jennifer witherbee

Barbosa Named Head Of WAEF
Barbosa Named Head Of WAEF
Barbosa Named Head Of WAEF
The Washington Apple Education Foundation has a new Executive Director. Dr. Faviola Barbosa said she's looking forward to working alongside a great team to provide scholarships to those students interested in pursuing higher education ...
WAEF: Nearly 750 Plates Sold In The First Year
WAEF: Nearly 750 Plates Sold In The First Year
WAEF: Nearly 750 Plates Sold In The First Year
Washington Apple Education Foundation says year one of their specialty apple license plate was a success, with 747 sold statewide. Jennifer Witherbee, WAEF Executive Director, said the license plate program was launched July 1, 2020 in an effort to raise money for student scholarships ...
$1M In Scholarships Made Possible By Tree Fruit Industry
$1M In Scholarships Made Possible By Tree Fruit Industry
$1M In Scholarships Made Possible By Tree Fruit Industry
The Washington Apple Education Foundation is working on another year of “paying it forward”, as college scholarships are once again being awarded to young people from the tree fruit industry. “We have another really big list of scholarship recipients," said WAEF Executive Director, Jennifer Witherbee. "We’re so excit ...
WAEF Rolls Our New On Line Scholarship Resource
WAEF Rolls Our New On Line Scholarship Resource
WAEF Rolls Our New On Line Scholarship Resource
The Washington Apple Education Foundation launched its new scholarship resource website this week. WAEF Executive Director, Jennifer Witherbee, said they started this project in March and the onset of the pandemic. "The site is brand new to us ...
Apple Plate Clears Washington Senate
Apple Plate Clears Washington Senate
Apple Plate Clears Washington Senate
The Washington apple plate is one step closer to reality.  On Thursday, the Senate voted 46-1 to approved legislation creating the specialty plate commemorating Washington's top commodity.   “This bill will allow vehicle owners to show their pride in Washington’s iconic apples, bring more awareness to our important apple industry and help raise money for local scholarships,” said sponsor Senator
Apple Industry Looking To Create Specialty Plate To Help WAEF
Apple Industry Looking To Create Specialty Plate To Help WAEF
Apple Industry Looking To Create Specialty Plate To Help WAEF
The Apple Commission is working with lawmakers in Olympia this session, trying to create a specialty license plate to celebrate Washington apples and support the Washington Apple Education Foundation.  If the blue plate featuring the Washington apple logo is approved, generated revenue would be donated to WAEF, the tree fruit industry’s official charity.  Jennifer...
Apple Commission Proposes New License Plate
Apple Commission Proposes New License Plate
Apple Commission Proposes New License Plate
In an effort to help the Washington Apple Education Foundation, the state Apple Commission has proposed a new specialty license plate.  The dark blue plate celebrates the state’s leading Ag commodity, the apple.  The revenue generated from sales of the specialty license plat will go to WAEF, the tree fruit industry’s official charity.  WAEF provides finan...
WAEF ESL Forum Set For March 23rd
WAEF ESL Forum Set For March 23rd
WAEF ESL Forum Set For March 23rd
Those looking to offer ESL classes to workers or the non-English speaking community across Central Washington, mark your calendar for Friday March 23rd.  That’s when the Washington Apple Education Foundation will host its 6th adult ESL forum at Central Washington University.  WAEF’s J...