March Generosity Madness Raises $22,570 for Local Schools

The Defiance Area Foundation recently concluded its 2026 March Generosity Madness campaign, raising a total of $22,570 to support local school funds in Defiance County.

Northeastern Local Schools, Tinora finished the campaign in first place raising $15,600, followed by Defiance City Schools who raised $5,370, Central Local Schools Fairview who raised $1,160, and Ayersville Local Schools who raised $440. Funds raised during the campaign will support a variety of educational needs including classroom resources, student scholarships, innovative learning opportunities, and teacher mini-grants at each school.

The Foundation would like to thank the School Champions who helped lead the campaign at each school (L to R) Mak Cooler (Defiance), Kendra Waldron (Ayersville), Brady Woolace (Tinora), Anthony Singer & Erica Collins (Fairview).

March Generosity Madness is an annual community fundraising campaign that encourages friendly competition between local schools while building long-term funds that support students and teachers for years to come. Donations to the school funds can be made year-round through the Defiance Area Foundation.