Help River Song raise $10,000 for our children!
Each year we organize two large fundraising events to help support our school and the amazing community we have created. Right now, we are recruiting donors for our Fall Virtual Action. Donate to our virtual silent auction (experiences welcome!) or spread the word. Invest in mindful & caring future generations through Waldorf education. Learn more & donate. Auction opens in November!
Can you help?
Here is Everything You Need To Know:
Before the bidding can begin at our virtual silent auction, we need your help!
We are in the beginning stages of gathering donations for our annual virtual auction. We’d love to get our community involved and showcase some of your amazing talents! What can you donate – the sky is the limit! See below for examples.
Our goal is to amplify River Song Preschool’s vital role in shaping our children into mindful and caring humans by raising $10,000 for:
- Tuition Assistance – A large portion of the proceeds will go towards our tuition assistance program, which will allow children of all socioeconomic backgrounds the opportunity to experience the joy and wonder of Waldorf early childhood, regardless of financial means. This fund also helps offset the income loss we incur from participating in UPK (Universal Preschool), which is a vital financial support for many families.
- Teacher Support – A portion will be used to enhance our teacher benefits package, including continuing education and training, benefits, emergency assistance, and bonus opportunities for their selfless, yet love-filled, work. Help us support those who support our children!
Your role?
- Spread the word – reach out to individuals and businesses to offer up items/experiences.
- Donate – your skills, talents, time, or your old car…and so much more! Submit form below or email riversongfc@gmail.com to submit donations!
- Participate – online bidding will open in November (date TBA). Don’t forget to share the auction link with family, friends, neighbors, co-workers once it becomes active.
What kinds of things are we looking for? Below is a list of examples to get those wheels turning on what you may have to offer. You don’t have to be an expert to offer up an experience, just someone with passion, talent, and time!
Tip: In past years, some of our highest earning items were experiences and homemade goods!
Items:
Artwork
Handmade Crafts
Made to Order – quilt or art piece
Jewelry
Homemade Goodies (Ms. April’s jam is always a hit as are the delicious made-to-order baked goods!)
Gift Certificate or Gift Basket – your business or place of employment
Bikes – (good shape)
Craft Packages (all materials and instructions)
How To:
Xeric Gardening
Cooking lessons
Photography sessions
Knitting or Crocheting lessons
Felting lessons
Waldorf Heavy Doll Making lessons
Storytelling creation lessons
Veggie and Fruit Canning lessons
Wardrobe Advice and Closet Organizing (Marie Kondo!)
Resume Planning and Review
Financial Planning Advice
Tutoring
Woodworking lessons (i.e., whittling a specific toy)
Interior Design Ideation session (i.e., redo your living room!)
Individually Tailored Guided Meditations
Sewing lessons (easy, intermediate, advanced)
Sew-a-Stuffy lessons (includes materials)
Services:
Yard Maintenance
Snow Shoveling
Day use of pick-up truck and driver for hauling
Window Cleaning
Date Night Childcare
Tailoring or Mending
Pet Sitting
Bicycle Tune Up and Maintenance
House Cleaning
Tarot Reading
Time in your specialty:
Building Trades – carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, tile, etc.
Welding
Custom Metal Fabrication
Auto Mechanic
Attorney/Legal Advice
Veterinarian Services
Accountant or CPA
Yoga Instruction
Dance Lessons
Massage
Chiropractic
Hair Salon
Experiences:
Whitewater Kayak or Rafting Trip
Date Night (dinner, movie, hotel stay)
Fly Fishing Lessons
Vacation Rental Getaway
Guided Wild Foraging – Mushrooms or Edible/Medicinal Plants
Guided Nature Hike
Horseback Riding
Fish Hatchery Tour
A Day at the Farm Experience
Canoe or Paddle Board Rental (or Borrow)
*All donors will receive a donation tax receipt for the value you indicate your product/service is worth.
And THANK YOU!!
https://www.32auctions.com/RiverSong2024Fall Virtual Auction