Join Angela in support of 2013 Kids Co.'s Virtual BBQ: An Event Raising Dollars for Childcare "Schoolerships" (South Shore)
Angela
- What is the Kids Co. Virtual BBQ?
- The Virtual BBQ is an online event designed to activate our community to raise money for the Kids Co. Scholarship Fund. By the end of FY’13 we anticipate awarding an astounding total of $405,000, which will fund over 300 scholarships to families who need help.
- How does it work?
- Each Kids Co. center has a robust team of volunteers whose mission is to reach out to their friends via email, social media, and word of mouth to raise money for the Scholarship Fund. Kids Co. has a suggested goal of $85 per volunteer but many people aim higher! Every $300 raised sends a kid to one of Kids Co.’s 11 centers for a whole month. The Virtual BBQ’s overall goal is $15,000, which will fund 50 scholarships for families who need financial assistance.
- Where does my money go?
- All donations go to the Kids Co. Scholarship Fund, which awards childcare to families who are experiencing financial strife and need a helping hand. Of the 1,500 children enrolled in one of Kids Co.’s 11 centers, 20-25% receive tuition assistance in order to attend; 70% of these awards go to single-parent households.
- Why participate?
- The welfare of our children is the foundation of a healthy community. The majority of working families with young children need childcare, yet many households simply cannot afford the cost. Childcare costs are second only to housing. The Kids Co. Scholarship Fund makes it possible for families on stretched budgets to attend a high quality childcare program. Your participation removes financial barriers so all kids have access to safe, fun, and educational programs.
- How do I know my donation will make a difference?
- Soon after you make your donation you’ll receive a story and photo about a family whose lives you have changed!
Special thanks to our sponsors:
Update #4
AMAZING! Thank you to Chris, Keisha, Steve, John, and Diana, whose generosity helped me earn an extra $100 from the Macrae Foundation and just blew my second goal out of the water!! Again, special thanks to Diana for the $100 donation. With your help we are getting closer and closer, but South Shore still needs more support to reach our site goal! Please consider donating yourself or sharing with friends and family–let’s make our goal of $1,700 and help out these deserving kids with some scholarships!
Update #3
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! to Theresa and Jason, whose generous donations just helped me meet my $150 goal! Special shout out to Jason for the $100 donation. To all my donors, please know you are making a big difference in the lives of some really awesome kids. I am going to update my goal, let’s keep going and help South Shore reach its goal of $1,700! Thanks again!
Update #2
THANK YOU to Emily and Rachel for donating! I am only $10 away from being halfway to my goal, thanks to you! Please consider donating to these kids–no amount is too small–and make a huge difference in the lives of the people I work with every day!
Update #1
Shout out to Sonal for being my first donor! Thank you for your support – you’re the best!