“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”

Margaret Mead

Everywhere you look in Prince William County, there are signs of economic growth. While growth fuels the economy, it can also exhaust school division resources. More students are pouring into county schools than anticipated, nationwide teacher shortages make recruitment challenging and fifteen new schools will need to be built in the next decade to keep pace with enrollment.

As schools juggle this growth, there are fewer and fewer resources to support the new and innovative educational programs we demand. That’s why we ask you to join us in making Prince William County’s schools our community’s top priority.

The Education Foundation extends an invitation to the entire community to get involved in this effort. The goal of achieving true excellence in Prince William County’s public schools is actualized only through the efforts of many concerned citizens working in partnership, the power of WE !

There are numerous ways to partner with the Education Foundation. Whether you volunteer your time, make a tax-deductible contribution or donate goods or services, your support is vital to our success.

We invite you to share the vision and invest in the future!

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Giving

We invite you to join the Education Foundation in making education a top priority for Prince William County. You can make a commitment to education by making a tax-deductible contribution, offering gifts-in-kind or including the Foundation in your estate planning. Each has its own distinctive and powerful reward.

Ten Reasons to Contribute to the Education Foundation

1. You are enriching educational opportunities for our county's 66,000+
   school children.
2. You are helping to prepare today's students for tomorrow's world.
3. You are helping students meet or exceed world-class performance standards.
4. Your dollars are invested wisely in much needed programs that have
   measurable results.
5. Your donation is tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.
   
6. Your funds are leveraged - a reward for working together.
7. Your funds are managed with fiscal integrity.
8. You are placing education high on the public's agenda.
9. You are demonstrating to our teachers and prospective teachers that Prince William County's parents and citizens value and support education.
10. You are contributing to the quality of life in Prince William County.

What Your Dollars Can Do!

Every dollar makes a difference! Here's what your dollars can do:
A one-time donation of....

$5,000 - Fully funds the Edulink center for one elementary school

$2,000 - Allows 55 special-needs students to improve employability skills through a hands-on instructional program.

$1,500 - Provides an after-school literacy enrichment program for 70 ESOL students.

$1,000 - Allows the families of 25 at-risk students to develop parenting skills.

$750 - Allows eight students with misdirected behavior to participate in an early intervention program.

$500 - Purchases 250 grade level reading books for students who are struggling with reading.

$250 - Provides full tuition for an economically disadvantaged student to attend summer enrichment camp.

$100 - Provides career-learning opportunities for 100 students through workplace tours.

$50 - Fills backpacks with high quality, grade appropriate learning materials
for three Head Start students entering kindergarten.

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