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Holiday Fundraiser for Special Education Students
The Foundation School of Montgomery County, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is dedicated to improving the lives of special needs students, and we are excited to launch our annual holiday drive. 80% of our students and their families live below the poverty line and cannot afford necessities such as clothing, food, and other basic needs. Holidays often add a layer of stress for our student’s families experiencing financial hardship. Our holiday drive has made a difference in their lives for 8 years. Last year the holiday drive raised over $4,000 to help 75 families in need. Help us meet our new goal this year and bring joy to the lives of our families! No amount of money is too small. All donations will be used exclusively to benefit our students and their families this holiday season.

The Foundation Schools have been inspiring, uplifting, and motivating our students to strive for a bright future for 50 years. Part of our mission involves taking a whole-child approach to providing a nurturing environment for our students, including supporting the child and their families. The support we give is greatly appreciated by our families as it gives them one less thing to worry about this holiday season.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our students and their families.
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Organized by The Foundation Schools
Holiday Book Drive for Low-Income Students
How will my donation be used?

Your donation will provide the gift of free, new, and current books to our students with emotional disabilities and autism at The Foundation Schools Holiday Book Fair, hosted December 9-13, 2024. This annual Book Fair encourages our students to continue reading over Winter Break!

Who will my donation benefit?

Students with emotional disabilities in grades K-8 at The Foundation School in Largo, MD and The Foundation School of Montgomery County in Gaithersburg, MD, and students with autism at The Foundation Learning Center in Landover, MD.

Why should I donate to the Holiday Book Fair Drive?

The Foundation Schools is a collection of three K-12 nonprofit schools that provide a specialized learning environment for children with emotional disabilities, autism, and social-emotional learning challenges. 80% of our students live in low-income homes and many more come from disadvantaged families, so their parents do not have the financial resources to pay for books or support PTA-type fundraising. Therefore, the funding of the Holiday Book Fair depends on your efforts.

What kind of books will my donation fund?

The books provide recreational reading as a supplement to instruction. The more fun our students have reading, the more likely they are to improve their reading skills. Student favorite books include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, Plants vs. Zombies, Pokemon and Lego characters, cars, technology, and superheroes.

How long will the Book Drive run?

November 14th - December 2nd, 2024

How should I make my contribution?

Please donate at this GoFundMe page or, as an alternative, send your check postmarked by November 27 so it can be processed in time for the Fair.

Morgana Finney

The Foundation Schools

9801 Apollo Dr. Unit 7361

Upper Marlboro, MD 20774

Thank you very much for your contribution!
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22 supporters
Organized by The Foundation Schools
Holiday Fundraiser for Special Education Students
Spread love and holiday cheer this year by supporting our low-income Montgomery County families! The Foundation School at Montgomery County is a nonprofit special education school serving students with emotional disabilities in grades 1-12. 80% of our students are low-income and struggle to afford the basic needs they need to succeed. The holiday season can be especially challenging for our families as they manage other financial needs. You can make a difference in their lives this holiday season by donating to our Holiday Cheer Drive! All proceeds will go to our low-income students to receive holiday meals and gifts, helping them celebrate the season, make meaningful memories, and strengthen their connection to school. Help our students have a joyful holiday season and donate today!
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22 supporters
Organized by The Foundation Schools
Holiday Books for Low-Income Students
This year, our annual Holiday Book Fair is dedicated to the

memory of James Phang, father, friend and longtime supporter of The Foundation Schools who passed away from cancer in January 2023.

How will my donation be used?

Your donation will provide the gift of free, new, and current books to our

students with emotional disabilities and autism at The Foundation Schools

Holiday Book Fair, hosted December 11-15, 2023.

Who will my donation benefit?

Students with emotional disabilities in grades K-8 at The Foundation

School in Largo, MD and The Foundation School of Montgomery County in

Gaithersburg, MD, and students with autism at The Foundation Learning

Center in Landover, MD.

Why should I donate to the Holiday Book Fair Drive?

The Foundation Schools is a collection of four K-12 nonprofit schools that

provide a specialized learning environment for children with emotional

disabilities, autism, and social, emotional, and learning challenges. 80% of

our students live in low-income homes and many more come from

disadvantaged families, so their parents do not have the financial resources

to pay for books or support PTA-type fundraising. Therefore, the funding of

the Holiday Book Fair depends on your efforts.

What kind of books will my donation fund?

