Support Oneness-Family School
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Our Oneness-Family School community thrives because of the dedication and generosity of our parents, grandparents, board members, faculty, alumni, community partners and volunteers, and friends. Because we are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, your support is vital to our mission: Providing child-centered education with a global perspective, contributing to a more peaceful world.
Keeping Tuition Affordable
Like most nonprofit, independent schools, tuition does not fully cover our operating costs at Oneness-Family School. To operate successfully and to keep tuition affordable, independent schools must augment their income to make up the difference between expenses and tuition revenue.
School Fundraising Initiatives
Oneness Fund Direct Giving Campaign
The Oneness Fund Direct Giving Campaign is the school’s primary fundraising initiative. It finances school programs, projects, and operating expenses that are not covered by the school’s tuition income. The Oneness Fund is a joint effort among the faculty, staff, alumni, board members, and parents. The Direct Giving Campaign begins following the Apple Drive in early October and pledges are sought throughout December.
All parents, faculty and staff are asked to support the Oneness Fund Direct Giving Campaign by making their best possible gift. Achieving 100% participation by our families is a powerful statement of commitment to the school’s mission, and can be very helpful as the school seeks grants from foundations. We encourage our community members to think of Oneness-Family School and its vision when considering philanthropic giving.
Oneness Apple Drive
In 2007, a parent volunteer, Dave Ebner, spearheaded an apple sale to support the Oneness Fund. Since then we have held an apple sale for our community each year, with fresh Vermont apples! Proceeds raised by the apple sale go directly to the Oneness Fund.
Online Auction
Our Online Auction traditionally takes place in the spring and is used primarily to bridge the gap between our Oneness Fund goals and the funds raised by the Apple Drive and Direct Giving Campaign. Beginning in the fall, volunteers are needed to solicit donations from local businesses and organizations and to help plan our spring Auction Party. Parents are also encouraged to donate and bid in the Online Auction. Persons interested in joining the Online Auction Committee should contact our fundraising team at giving@onenessfamily.org.
Bingo Night
Families are encouraged and warmly invited to come enjoy an evening of fun-filled rounds of family bingo. All proceeds benefit the High School Spring Trip Fund. Volunteers are needed to help plan and coordinate this event, so please contact the front office if you are interested.