Fundraising

Friends of Newberry holds numerous fundraising activities throughout the year. We encourage families to participate in those fundaisers that are best for them. The goal is to expand resources at Newberry that will benefit all the students.

Spring Benefit - Each year the Friends of Newberry sponsors an annual fundraiser which includes lunch/dinner; raffles; a silent auction with hundreds of great finds ranging from housewares to dining certificates to sports items, including something for every budget; and an entertaining live auction featuring amazing classroom projects by our students. The benefit is opportunity for everyone in the Newberry family to support our fundraising goals. Children, parents, grandparents, and even friends can contribute by helping soliciting donations for the auction, selling raffle tickets, volunteering at the event itself, buying tickets to attend, and much more. The spring benefit is our biggest and definitely most fun fundraiser of the year. This event is for adults only. For more information contact this year's benefit chairperson at benefit@newberryacademy.org or see the Spring Benefit page on this site.

Scrip - Scrip are gift cards, for your own use, that are used just like cash. Groceries, clothing, gasoline, gifts, you name it, it can all be purchased with scrip. 2% to 15% (percentage varies with the retailer) of scrip sales will go to Friends of Newberry. Scrip sales take place throughout the year, backpack and email notices will let parents know when the next order is being placed.

Amazon.com Associates Program - 4% to 8% of all online orders through the link on Newberry's homepage will be given to Friends of Newberry. Tell your family and friends!

Oriental Trading Company Affiliate - 5% of all online orders through the link on Newberry's homepage will be given to Friends of Newberry.

Market Day - This long-standing program offers a wide range of food and other grocery items for purchase each month. Order forms are sent home monthly or you can order online. Anyone can buy Market Day products - parents, grandparents, neighbors, or friends. Newberry receives a percentage of all sales.

Ten to Grow On - This annual campaign to "help start the school year off right" requests a family donation of $10 for each of its Newberry students and alumni. Contributions provide seed funds for activities throughout the year. The "10 to Grow On" request letter goes out in the fall.

Holiday Bazaar - A Newberry tradition for many years, the Holiday Bazaar features sweets, arts and crafts, and other fun items for sale to students. Just a few dollars is enough to your child to fill a bag with small gifts and treats. Many of the items are donated by school families. All Newberry students look forward to this mid-December event!

Jewel Days - Jewel grocery stores offer a benefit days program, where a percentage of the purchases made by Newberry families and friends is given back to Friends of Newberry. On Newberry's designated days, Newberry participants shop at any store location, present the identification slip at checkout, and Friends of Newberry receives a portion back from the sales. Check the calendar for this year's Jewel dates.