Philanthropy
Activities and events designed to provide resources to individuals and communities in need can also can educate students about social issues and help bring the school community together. Although CR A-660 requires that fundraisers be tied to the PA/PTA’s goals, it allows for the Chancellor to permit fundraisers for humanitarian causes on a case-by-case basis. (Contact FACE for more information on obtaining approval.) Below are some examples of activities run by parents in NYC public schools that benefit the larger community:
- Coat drives
- Food drives
- Walk-a-thons
- Sister schools
- Resource-sharing among and across districts