During the typical holiday season, there is a drumbeat for gift giving – to friends, family, colleagues, and clients (to name a few!). This year, however, global and local circumstances may put a damper on excessive shopping. Indeed, as people seek ways to cut down on gift giving, they may instead focus on how to make a difference.
On December 1, hundreds of thousands of civic-minded individuals around the world will celebrate #GivingTuesday by donating to their favorite nonprofit organization or cause, and spreading the word to encourage more giving. According to “Giving Tuesday and Beyondâ€, 38 percent of those who donate to charity said that they are more likely to do so during the holiday season.
Here at Steller Secondary our community is known to be extremely generous — we have started highlighting all the ways our students and families give back to our school and the community at large with their time, talents and donations through the #StellerGives campaign. Please continue to share your stories by emailing them to chairstellerparentgroup@gmail.com and we will highlight them through Flash and the Student Showcase on the website.
We also humbly ask that you consider donating to Steller Parent Group as part of your giving plan this year, if you feel you are in a position to do so. This year, the Steller Parent Group has decided to introduce a direct donation appeal for families that would like to offer support since we can’t hold any in person fund-raising events. All donations go directly toward supporting Steller students and projects. There is a Donate button at the top right of the Steller Secondary website page for quick and easy payments (scroll down to the bottom if you are reading this on your phone).
This year Steller Parent Group has funded:
- $1100 to purchase Art Supplies while students are learning at home.
- $125 for a Banner in the school entrance.
- $700 for Staff Appreciation gifts.
- $640 for Hand Sanitiser Stands
- $1600 for Student Nutrition support on school re-entry.
When you shop using Amazon Smile with Steller Parent Group as your designated charity or using this link, SPG receives money back to support student programs at Steller Secondary. Want to know more about how we use the funds we raise? Visit here.
Kirsten Tschofen
Chair, Steller Parent Group