February Days of Giving

THANK YOU!

The Impact of Your Heart

Challenge Met: $10,000 Match Fully Unlocked, thanks to the generosity of Ken Zekavat ‘74.
Total Raised: To date, and together with the match, we’ve raised over $25,000!
Your Impact: Direct support for the creative spirit and well-being of the entire Westfield community.

Whether you gave $5 or $2,500, you are a vital part of this success story. Thank you for investing in the vibrant dreams and creative energy that will define Westfield’s future.

The "Why" Behind the Heart

We are feeling the love! Our Give from the Heart donors have been leaving the most incredible notes of encouragement. Their kindness is the fuel for our mission. See for yourself why our supporters believe in our Westfield Community:

"Westfield has shaped generations of our family and our support enables other families to share in the nurturing and joyful community." -- Robert '64 and Judith '64 Cope, Alumni, Alumni Parents, Alumni Grandparents

"In appreciation for the experience given to my sister and me." -- Jay Rosenberg '62

"Because I love being part of this community, and want to be a part of ensuring its future." -- Thomas and Cathy Stelling, Current Parents

"Westfield Friends is special to me as a teacher because from the moment I walked through its doors, I felt an overwhelming sense of love and belonging that has stayed with me ever since. It feels like home." -- Lauren Shafer, Current Faculty

"Because we LOVE WFS" -- Sharene Neri, Alumni Parent

"I am who I am in part because of how WFS shaped me! I'm forever indebted to the school for building my foundation." -- Ranna Jahara '04

"I believe in strong school communities. Supporting events, activities, and student programs helps create a nurturing environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged." -- Harman Pannu, Current Parent

"My kids loved WFS" -- Brian McManus, Alumni Parent

"I am grateful for the school's diversity, emphasis on values of kindness, respect and care for each other in a collaborative, joyful, supportive environment." -- Nancy Turner '62

In the spirit of love and joy, everyone can play their part and give from the heart.

Why the Fund for Westfield is so important

Our school budget is made up of tuition, grants, and gifts such as yours. Each gift contributes to our work educating students at Westfield Friends. Every gift to the Fund for Westfield Friends School goes directly to support student scholarships, teacher salaries, and the programs we offer our students.

Like all independent schools, Westfield Friends School depends upon the generosity of our community to support our everyday priorities as well as our long-term future. Tuition covers approximately 80% of the actual cost of educating a student in an independent school with the remainder of costs being covered by other sources of revenue. The single most significant of these gap-bridging revenue sources is the Fund for Westfield Friends School.

All year Westfield alumni, alumni parents, current parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, Trustees, and friends of our community join together in making these tax-deductible gifts online or via check to the School.

Gifts to the February Days of Giving are also considered gifts to The Fund for Westfield Friends School. The goal is to create a massive wave of generosity that lasts well beyond these days, and touches everyone in our Westfield community. Plan to give from heart on these dedicated days of giving.

No donation amount is too small – every gift is very much appreciated!

Please know that no gift is too small. Each and every gift benefits our School and our students! The important thing to remember is that we count on you. Our dedicated faculty and staff believe strongly in our mission and have achieved every school's dream goal of 100% Faculty and Staff Participation in the Fund donations.

You may designate your gift to the Fund for Westfield Friends School to honor a loved one’s birthday, anniversary, graduation, or memorialize a family member or friend with a gift to Westfield Friends. Please let us know the name of the person you are honoring with your gift, and the name of the party who should receive notification of your gift.

The Fund for Westfield Friends School campaign runs during the school’s current fiscal year. Pledges or gifts may be made at anytime during the year, but those made on or before December 31 (postmark date) are eligible to be claimed as a current year tax deduction (to the extent allowed by law).

If you have questions about The Fund for Westfield Friends School, please feel free to contact Dr. Margaret Haviland, Head of School.

Westfield Friends School is a registered 501(c)(3) organization.
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