25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
We raise funds to provide LPS students and educators with resources and, beyond tax dollars, enriching learning experiences.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- Every $2.50 you give helps provide lunch to at least one student.
- On average, the Foundation leverages every dollar given to the Inspiring Dreams Fund into over $15 for student and teacher assistance programs.
- $25 gets a student to school 22 times.
- $50 fills a lunch account with 125 free lunches for a student.
- $100 covers an AP exam fee for a student.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
Arnold Elementary music teacher Kaylin Gardner utilized the Foundation for Lincoln Public Schools' Fund a Need platform to enhance her classroom and create a more inclusive learning environment. Inspired by other schools, her first successful campaign acquired 30 ukuleles, immediately engaging students creatively.
Recognizing accessibility issues with heavy xylophones, Gardner again used Fund a Need to purchase instrument carts, increasing student exposure to diverse instruments. Since 2019, her efforts have raised over $12,000, fostering a music community where all students can participate regardless of financial constraints. Projects included purchasing violins, funding ensemble participation, providing music t-shirts, and acquiring books and sheet music.
Gardner emphasizes that Fund a Need transformed her teaching, ensuring every student's active participation. The ukuleles sparked further musical interest in some students who wrote and performed original songs. Gardner's experience exemplifies how Fund a Need empowers educators to enrich classrooms beyond budget limitations, significantly impacting student engagement and learning outcomes.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
5905 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-436-1612
