We Raised $26,900.21 for Local Students — Thank You, Carpinteria!

I’m thrilled to share that our recent week-long fundraiser for the Carpinteria Education Foundation Inc. (CEF) was a huge success! Thanks to your incredible support, we raised $26,900.21—all of which will go directly toward enriching educational experiences for local students.

This marks the eighth year in a row we’ve partnered with CEF, and every year, we’re amazed and grateful for how our community shows up. Whether it's stopping by our showroom, making a purchase, or simply helping spread the word, you help make a real difference.

Why This Fundraiser Matters to Us

Supporting education is something we care deeply about and giving back to this incredible community isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are.

Over the years, this fundraiser has helped:

• Fund field trips for Carpinteria Middle School

• Support STEM programs at Aliso School

• Upgrade the library at Canalino School

• Equip Carpinteria High School’s engineering program with cutting-edge technology

Knowing that these dollars directly benefit students and teachers right here in our backyard is what makes this effort so meaningful to me.

A Tradition We Look Forward to Every Year

It’s an honor to support our schools, and I look forward to this event every year. Partnering with CEF has been one of the most rewarding experiences for me personally and for our team at Westerlay Orchids.

We believe in growing more than just beautiful orchids—we’re here to help grow a stronger, more connected, and better-educated community.

Thank You for Being Part of It

From all of us at Westerlay, thank you for making this year’s fundraiser another great success. Your generosity and community spirit are what make Carpinteria such a special place to call home.

We can’t wait to do it again next year.

Warmly,
Toine Overgaag
President & Owner, Westerlay Orchids