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School fundraising raises questions
There has been a lot of conversation recently on the topic of parent councils, parents and community partners fundraising for schools. In fact, at least one school division in Winnipeg is considering putting a halt to the practice. One of the arguments is that the practice is not fair to all and all is not equal
How Much Does it Cost to Raise a Child?
The rapid increase in the cost of living means that raising children is more expensive than ever. In 2015, the cost was estimated to be around $250,000, which means it’s increased by 15% over the last decade. These costs can vary according to factors like parents’ income and family size, but there are certain expenses that commonly make up a large part of the total.
Back-to-School Fundraising Campaign
Each year the CBE distributes thousands of backpacks filled with supplies to students in need at 70+ schools across Calgary.
The rising cost of living has impacted everyone in one way or another and many families are struggling with day-to-day expenses. We cannot expect students to be successful in school without access to essential school supplies. The CBE is asking you, our community, to help us ensure that students come to school prepared to learn and feel part of the learning community.
Canada Post Community Foundation fundraising stamp helps children and youth soar to new heights.
Featuring an illustration of a group of animals flying in a hot air balloon, the stamp is a nod to the Foundation’s mission to support young Canadians to reach for their dreams and soar as high as they can imagine. Each year, the Foundation distributes grants to Canadian charities, schools and community organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and youth. In addition to the sale of the stamp, funds are raised through customer donations in post offices, grassroots fundraising activities and employee payroll deductions.
157 Game-Changing School Fundraising Ideas to Boost Revenue
There are a lot of school fundraising ideas to choose from, which makes it hard to choose 108the right one, or one that will actually generate income for your district. To save you from having to search for ideas, we did the research for you. We drew on our decades of experience, where we’ve worked with thousands of schools, to find some of the top-performing fundraisers that help districts grow revenue for key programs.
On the PTA? Here are 13 school fundraising ideas to try today
School fundraising ideas are always needed because schools are after every penny they can get their hands on these days.
Government spending cuts, increased energy bills and cash-strapped council budgets mean that many primary and secondary schools are facing a funding crisis – on a national level.
With B.C. school in ashes, plans turn to fundraising and moving forward
Over the weekend, Hazel Trembath Elementary School was destroyed in a suspicious fire and kids will be out of class for at least a few days while teachers and the school district scramble to set up classrooms at a different facility.
‘Breakfast Matters’ fundraiser launched to ensure kids are fed amid rising grocery prices
The Ottawa Network for Education has launched its #BreakfastMatters fundraising campaign to support a growing demand for the School Breakfast Program, providing students in need with a healthy meal to kick-start their day.