The Effingham Unit 40 Education Foundation recently received a $2,600 donation from Dr. Chuck Schumacher of Schumacher Orthodontics. The donation is part of a program called Smiles for School, which donates $50 to the Unit 40 Foundation for each student who starts orthodontic treatment.
The Smiles for Schools program has donated nearly $30,000 to area schools since it was established five years ago. The Unit 40 Foundation awards scholarships and teacher grants to students and teachers in Effingham schools.