*Why is there a fundraising commitment?

The families of the Milford Cooperative Preschool are always working harder to improve our school.  To maintain competitive tuition rates, we rely on fundraising to offset annual expenditures.  Proceeds from fundraising events have gone toward: paying the mortgage, purchasing a new furnace for the school, up-dating classroom toys, etc.

*Is selling items the only way to meet the fundraising commitment?

The answer is NO!  It is the traditional way, but there are many other options.  Below are some fun and easy ways to meet the commitment:

* Kroger Card:  This is an easy and great way!  Kroger donates 5% of your grocery bill back to the preschool every time you shop - this comes directly off of the fundraising obligation.

* Family Fun Nights:  Fun for the entire family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and friends. Special events are held during the school year such as Holiday Fun Night, Spring Fun Night, Parents Night Out, etc.  At the fun nights there are crafts for the kids, food and drink, and special appearances by Santa, the Easter Bunny, and many other surprise guests.  The ticket prices are taken directly off of the fundraising commitment.

* Silent Auction:  Spend an evening out that includes food, drink, fun and an opportunity to buy and save on items such as sporting events, sport items, spa packages, household items, children's books, gift certificates, and much more. Invite friends, family and neighbors because the price of the ticket and any items that are purchased are taken directly off of the fundraising commitment.

Optional Financial Support for our school can be shown in several ways:

* Sponsorship of a MCP fundraising event

* Sponsorship of the school for a month for $100 donation

* Placement of a printed advertisement on a Milford Cooperative book bag that each child receives upon entering the school

* Donations of an item to be showcased in our raffles at various fundraising events throughout the year

* Placement of an advertisement in our monthly newsletter for a $25 giving level