(28 KB)There are three targets for fundraising efforts at FEELC, which are to provide:
We strive to make sure that such efforts be:
FEELC is grateful for the outstanding participation and generosity of FE parents and friends.
(1) Donation by direct deposit
Families may elect to give additional money to the center along with their tuition payment, and this money would go directly to a training fund. For example, a family can elect to donate $1, $2, or any amount that they feel comfortable with to the staff training fund. This money will then be automatically withdrawn along with their biweekly tuition draft.
If you wish to participate in this program, you should complete an Authorization Agreement [PDF]. Please contact Beth or Trudi for a form and If you have any questions about the program.
(2) Making your mark on the new FE Center
We are in the process of developing opportunities for families to "leave their mark" at First Environments, and help the center at the same time. The opportunities include the ability of families to "buy" a piece of the new First Environments home, which include purchasing a decorative tile (potentially displayed in entrance foyer). In such cases the family name will be included. These options are currently being explored, and any feedback would be appreciated so that we can gauge the level of interest.
(3) Soon-to-be alumni parents
When families have children graduating from First Environments to kindergarten they often try to think of a way to give something back to the center as a "thank you" for all that the staff have done for their family. Gifts for the teachers are nice and always appreciated, but, parents may be looking for a way to do something on top of that; looking for a way to give something back to the center in general, something that would benefit all staff and future families.
Given the ongoing need to find resources for training, this seems like the perfect opportunity to satisfy some parent's desire to "give back" to the center as their children leave, with a real need that the center has for training budget. To this end, there are a few proposals being put forward on ways that a family could make a monetary donation to a training fund when their child(ren) leaves the center:
These options could be made available as choices on the form that is used to request the return of the deposit (completed when a family notifies the center that a child will be leaving).
Parent Feedback
These are new initiatives for targeting funds to Staff training and development. We believe that this is important, and we would like your feedback. While we will ensure that families are aware of these opportunities, participation will be purely voluntary with no pressure for folks to participate.
Please provide your feedback to Beth, Trudi, or any of the Board Members.
Here are some of ways in which you can help raise funds for First Environments while you shop:
Harris Teeter: TIE (Together in Education) program
Before you check out your groceries, give the cashier this number 5469 together with your VIC card.
You only have to give this number once for subsequent visits. Of the HT brand purchases you make, 2% of the value will go to FE.
Kroger Plus Card for Education
Before you check out your groceries, have the cashier scan the bar code below together with your Kroger Plus Card.
You only need the bar code scanned once, not for subsequent visits. Use of your card this way will earn credit for FE towards free educational equipment.
Note: if print copy of the bar code does not scan properly, original copies can be obtained from the FEELC office.
Download a copy of the Donation Receipt Form
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