The Annual Appeal launched two weeks ago and is off to a good start! Thank you to those who have already gotten your donations in! The Annual Appeal is a direct giving campaign, and one of Abernethy’s most critical fundraisers. It is running through Friday, March 15th.
This week we had two lucky winners, receiving a pair of Auction tickets and a gift card to Oma’s Hideaway! We’ll be doing a drawing every week, so make your donation today to increase your chances of winning!
So far we have raised $14,000, almost 25% of the Annual Appeal’s fundraising goal of $60,000.
The money raised will help ensure enrichment programs, literacy and instructional support for our students. All donations to the Appeal will go towards the Fund for PPS. This fundraising helps support teacher positions. For example, this year we were able to use some funds from our Fund for PPS account, along with district provided Covid Relief funds to lower the class size in 4th grade from a minimum of 2 classes of 32 in each to 3 classes of 21/22 in each.
HOW TO MAKE A DONATION: Participation in the Annual Appeal has never been easier! You can donate directly on the Abernethy Local School Foundation donation form. Donating online is secure and easy, provides an immediate receipt for your tax records, and allows you to set up a recurring donation.
If cash or check is preferred, you can return it to the school in the green envelope brought home by your student, or mail it to the Abernethy office (2421 SE Orange Ave, Portland, OR 97214). Please make checks out to “The Fund for Portland Public Schools" with "Abernethy Foundation" in the memo line and your student name and grade are clearly marked on the envelope or check.
Thank you for your participation and showing your support for the Abernethy community!
Sincerely, 2023/2024 Annual Appeal Chair,
Beth Schuenemann