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November 2008
IN THIS ISSUE:
2008-2009 PROGRAMS FUNDED: Elementary (K-5) WCI (6 – 8) Las Lomas High School WHY I GIVE “It's important to support the local educational organization. I like that all of the schools are included from elementary to high school. The foundation joins together the community in support of an important cause — educating our kids. It's vitally important, especially because of the instability of the funding from the state.”
For more information or to donate visit
wcefk12.org |
Thank You, WCEF Community!On behalf of the WCEF Board of Trustees and Executive Committee, I want to thank you for your generous support of our foundation for this school year. It is especially gratifying to see this kind of fiscal support during this time of economic uncertainty. As of October 31, we have raised over $687,000 from parent donations, including a total of $90,600 from our PTA, PTO, and PTSA organizations from our seven schools. Since our funding commitments to our two school districts for this school year represent a total of $842,000, you can see that we are still short of what we need to realize this daunting, but realistic funding goal. Our annual budget calls for a total of $743,000 from our community so we are close to realizing this number. We are certain that this last $56,000 can be achieved if the remaining 58% of our parent community, who have yet to contribute this year, can give what they can between now and December 31. If 42% of our parents can raise almost $700,000, we know we can make this funding goal during these next six weeks. Remember, all contributions are tax deductible! During this month of giving thanks, please know, once again, how grateful we are for your continued support of the foundation. Nancy Rivara, WCEF President |
WCEF FundraisersIn addition to our Parent Campaign here are some other ways you, your family and friends can support WCEF: GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use as you would any search engine; get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up! GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to your designated charity! Hundreds of great stores including Amazon, Target, Gap, BestBuy, eBay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop. Each time you place an order with a simple click of the button, you'll support your favorite cause. Go to GoodSearch.com, enter Walnut Creek Education Foundation as your charity of choice, and shop! And, be sure to spread the word to friends and family. It's a fast, easy and fun way to support our schools. Tired of cooking dinner? Want to raise money for our schools? It's easy with Thursday Night Out! Just eat at a participating restaurant (on Thursday, of course) and tell them you want to “Support WCEF.” You'll have a great meal and 10-15% of your tab will be donated back to WCEF. What could be easier? Don't forget to tell your neighbors, friends and family too! Tree Lot Buy your tree at Honey Bear Trees and WCEF will receive 20% of your purchase. The lot is open from 11/28-12/24 and is located at 3233 Deer Hill Rd in Lafayette, 925-708-0102. Visit our website for other ways to give including: Corporate Matching, Stocks and Securities, Vehicle Donation, Donations in Kind, Memorial Tribute, Charitable Remainder Trust or Traditional Bequest, and Volunteering. Las Lomas High School College Career Center:
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