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2012 DREAM Fundraiser - Saturday, March 24
Our fundraiser planning committee is looking for event sponsors, volunteers to assist with this year's event. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Kate Bishop-Hazarian at 566-1759 or kate.bishop@twinriversusd.org.
DREAM Fundraiser is the Best Ever
The "Where DREAMs Take Flight" Fundraiser on Saturday, April 9th was a huge success. Over 420 attendees helped raise $52,000 to support enrichment programs for Twin Rivers' youth for the 2011-2012 school year. The DREAM board thanks all the schools, individuals and district departments that donated items for our silent and live auction. Our student performers from Grant Union High and Foothill High School were amazing and inspirational. We look forward to seeing you at our 2012 fundraiser on Saturday, March 24th.
Thank you DREAM Donors!
Over the last three school years, your donations have allowed us to give over $251,331 back to our schools in teacher mini-grants, $10,000 for holiday charity programs and $40,000 to support our College Bound Scholarship program for a total of $301,331. The DREAM board gives 95% of all funds raised back to our schools to support enrichment programs that make a difference in the lives of thousands of students each year. DREAM has no large individual donors. 60% of our annual budget comes from people making donations of less than $100 each year. If every employee gave $15 per month, our schools would receive nearly $300,000 each year to support programs in the arts, athletics, outdoor education and field trips. If you're one of our amazing DREAMers, thank you! If not, please consider this tax-deductible donation. Call Kate at 566-1759 for more information.
Our Students are College Bound!
The second annual College Bound Shopping spree is rapidly approaching. Thanks to grants from Target, The Kelley Foundation and IVS computers, 26 of our graduates will receive shopping sprees to purchase much needed school and dorm supplies. Want to make a difference in the life of an under-resourced youth heading to college? Donate at http://www.dreamtwinrivers.com/donate.html .
DREAM Fundraiser - Saturday, April 9, 2011
"Where DREAMs Take Flight" is the theme for the 2011 Project DREAM fundraiser. This year's event will be held at the Aerospace Museum of California and promises to be a night of inspiration and recognition of the difference our programs make in the lives of young people within our communities.
The planning committee is looking for event sponsors, volunteers to assist with the event, donations for our silent auction, as well as groups to attend the event. If you are interested in getting involved, contact Kate Bishop-Hazarian at 566-1759 or kate.bishop@twinriversusd.org .
DREAM funds over $87,000 in teacher mini-grants
Thanks to generous donations from our employees, business sponsors and community, 89 mini-grants were funded throughout the Twin Rivers Unified School District. 5,557 students participated in enrichment activities such as field trips to the DeYoung Museum and Exploritorium in San Francisco, white water rafting and kayaking on the American River, took in a Sacramento Kings or River Cats game and participated in or saw a play. We also sent our high school seniors on trips to local universities and to American River College to complete their registration during the 2009 – 2010 school year. Project DREAM has also funded 89 projects in 2009-2010 school year.
The 2010-2011 Funding Application is now available
The funding application for the new year is available to be downloaded HERE.
2009 Holiday Backpack Drive
The Holiday Backpack Drive distributed 230 backpacks to students throughout Twin Rivers Unified School District during the holiday season. Thank you to all of the individuals and business partners who donated backpacks, supplies, money and time to make this event a success again this year. Take a look at a few pictures from our students and the impact you made through your generosity!
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Payroll Deduction Info
The Project DREAM board is asking you to help us continue to fund fantastic enrichment programs in the arts, athletics, field trips out of the immediate area and outdoor education. Since Twin Rivers began, the DREAM board has funded 83 requests for $96,943. We are thrilled to be able to help so many of our talented staff members fund great opportunities for our students, but need your help.
DREAM is able to give back to our schools through private donations, proceeds from our annual fundraiser and business sponsorships. In order to keep up with the needs from our schools, we are asking employees to give to DREAM through payroll deduction. These donations are tax deductible and 95% of all funds raised go directly back to our schools. The other 5% covers our liability insurance and for a CPA to do our taxes as a private, 501 c 3 non-profit.
Over $96,000 given to TRUSD schools since September 2008
During our first year in the new Twin Rivers Unified School District, our supporters have provided funding for programs in the arts, field trips and athletics for 5,300 students.
You can make the difference in the life of a student
Research has shown that a caring adult can make the difference in the life of a child. DREAM is looking for adults to mentor or tutor students for the 2009-2010 school year. We are also looking for volunteer coaches for our elementary – junior high athletic programs. All volunteers need to pass a background check and participate in a volunteer training. Interested? Contact Kate Bishop-Hazarian at 566-1759 or kate.bishop@twinriversusd.org .