DEL MAR GIVING FUND
From Giving Tree to Giving Fund
At Awakening, we believe Del Mar High School is not just a place to gather but a people to love. In past years we have held an Annual Del Mar Giving Tree during the holidays, where we collected gift cards and financial donations to meet the needs of the students and their families.
However, following an assessment last year with the Del Mar faculty, the needs changed. They requested that we maximize our donations towards the more critical needs of identified families experiencing significant crises centered on housing, transportation, and food insecurity.
Therefore, instead of gift cards, we transitioned to financial donations above your normal giving. This decision provided us with ample resources for significant needs carefully identified by the faculty and administration. And this approach not only allowed us to meet critical needs throughout the school year, but also tied us into deeper, more caring relationships with families and school representatives. The impact was significant.
Last year’s impact from your giving…
- Financial assistance for families struggling with food insecurity and housing crisis
- Day care assistance for teen mom seeking diploma
- Replacement of stolen bike for student needing daily transportation to school
- Housing assistance for refugee families
- Job assistance for students to help pay for long-term family needs
- Crisis care following apartment complex fire
- Over 24 vulnerable families served
How to Give
The Del Mar Giving Fund will be available from November 2nd – December 31st.
Donations may be made by selecting the “Special Projects – Del Mar Fund,” with up to $35,000 dedicated to the Del Mar Giving Fund. All donations outside of this period or in excess of $35,000 during this time period are allocated to the Unrestricted General Fund and will be used as approved by the Leadership Council.
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