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End of Year Update from Friends of Lincoln
Thanks to all who participated in the Phon-a-thon last month. Your donations brought us to 42% of our goal of $583K broken down as follows. Of over 700 families:
36 Families donated $25-$200
44 Families donated $201-$499
107 Families donated $500-$1,000
88 Families donated over $1,000
As we continue to work toward our goal, we turn to the ONLINE AUCTION and need your help securing donations for sports/event tickets, dining certificates and unique experiences and opportunities. Other ways to help are by hosting a party for fellow parents or students, spreading the word about the auction to your friends and family and by BIDDING.
The donation form is available here. Donations will be accepted through January 15, 2019. Please contact Stefanie
at steflavelle@gmail.com with questions.
Thanks to all who participated in the Phon-a-thon last month. Your donations brought us to 42% of our goal of $583K broken down as follows. Of over 700 families:
36 Families donated $25-$200
44 Families donated $201-$499
107 Families donated $500-$1,000
88 Families donated over $1,000
As we continue to work toward our goal, we turn to the ONLINE AUCTION and need your help securing donations for sports/event tickets, dining certificates and unique experiences and opportunities. Other ways to help are by hosting a party for fellow parents or students, spreading the word about the auction to your friends and family and by BIDDING.
The donation form is available here. Donations will be accepted through January 15, 2019. Please contact Stefanie
at steflavelle@gmail.com with questions.
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Our Mission The Friends of Lincoln organization seeks to improve the educational opportunities and facilities for students attending Abraham Lincoln Elementary School. Through our fundraising efforts, we strive to close the gap between public funding and the cost of a high quality education. Lincoln is one of the most coveted elementary schools in Chicago, due in part to a long-term, vibrant partnership between parents, teachers, administrators and the broader Lincoln community. Maintaining the school's standard of excellence requires annual parent and community support. Who are we? Friends of Lincoln is a 501(c)3 organization established in 1980 with the sole purpose of fundraising for Lincoln. The FOL Board consists of up to 22 parent volunteers. FOL also maintains an Associate Board of parent volunteers. IL Tax Exempt Form 501c3 Form How do we operate? The Board of Directors typically meet on the third Tuesday of every month, and welcomes participation from any member of the Lincoln community. FOL Board members are elected annually and may serve for up to two years. Board members take an active role leading fundraising events and major committees, yet rely heavily on support from the broader Lincoln community. (click here for our By-Laws) How do we raise money? We typically host three annual fundraisers which provide more than 90% of our operating funds. 1.) Phon-a-thon 2.) Auction 3.) Kids Event (varies from year to year) In addition, we may assist in grant writing or host other small fundraisers. What are our funding commitments? Each school year, FOL funds priorities of the Principal, approved by the LSC and consistent with the school budget and LSC priorities. Commitments are for use in the current year, and over the last several years, the majority have been to reduce class sizes, maintain experienced teachers, expand Lincoln's music and art programs, and better integrate technology into the classrooms. |
