Dear Friends,
It's likely that you recently received a letter (see attached) from me on behalf of the Bristol Warren Education Foundation (BWEF), appealing for support of our 3rd Annual Drive for Educational Excellence, “Better Together" is the theme for the drive. I want to thank those who have responded with support and encourage those who may be considering a donation.
This drive represents a significant portion of BWEF's annuals fund-raising effort and we are committed to seeing that your donation goes straight to work impacting the lives of the students of Bristol and Warren.
Here are just a couple of examples of BWEF supported programs this year…
• POW!Science Night (held in each district elementary school) - http://www.eastbayri.com/news/scientific-discovery-makes-for-great-entertainment-at-guiteras-school/
Here's a look at the more than $43,000 in grants funded by BWEF this year...
• 2012-13 Grants announced - http://www.eastbayri.com/news/schools/bristol-warren-education-foundation-awards-43000-in-grants/
As a direct result of support from people like you students will participate in programs focusing on a range of disciplines such as math, science, filmmaking, literacy, music, art, communication, foreign language, physical education and community building, using both school and community resources. Thanks to strong support from the community through the Annual Drive for Educational Excellence and other fund-raising efforts BWEF is able to continue its support of these world-expanding programs. BWEF has awarded over $125,000 in grants since its inception in 2007.
No gift is too small. Consider this: If each household in Bristol and Warren donated $0.01 per day, that’s right $3.65 a year, BWEF would double its capacity to deliver innovative programs to the classrooms of Bristol and Warren. Now that’s Better Together.
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online at http://www.bwedfoundation.org/page/make_donation
or mail your donation to:
BWEF
PO Box 543
Bristol, RI 02809
Happy Holidays,
Jock Hayes
BWEF Board Chair
