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School Partners Program contacts:
Geri Badler
Program Director
Denver Public Schools Foundation
E-mail Geri
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Become a Partner

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How Can I Help?

There are many ways your business can help. Big and small contributions are valued and appreciated. Financial and non-financial resources are welcomed and embraced. Creativity in how you help is also encouraged.

Contribution examples

Volunteer Contributions

Student Interaction
  • Reading buddies
  • Volunteers in the classroom
  • High-level mentoring (With asssisted training from Big Brothers, Big Sisters)
  • Career Day speakers
  • Job shadowing
  • One-on-one tutoring
  • School club sponsorships – (Chess Club, Science Club, Law Club)
  • Involvement in competition and events – (Judging Science Fairs, etc.)
Mentoring a Student
Staff Development
  • Training for school staff on marketing skills, customer service, etc.
  • Technology training for school staff
  • Assistance with strategic planning, marketing campaigns, etc.
  • Assisting school staff with school fundraising efforts

Non-cash/In-kind Contributions

  • Incentives for student achievement
  • Computers and software
  • Coats, gloves, hats, etc.
  • Furniture for teacher's lounge, school library, etc.
  • Office supplies and materials
  • School supplies
  • Teacher appreciation gifts
  • Use of business facility for meetings, etc.
  • Misc. classroom materials (Globes, maps, rugs, etc.)
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Financial Contributions

  • Donation to school-based programs (After-school programs, tutoring programs, etc.)
  • Sponsorship of special on-campus activities and/or events (Holiday festivals, science fairs, etc.)
  • Donations to purchase library books
  • Trip sponsorship – Underwrite academic enrichment field trips (Mesa Verde, Snow Mountain Ranch, Keystone, etc.)
  • Donations to purchase new computers, software, and other supporting materials (Scanners, printers, etc.)
  • Donations to purchase other technology (DVD player, CD player, Smart Boards, LCD projector, etc.)