The Graduation Store recently donated 15 brand-new graduation caps, gowns and tassels to Harris County Department of Education’s (HCDE) Adult Education division, allowing 15 additional students to participate in the annual graduation.

To thank the community partner for this gesture, Education Foundation and Partnerships Director Trina Silva and Adult Education Program Manager Denesse Bolaños delivered a thank you gift – a framed photo of this year’s graduates – to the store and its owner, William Loveday, on July 23. The gift to HCDE and the Education Foundation of Harris County is valued at $795 and was possible thanks to Development Prospect Researcher Kristal Frazier with the Center for Grants Development.

HCDE is grateful for community partners like The Graduation Store who help allow Harris County learners of all ages to flourish and achieve milestones.