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Fall Fundraiser Details
DATES: Sept 14-28, 2026
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $65,000
Welcome to our annual fall fundraiser using the Raise Craze platform! Instead of selling products, our students raise money by gathering donations and paying it forward with Acts of Kindness (AOKs) in our school and local community.
📣 Please remember that this will be our primary fundraiser of the entire school year. Our goal is to front-load our fundraising right now in September. By hitting our fundraising goals early, we can unlock resources immediately so our students and teachers can benefit from these funds all year long! Thank you for your amazing support!
What Your Donations Fund
What Your Donations Fund
Reaching our $65,000 goal means we can fully support vital school programs, to include:
Field Trips for All Students: Ensuring every single child can attend educational out-of-school adventures at no cost to families.
Campus Improvements: Enhancing our shared school spaces, playground, and communal areas to make them safer and more fun.
Classroom Supplies: Equipping our incredible staff with the specific instructional tools, books, and resources they need to succeed right away.
How it Works
How it Works
Students spend time serving, not selling! The program is simple, inclusive, and fun:
Register: Create your student profile using our school link.
Select AOKs: Choose at least 3 Acts of Kindness (like helping a neighbor, writing a thank-you note, or cleaning up a park).
Request Support: Enter emails of family and friends to ask for secure online donations.
Pay It Forward: Students check off their completed AOKs on their personal dashboard throughout the two weeks!
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can students participate if they cannot raise money?
A: Yes! That is the best part of Raise Craze. Every child can participate by completing Acts of Kindness, regardless of whether they secure a financial donation. Some of our prizes and incentives are also based on acts of kindness instead of donation amounts to celebrate all the ways families want to support the community.
Q: Can I just write a check or donate cash directly instead of using the online platform?
A: Absolutely! We welcome direct donations. Please place your cash or check (made out to "Westside PTA") in a sealed envelope. Write Westside PTA, your student's full name and teacher's name on the front and turn it into the front office. We will manually credit this amount to your student's Raise Craze account so it still counts towards class prizes!
Q: Is my donor data secure?
A: Yes. Email addresses entered into Raise Craze are never shared with third parties or used for marketing.
Q: Do students have to sell anything door-to-door?
A: No! Raise Craze is 100% donation-based. No wrapping paper, cookies, or product delivery are required.
Q: Who can I contact if I have questions?
A: You can reach out to PTA President Gina Chapman via email president@westsidepta.org
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