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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You're welcome to donate to our EOTP school.  The Title 1 funds cover additional mental health type positions (school counselor, psychologist, etc.), but don't do much for enrichment.  Extra $$ would be great for field trips, aftercare enrichment, and more.[/quote]

When faced with this issue at our affluent eotp school, I just donated a lot to other teachers at other schools and their gofundme projects. It was really nice to feel like I was making a difference, and not just subsidizing another parent's pet project.[/quote]

I think it's fine for you not to contribute, OP.  We all give in ways that are meaningful to us personally.  FYI, Cleveland Elementary in Shaw is facing a budget shortfall.  They have to raise $30,000 or choose between classroom supplies or a staff member.  There are already few (really, almost none) after school enrichment activities.  The PTA has raised about $10k already.  You might consider donating there.  Despite what folks on this board think, Title I schools are not rolling in it, and they offer their students significantly less beyond the bare bones than WOTP schools.  You should donate where you think your money can be most impactful, and no one should guilt you about how you define that.[/quote]

I think it's actually a fantastic idea to do some kind of matching funds for the less well off schools. It really stuck in my craw that our school was a fundraising juggernaut compared to schools in the exact same neighborhood. [/quote]

Thank you! Your donation will help a lot of kids who truly need the support!

And we just got an email--the Cleveland PTA has made it easy:  https://www.gofundme.com/ClevelandES-PTA [/quote]

They are also taking in-kind donations: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094da4a92fa31-cleveland

I signed up online and ordered through Amazon. [/quote][/quote]

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