German American School of Portland

Dear GSP Supporters,

Many, many thanks for donating over $18,000 through GlobalGiving during our second full year of participation. Your donations helped support our financial aid program – a critical program for GSP, giving families that may not otherwise be able to send their children to GSP the opportunity to overcome financial challenges.

The first day of school is quickly approaching and I know there are many families in the area who would love to send their children to our school, but don't have the means.

I challenge our community to raise $25,000 during 2012-2013 school year. I know through the generosity of our community, we will reach that goal. Thank you again for your support, and please help spread the word about the amazing program offered at the German American School of Portland.

Sincerely,

Bettina Calaba
Director of Development & Marketing
German American School of Portland

Dear GSP Supporters,

Thanks to the 20 donations received since the beginning of the year, we've raised more than $18,000 to support our financial aid program. This puts us only $2,000 away from reaching our goal of $20,000!

Funds raised through this program have opened the doors to our school even wider than ever. Last year we had 8 students we were able to help through our financial aid program and as a result of your generous donations through globalgiving this year, more than 14 families will receive financial aid in the upcoming school year.

I would like to express my sincerest thanks to all that have contributed to this vital fund. Interested in seeing your donations hard at work? Contact me at bettina.calaba@gspdx.org to schedule a tour of our school. Thank you for your continued support of the German American School of Portland.

Sincerely,

Bettina Calaba
Director of Development & Marketing

Dear GSP Supporters,

In September, we challenged the community to raise $20,000 this fiscal year. I am happy to report that we've received $12,975 in donations since that challenge was announced, surpassing last year's total amount raised of $11,000 and putting us on track to reach our goal of $20,000. Sincere thanks to those kind and generous individuals who helped us get here. Now is the time to sustain this momentum and push ahead to reach our goal of $20,000.

The financial aid support program is a crucial one for GSP, giving families that may not otherwise be able to send their children to GSP the opportunity to overcome financial challenges. The financial aid committee will be meeting again soon to review family requests and we hope to be able to meet everyone’s needs.

Thank you again for your support and please spread the word!

Sincerely,

Bettina Calaba