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Fall Fundraising Appeal 2024
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Update: Thanks to donors like you, we are just $5,000 away from our $50,000 goal!
Every contribution is vital. Please donate today!
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Dear Friends,
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We are reaching out to share an exciting opportunity to support a vital new program that makes a lasting impact on our community’s youngest learners. As we work to ensure that all children have access to the high-quality education they deserve, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Little Peaks Universal Pre-K (UPK) Fund.
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Our goal is to raise $50,000 by the end of February 2025 to seed our new UPK Fund, which will help to ensure that all children who are eligible—children who are four years old and reside within the Keene Central School district—can attend preschool at no cost to their families.
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Through a generous 1:1 match from the High Peaks Education Foundation (HPEF), every dollar you donate will be doubled, up to $25,000, making your contribution go twice as far in supporting the next generation of learners.
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At Little Peaks, we believe that every child in our community deserves a strong start on their educational journey. Our UPK program helps prepare children for success as they enter kindergarten at Keene Central School (KCS). It’s a crucial program that lays the foundation for future academic success, while nurturing creativity, confidence, and a love of learning.
However, as you may know, New York State funding for UPK is limited, and while KCS continues to generously support our efforts, there is still a significant gap in funding. Currently, we have enough support to offer UPK to 5 children. But we have the capacity to serve 14 children. This is where we need your help!
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We invite you to join us in this important mission. Together, we can make sure that all eligible children in our district have access to a free, high-quality preschool education. No donation is too small — every gift helps bring us closer to our goal of $50,000 and to ensuring that all children in our community get the strong start they deserve.
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Ways to give:
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By check (payable to Little Peaks, Inc., with "UPK Fund" in the memo)
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By contacting Janelle Schwartz, Executive Director, to discuss other giving options​
Thank you for considering a gift to the Little Peaks UPK Fund. With your generosity, we can continue to serve our community’s children and make a meaningful difference in their lives.
Sincerely,
Janelle A. Schwartz, PhD
Executive Director