#forthekidsGP
In loving memory of George Paitich
The #forthekidsGP Foundation is a community-based, non-profit organization dedicated to honoring the life and legacy of Saint Paul Como Park’s late son, brother, friend and devoted elementary school teacher, George Paitich. We honor George through charitable giving, including scholarship rewards to local, aspiring school teachers and school supply drop-offs to various local schools.
Celebrating the Class of 2025 and Our Scholarship Recipients!![]()
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We are thrilled to announce this year’s scholarship winners! Four outstanding graduating seniors from the Class of 2025 have each been awarded a $4,000 scholarship — our largest awards to date — in recognition of their commitment to pursuing careers in education.![]()
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Take a look below to see photos and learn more about each of these inspiring future educators.![]()
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A heartfelt thank you to our generous annual donors for making these scholarships possible. Congratulations again to our deserving recipients — and to the entire Class of 2025!
Thank you again to all who attended our 7th Annual George Plate Dinner + Party! We are still reminiscing about this impactful night filled with connection, laughter, and generosity. We raised significant funds that will be distributed directly to teachers and students in our community. Scholarship outreach kicks off this week, so stay tuned for some amazing updates in May.![]()
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We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you at next year's event!
Huge shoutout to our amazing board members and volunteers who helped make our 7th Annual George Plate Dinner a big success! All the planning and teamwork paid off-we're beyond grateful! A special thank you to everyone at Gabe's Bar & Kitchen for being so supportive and working hard to make the night run smoothly. We appreciate you all and can't wait to continue giving back! #forthekidsGP 🖤🤍🩶