Schools
Friends Of Renton Schools Raises Nearly $200,000 During Make A Difference Campaign
The third-annual event drew about 300 supporters.
Money continues to come in after the Friends of Renton School Foundation’s third annual fundraising day, which kicked off with a breakfast on April 30.
“The number keeps growing. People are still handing in checks and donating through the website,” said Foundation Chair Pam Teal.
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As of Thursday, the nonprofit had received nearly $200,000, Teal said.
“For three years in a row, the community has given close to $200,000 each year,” she said. “That’s huge.”
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The Foundation supports the reading programs in the elementary schools, math programs in the middle schools and a “Getting to Graduation” program in the high schools.
About 300 people attended the breakfast. School supporters may donate to the Foundation anytime through its website www.friendsofrentonschools.org.
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