Facts about giving

How gifts are used

Donations go to the Foundation Board which works with the ECFS Manager to determine areas of greatest need. Funds are often used to:

• support special projects (Parenting Conference, meals and snacks for needy children and families attending classes)
• expand classes and programs to families (more ECFE and School Readiness classes)
• contribute to capital expenditures like playground equipment and classroom supplies
• support lobbying efforts that will increase state funding to these programs
• hire a professional grant writer to expand funding opportunities

Who gives

• participants
• past participants
• community members who care about young children and their families
• businesses
• foundations

Why they give

• they care about the program and want it to continue in our community
• they have benefited from the program and want to make sure it continues for other families
• they want the best for young children
• they believe that money spent supporting and educating young children is money well spent - it provides the best return on their investment
• they view their donation as an investment in their community
• they want the chance to have lunch with Kelly (We're kidding about this one. Mostly.)