the Children's House of Nashville :: Montessori Education in Nashville, Tennessee

Your tax deductible gift will help to guarantee that children will always find a place that welcomes, nurtures, respects and educates them at the Children’s House.

SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Our goal is to fully fund investments which will generate income to provide partial scholarships to families who apply and meet need-based criteria. We plan for this fund to generate annual income which will equal three times the tuition. Financial assistance, up to 50% of the annual tuition, is distributed to eligible families each year as funds are available.

BUILDING / DEBT REDUCTION FUND
The building expansion and renovation in 2003 gave our children superb physical facilities to complement the excellent teaching and unsurpassed parental support that they were already receiving at Children’s House. While many families and supporters helped us raise over $300,000 for this effort, we still needed to borrow to complete the improvements. Our goal is to pay down this debt as soon as possible.
All contributors to this fund are acknowledged on a marble display in the entry foyer. Those giving $5000 or more have the opportunity to name classrooms, indoor and outdoor areas and art galleries. Gifts of any amount are welcomed and appreciated.

ANNUAL GIVING FUND
Donations to the annual giving fund help to support competitive teacher salaries and benefits, our art program and galleries, scholarships, curriculum development and other program needs. Donations to this fund are used throughout the school year.

THE HONOR FUND
Honor a special person and/or occasion in your life; a child, teacher, parent, friend, birthday, anniversary, achievement. Contributors to this fund recognize the importance of quality early childhood education. We will send a personal thank you to the honoree upon receipt of your gift. Contributions are incorporated into our general operations fund and support our education program.

THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE WALK OF FAME
Leave your mark in stone by purchasing a commemorative, personally engraved paving stone which will line the reception area at the school entrance. Paving stones may be engraved with text as you desire. Two sizes are available; a 4x8 clay paver with up to 3 lines of text for $100 or an 8x8 limestone paver with up to six lines of text for $250.

FUND-RAISING ANNUAL EVENTS

WINTER BAZAAR
The Winter Bazaar, held on the first Saturday each December, is a fund raising event for the entire family. The day includes a children’s game area, arts and crafts sales, face painting, lunch, bake sale, greens and bows sales, home made casserole and soup sales and the most special of all, the children’s shopping area. Children, shopping in a special area set up like a department store, can purchase slightly used gifts for friends and family and have them gift wrapped. Current and former families as well as friends in the community join in the activities on this special day. Proceeds support the general operating fund. See home page for links to order forms and information.

Cost underwriting contributions are needed and appreciated. To receive information or to make a contribution contact office@childrenhousenashville.org.

SPRING DINNER AUCTION
This adult only, social event usually takes place the first Saturday in May each year. It includes cocktails, dinner and both silent and live auctions. The majority of the spring auction proceeds supports the Children’s House Scholarship Fund. To be included on the invitation list or to make a contribution of dollars, goods or services contact office@childrenhousenashville.org

SCHOOL FUND PROGRAMS
Each year we raise dollars from several fundraising programs that credit us for the shopping our supporters do. It is easy to participate.

Kroger
We receive 4% rebate from Kroger when you use your Kroger Gift card which is linked to the Children’s House. Gift cards are available from the school office.

Harris Teeter’s Together in Education program
We receive rebates when you purchase select products at Harris Teeter. Link your VIC card online. Go to www.harristeeter.com and click on the VIC promotions tab, then the Together in Education link. Our school link number is 5855 and is listed as The Children’s House of Nashville.

Office Depot
Link to the Children’s House when you shop for selected school and office supplies and we receive 5% in credits to use for supplies. Our Office Depot school link number is 70205835. Use this number every time you shop at Office Depot, online or in store.

CREDIT/DEBIT CARD DONATIONS
Link to GivingMatters.com to make a contribution using a credit or debit card. GivingMatters.com is a website for charitable giving sponsored by the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

The Children’s House operates as a 501 (c) (3) not for profit school. As such, contributions of cash and securities are deductible as allowed by law.