Caring Help for Education Endeavors by Retirees was formed by Missouri NEA-Retired to be a public service by enhancing the learning conditions of Missouri's children. CHEER provides opportunities for MNEA-Retired members to reach out to public school district employees and provide financial and material resources. Application Process:
Application criteria:
Some examples of worthy projects may include but are not limited to:
The CHEER Fund accepts charitable contributions. You may designate your contribution for a special cause or in honor/memory of a loved one. Missouri NEA will send a notice of the contribution to the recipient(s) indicated on the contribution form. To send a tax deductible contribution, contribute online or print and complete a paper form, send with a check payable to MNEA-Retired CHEER Fund, 1810 East Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
If your school is within the KCTV5 viewing area (greater Kansas City), teachers at your school are eligible for a chance to win $1,000. The Read to Achieve contest is co-sponsored by Missouri NEA and Kansas NEA. Contest Entry >>