People often ask why it is important to give to the Brooklyn Friends Fund… “What difference can my small gift make?” As in every other community endeavor, the more individuals who support a project, the more successful it will be. Some of the donors, corporations and foundations who consider the school for donations look to see how well those people close to the school support it. The fact that our families, alums, faculty and friends give to the Brooklyn Friends Fund, at any level, means that we all believe in its purpose and the program that BFS is offering our children.

The FIRST Challenge

To encourage our parents to participate in the Brooklyn Friends Fund, alum Mark Zauderer ’63 has offered a challenge to our parents that runs through June 11th.

• For every grade that reaches 80% participation by May 29th, Mark will donate $1,000 to the Brooklyn Friends Fund.

• For every grade that reaches 80% participation by June 11th, Mark will donate $500 to the Brooklyn Friends Fund.

Last year, we had a record breaking 74% participation by our parents! Families in eight of the grades met or exceeded a similar challenge raising an additional $5,000 for the Brooklyn Friends Fund! While we do need to reach our financial goal (this year it’s $435,000) we ask that every family give what they can. A smaller gift counts exactly the same as a larger one when we are looking at participation numbers! See your grade’s participation below.

The SECOND Challenge

If you have not made your gift to the Brooklyn Friends Fund this year, May 21 through May 25 is the time to do it! A generous BFS family has offered a $50 contribution for every gift that is received during this week! Your gift must be at the same level of your gift last year or at least $100 (whichever is more). This is an amazing opportunity for us to increase our overall numbers, so please take advantage of it and make your gift!

If you aren’t sure if you have made your gift to the Brooklyn Friends Fund, please contact the Development Office at (718)852-1029 x206 or kedelman [at] brooklynfriends [dot] org.