When KU wins, Envista gives: Envista donates $13k to Lawrence Schools Foundation

Envista Federal Credit Union is proud to partner with Kansas Athletics and the Lawrence Schools Foundation to help impact teachers and students from kindergarten to college. 

Envista has launched a fun and exciting partnership with these two great pillars of our community. For every sport and every game that KU wins, Envista will donate money to the Lawrence Schools Foundation.

“Through our giving, Envista strives to lead, inspire, and impact because it is important to support the communities we are a part of,” said Ron Smeltzer, president & CEO of Envista. “The donation is going directly to the programs and initiatives focused on incredible educators and students right here in Lawrence. Educators have a positive and lasting influence in our children’s lives, and our children are the leaders of our future. They are the future of Envista.”

Since January 1, 2023, the Kansas Jayhawks have won more than 100 games, bringing the 2022-2023 school year donation to $13,375 thus far. Partnering with Kansas Athletics and their consistency of excellence means that Envista hopes to give a total of $25,000 to the Lawrence Schools Foundation this year.

“We are grateful to the team at Envista and all our partners in education, who continually support our students and schools throughout the school year,” said Dena Johnston, executive director, Lawrence Schools Foundation. “The Foundation is a vital lifeline for our students, parents, and teachers now more than ever. Because of the community’s continued support, like our partners at Envista, the Foundation will continue to bolster future generations and help support the high-quality education and the success and growth of programs within Lawrence Public Schools.”

“Lawrence Public Schools values generous community partners like Envista that understand that excellence in public education changes lives, strengthens our community, drives the local economy, and sets us on a path toward a brighter future,” said Dr. Anthony Lewis, superintendent of schools. “Of course, we always like to see the Kansas Jayhawks come out on top!”