Carmel Education Foundation

Carmel Education Foundation Investing in our Students. Uplifting our Community.

We support Carmel Clay students and educators by providing resources that foster academic growth and personal development, empowering every student to become their best future selves.

09/02/2026

👻🎃 Don’t let Early Bird pricing disappear!

Register for our signature Ghosts & Goblins event by September 12 at midnight to take advantage of Early Bird pricing for one of Carmel’s favorite fall traditions.

Join us on Saturday, October 24 for the 1 M/5K Walk/Run and enjoy a morning of costumes, community and fun, all while supporting Carmel Education Foundation's mission to invest in Carmel Clay students and educators.

🏃 Register and save: www.ghostsandgoblinsrun.com

An unforgettable Taste of Carmel was made possible by an incredible group of event sponsors! 💎✨We are grateful to each b...
09/01/2026

An unforgettable Taste of Carmel was made possible by an incredible group of event sponsors! 💎✨

We are grateful to each business and organization that invested in this year’s celebration. Your generosity helped bring the evening to life while supporting Carmel Education Foundation’s mission and creating more opportunities for Carmel Clay students and educators.

Thank you for helping make Taste of Carmel 2026 such a special night for our community! 💙

👏 View our event sponsors: https://www.tasteofcarmelindiana.com/partners

Indy Facets Private Jeweler, Eddie Merlot's, White's Ace Hardware & Garden Center, A Classic Party Rental

As we reflect on an incredible Taste of Carmel, we extend a special thank you to our CEF Community Partners whose year-r...
09/01/2026

As we reflect on an incredible Taste of Carmel, we extend a special thank you to our CEF Community Partners whose year-round investment strengthens CEF programs, events and opportunities for Carmel Clay students and educators. 💙

Your commitment reaches far beyond one evening, and we are grateful for the important role you played in making this year’s Taste of Carmel and CEF’s continued impact possible.

👏 View our Community Partners: https://www.tasteofcarmelindiana.com/partners

Interested in becoming a Community Partner? Our CEO Jenn Penix would love to connect over a cup of coffee. Reach out at [email protected] 📩

What a night, Carmel! 💎✨Nearly 1,000 guests came together for Taste of Carmel to enjoy an incredible evening while showi...
08/31/2026

What a night, Carmel! 💎✨

Nearly 1,000 guests came together for Taste of Carmel to enjoy an incredible evening while showing their support for Carmel Education Foundation and our mission to invest in students and educators.

Together, our community helped raise funds to create meaningful opportunities across Carmel Clay Schools. We are incredibly grateful to every guest who showed up, celebrated and gave generously.

Thank you for making Taste of Carmel 2026 a night to remember and for continuing to invest in the future of our community! 💙

This is what 60 years of community impact looks like! 💎✨ Taste of Carmel is in full swing, bringing together incredible ...
08/28/2026

This is what 60 years of community impact looks like! 💎✨ Taste of Carmel is in full swing, bringing together incredible food, local partners, and a community united around one shared purpose: creating more opportunities for Carmel students and educators.

The impact reaches beyond the room, too. 💙 You can participate in the silent auction or make a donation from anywhere to support Carmel Education Foundation and its work across Carmel Clay Schools. You do not need to be present to win an auction item.

Bid or give here ➡https://qtego.us/l/tasteofcarmel/r.
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Thank you to every restaurant, beverage partner, sponsor, donor, volunteer, and guest who continues to show what is possible when Carmel comes together for its schools.

Here’s to 60 years of impact and everything still to come! 🥂


Tonight, Carmel comes together with A Touch of Class. ✨💎 Taste of Carmel 2026 is here, bringing exceptional food, drinks...
08/27/2026

Tonight, Carmel comes together with A Touch of Class. ✨💎 Taste of Carmel 2026 is here, bringing exceptional food, drinks, entertainment, and community spirit to 502 East Event Centre as Carmel Education Foundation celebrates 60 years of investing in students and educators!

First Taste guests can begin arriving at 5:30 PM, with General Admission opening at 7 PM.

Ticket holders: have your QR code ready at check-in, then bring your own take on this year’s diamond-inspired theme: sparkle, shine, timeless elegance, or whatever A Touch of Class means to you.

All evening long, every tasting, bid, gift, and connection helps Carmel Education Foundation expand opportunities across Carmel Clay Schools through classroom innovation grants, student-led grants, scholarships, career and workforce readiness opportunities, community and wellness initiatives, and districtwide experiences.

And you don’t have to be in the room to be part of the impact! Whether you’re celebrating with us at Taste of Carmel or cheering us on from home, you can give back from anywhere by making a donation or participating in the silent auction, which is open until 9 PM this evening.

Browse, bid, and give here ➡️ https://qtego.us/l/tasteofcarmel/r 🔗

See you tonight! 🥂

✨ The Taste of Carmel Silent Auction is LIVE! ✨You don’t have to wait until event night to start bidding. Get registered...
08/24/2026

✨ The Taste of Carmel Silent Auction is LIVE! ✨

You don’t have to wait until event night to start bidding. Get registered now, explore the silent auction and keep an eye on your favorite packages leading up to Taste of Carmel!

Bidding is open through 9 PM EST on Thursday night. Every bid helps support the work of Carmel Education Foundation and the opportunities it creates for Carmel Clay students and educators. 💙

📲 Register + start bidding: https://qtego.us/l/tasteofcarmel/r

08/22/2026

When our neighbors face hardship, Carmel shows up. 💙

OneZone Chamber is proud to join the City of Carmel, Carmel City Council, Mayor Sue Finkam, and Lucas Oil for Rally for Relief, a community-wide effort supporting families impacted by the recent devastating flooding.

📅 Thursday, August 27
⏰ 4–7 p.m.
📍 Lucas Estate | 11303 Ditch Rd., Carmel

Simply drive through and drop off non-perishable food, household items, or monetary donations.

All donations will benefit the Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank and the Hamilton County Community Foundation, helping provide relief to those recovering and rebuilding.

This is what strengthening community looks like. We hope you'll join us and help support our neighbors when they need us most.

Advancing Business. Strengthening Community.

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515 E Main Street Suite 124
Carmel, IN
46032

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