Application for Purposeful Giving Funds
Supporting our students as they engage with non-profit
organizations outside of Pingree is vitally important. Recognizing that
charitable giving is one means of involvement, we have set aside funds (raised
at the annual Rummage Sale) for which students may apply.
This form will guide you through the process of writing a
letter of application. You may also want to look at the Sample Letter for
additional ideas. Please feel free to attach pictures, charts, pamphlets, etc.
in support of your application.
Expectations
- Students will submit an application letter at least 2 weeks prior to needing the funds
- Students will complete and attach a financial assessment form
- Students will share with the community (in Morning Meeting) how they have used the funding
- Students must submit documentation from the organization to verify the receipt of the funds
- Students will be expected to participate in the annual Rummage Sale in order to continue supporting future students
1.
Application should be in letter format,
addressed to the Purposeful Giving Committee.
YOU
2.
Please tell us a little bit about yourself
(name, age, grade, hometown, etc.)
3.
Discuss your personal connection to the
organization to which you hope to donate money.
THE ORGANIZATION
4.
Tell us about the organization. What is its
mission? How long has it been in existence? Where does it operate? What kind of
work does it do? What programs does it offer to clients, volunteers, etc.? What
makes it special or unique?
5.
How does this organization use its funding? Do
they support medical research? Do they provide equipment or services to people
in need?
FUNDING
6.
How much money are you applying for? (Maximum is
$250).
7.
How, specifically, can the organization use this
money? (You may need to call or email the organization to answer this
question).
ACTION
8.
In what other ways can you become involved with
this organization? (Consider volunteering, attending an event, educating
others, etc.)
9.
Is there a service component that could
accompany this financial gift? Is there a way that Pingree can get involved in
a hands-on way?
10. Is
there a learning opportunity? For example, could learning about this
organization enhance any of your classes? Is there a way to make connections
between your commitment to this organization and your commitment to Pingree?
October 2, 2014
Dear Charitable Giving Committee,
My name is John Smith and I am a sophomore here at Pingree
School. At Pingree, I am a member of the JV Soccer team, Varsity Tennis, and I
do the musical in the winter. I also participate in the Knee Hockey Club and
work as a tour guide. I live in Beverly with my parents and three sisters.
When I was ten, my uncle lost his job and really quickly it
became clear that he, my aunt, and my four cousins were having trouble making
ends meet. They were able to keep their house, but they had to sell one of
their cars, and they stopped buying new clothes for the kids while he was
looking for work. I remember my mom talking about how upset my aunt and uncle
were about not having enough money to pay all their bills and also make sure
that there was enough food in the house. I also remember my parents talking
about how grateful everyone was for a place called Family Hearth. I didn’t know
what that was at first, but once I learned I knew that it would be a really
important place in my life, too.
Family Hearth is a non-profit organization whose mission is:
“To alleviate the impact of hunger on families around the North Shore.” They
have family suppers offered every night, as well as a food pantry and a
community garden. It is based in Gloucester, MA, in a building not far from the
ocean. One of the things that makes Family Hearth special is that all of the
people who eat dinner there also volunteer as well – so they are not only
depending on it for food, but they are also working to make it run smoothly! My
aunt said that she felt like a real member of the community because sometimes
she was eating dinner and sometimes she was serving it. The organization also
has a kids’ “play room” where there are books and educational toys, as well as
adult supervisors who can help with homework or just play games while the
parents relax and have dinner. It really is like a big family! When I looked at
their website, I learned that Family Hearth served 17,309 meals last year!
Family Hearth uses its funding to host family dinners, grow
a community garden, stock a food pantry, do nutritional education programs,
provide summer lunches to kids, and to pay its employees (some of whom used to
be clients!).
Family Hearth is currently having a food drive, so I would
like to request $100 to donate for this cause. I checked online and canned soup
and vegetables cost an average of $1.89 each. This means that with my donation
they can purchase over 50 cans. These cans will be added to their food pantry
so that shoppers can choose to take home nutritious non-perishable items.
Along with donating money to Family Hearth, I also volunteer
there once a month and I want to host a “story time” one evening in their playroom. I was also thinking that the cast from the
musical this year could visit to serve a meal and also entertain the diners by
singing some of the songs from the show.
In Ms. McCoy’s history class this year, we got off topic
(again!) and started talking about the issue of hunger around the world. A lot
of people in class thought that only really poor people in distant places
struggle with hunger – they didn’t realize that hunger happens everywhere and
to all different people. I was thinking that it might be really interesting to
have someone from Family Hearth come in and talk about the reason people living
all over the North Shore sometimes go hungry, and also what we can do to
prevent this from happening.
After I make the donation, I will make an announcement at
morning meeting and also show a few pictures of me volunteering at a dinner and
hopefully hosting a storytime.
Thank you for your consideration,
John Smith
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