How you can help keep Albany schools great.
We know you’re busy, so we’ll keep this short. As we make phone calls and reach out to you, we’re hearing about the difference SchoolCARE is making to your children’s education.
Parents are grateful that we’re funding teachers and staff at every elementary school, Albany Middle School and Albany High. This will become even more important if the state budget crisis means there is less money for the 2012-2013 school year. Parents are grateful that our funding allows for expanded courses and more choices for all middle and high school students.
But we still need you to help us have this impact. We’re almost halfway through our annual fundraiser, and still need more families to help us reach our goal.
Please donate here today, so that together we can make a big difference in the education of our children.
Since we launched our campaign last week, many of you have supported SchoolCARE. Thank you to those who have donated, made phone calls and displayed SchoolCARE lawn signs.
If you’ve always meant to contribute to SchoolCARE or it’s been a year since you last donated, please do so here today. Investing in the education of our children is one of the best investments we can make!
P.S.­ Donate now and help us take advantage of matching donations from local businesses. Setting up a monthly donation is also easy to do on our website. Lastly, remember that all donations are tax-deductible and we’ll gladly help you leverage your company’s matching donation.
Many ways to support our schools and SchoolCARE, starting with First Monday!
Help keep Albany schools great! SchoolCARE is busy, gearing up for March 18th when we kick off our annual fundraising campaign. We hope you'll listen for our phone call and this year look for our email, and help support teachers and staff throughout all Albany schools for the 2012-2013 school year by donating to SchoolCARE. Please stay tuned!
And we've got matching donations from some wonderful local businesses this year! Thank you to Urban Ore, Stacy Eisenmann Architecture, Fishman Financial, Galvin Appliance, MPR Financial, Chad Shepard Real Estate, As You Wish Frozen Yogurt and Flowerland for supporting our schools. We are still looking for 2 more businesses for our campaign, so please let us know if your business might want to join in this effort.
Also, we still need a handful of families to drop our 2012 brochure to homes in Albany next weekend, March 10th and 11th. Thanks to those who have already signed up. If you are looking for a way to spend time with other wonderful families outside, please consider walking, skipping or running for SchoolCARE. Contact Susan Ferdun at susanferdun@gmail.com this week to learn more and sign up.
Lastly, don't forget tomorrow, Monday March 5th, is the First Monday of the month! That means you can enjoy frozen yogurt at As You Wish, 1205 Solano Avenue, anytime between noon and 9:00, and 10% of your purchase will go to SchoolCARE. Grab some pizza at Little Star, 1175 Solano Avenue, and 10% of your purchase will go to the Albany Education Foundation. And if you go, give a quick thanks to these businesses for their continued support of Albany's schools.