The books provide recreational reading as a supplement to instruction. The

more fun our students have reading, the more likely they are to improve

their reading skills. Student favorite books include Diary of a Wimpy Kid,

Dog Man, Plants vs. Zombies, Pokemon and Lego characters, cars,

technology, and superheroes.

Thank you very much for your contribution!
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17 supporters
Organized by The Foundation Schools
Holiday Books for Low-Income Students
How can I help?

Make a donation to The Foundation Schools Holiday Book Fair Drive - ends on December 5, 2022.

How will my donation be used?

Your donation will provide the gift of free, brand-new, and current books to our students at The Foundation Schools Holiday Book Fair, hosted December 12 - 16, 2022.

Who will my donation benefit?

Students with emotional disabilities in grades K-8 at The Foundation School in Largo, MD and The Foundation School of Montgomery County in Gaithersburg, MD, and students with autism at The Foundation Learning Center in Landover, MD.

Why should I donate to the Holiday Book Fair Drive?

The Foundation Schools is a K-12 nonprofit school that provides a specialized learning environment for children with emotional disabilities, autism, and social, emotional, and learning challenges. 80 percent of our students live in low-income houses, and many come from disadvantaged families, so their parents do not have the financial resources to pay for books or support PTA-type fundraising. Therefore, the funding of the Holiday Book Fair depends on your efforts.

What kind of books will my donation fund?

The books provide recreational reading as a supplement to instruction. The more fun our students have reading, the more likely they are to improve their reading skills. Student favorite books include Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dog Man, Plants vs. Zombies, Pokemon and Lego characters, cars, technology, and superheroes.

Thank you very much for your contribution!
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11 supporters
Organized by The Foundation Schools
Books for Our Low-Income Special Needs Students
Books are the gift that keeps on giving - help us make a difference in our students’ lives by funding books for our Book Fair! Providing our students with free books supports their literacy skills, imagination, and improves their connection to their education. Your gift will exclusively fund these books that will be provided at no cost to our students. The Book Fair will be hosted at our three schools starting December 10, just in time for students to grab a book to read over Winter Break. Thank you for your generosity and belief in supporting our students.

The Foundation Schools is a K-12 nonprofit school that provides a specialized therapeutic learning environment for children with emotional disabilities and autism. Our students come from disadvantaged families, and parents do not have the financial resources to pay for books or support PTA-type fundraising. Therefore, the funding of the Book Fair depends on the generosity of supporters like you.
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13 supporters
Organized by The Foundation Schools
Holiday Cheer for Children and Families In Need
The Foundation School of Montgomery County, a 501(c)(3) charity, is dedicated to improving the lives of special needs students, and we are excited to launch our annual holiday drive. 80% of our students and their families live in poverty and cannot reliably afford clothes, food, other basic needs, and presents. Our holiday drive has made a difference in their lives for the last 6 years, raising over $2,500 last year alone to help more than 75 students and family members in need. Help us meet our new goal this year and bring joy to the lives of our families! Any amount is appreciated and will be used exclusively to benefit our students and their families this holiday season. Giving is not about making a donation - it’s about making a difference.

We exist to inspire, uplift, and motivate our students to strive for a bright future and believe they can achieve their dreams. For over 46 years, The Foundation Schools has provided academic and therapeutic services to students with emotional and learning disabilities. Part of our mission involves supporting students during difficult times, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The support we give is greatly appreciated by our families as it gives them one less thing to worry about while they continue to recover from the effects of the pandemic.

Thank you for making a difference in the lives of our special needs students and their families.
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21 supporters

About The Foundation Schools

Our mission is to provide a highly specialized educational and therapeutic program for students identified with emotional disabilities, as well as those with social, emotional, and learning challenges, preparing them to be lifelong learners. Our vision is "all students experience success." Our purpose is to inspire, uplift, and motivate our students to strive for a bright future and believe they can achieve their dreams. The Foundation Schools is a non-public, non-profit special education day school which delivers innovative school programs and support services for children and adolescents with emotional disabilities and autism spectrum disorder. The Foundation Schools serves students in grades K-12 from throughout the greater Washington area.

1330 McCormick DriveLargo, MD 20774

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Causes

Mental health care, Autism, Youth development, Special needs education

Established

1975

Verified on GoFundMe

2021

Tax ID

23-7425256

NTEE code

Specialized Education Institutions/Schools for Visually or Hearing Impaired, Learning Disabled

The Foundation Schools is a 501(c)(3) public charity, EIN 23-7425256. Donations are tax-deductible. Select content is provided by GuideStar.

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Holiday Fundraiser for Special Education Students

Holiday Book Drive for Low-Income Students