What's New In Fund Sharing by Coe PTA

This year the Coe Elementary PTA chose to dedicate its entire

annual fall fundraiser to supporting local school communities

disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Shared fundraising is not new at Coe or in our Seattle school

community. But the concept is growing and family communities

can learn from each other how to maximize community and impact.

On Wednesday October 20 we will share stories from families

involved in and leading fund-sharing programs.

Speakers include:

• Christina Jimenez, representing Southeast Seattle Schools

Fundraising Alliance, which hosts the largest cooperative

fundraiser in the district, serving students at 15 elementary

and K-8 schools.

• Erin Conery, representing Roxhill Elementary, whose PTO is

seeking funds to purchase grocery store gift cards for

families facing food insecurity; hire Somali and Spanish

interpreters so all Roxhill families can participate in

meetings and events; and build a Learning Garden, the

school's first green space.

• Vivian Van Gelder, representing the PTO Giving Coalition, a

group of stakeholders from across the district advocating

around racially equitable resource distribution in Seattle

Public Schools.

This event is open to all.

Please register at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclc-

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