There's so much nice in this newsletter, and see if you can spot some "good trouble" (Hint: it happened in Nashville!). ACSF programs have concluded a wonderful fall semester of magnifying the genius, encouraging the curiosity, celebrating the joy, and supporting the aspirations of our students, teachers and staff.
The ACSF offices will be closed for the holidays Monday, December 26th-Monday, January 2nd, but we will be receiving year-end gifts through December 31st!
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There are many ways to make a gift to the students and educators in Asheville City Schools this holiday season! ACSF offers numerous donation avenues, ensuring that you can find the option that is best for YOU. See below for a few of our favorite options, and visit our website for additional ways to support our education community, including planned giving options!
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Make a gift to public education in honor of a loved one!
Donations may be made via cash, check, wire transfers, or online. Cash and Checks may be mailed to: Asheville City Schools Foundation, PO Box 3196 Asheville, NC 28802. Please contact our Development Director at rebecca@acsf.org to receive banking information for wire transfers.
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Transfer shares of stock to ACSF, potentially avoiding capital gains tax and lowering your tax burden. Please contact our Development Director at rebecca@acsf.org for our account information.
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If you are 70.5 years of age or older, you can make a gift to ACSF from your Individual Retirement Account! Your gift is free of federal income tax, counts toward your annual Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), and is excluded from your gross income.
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Recurring online giving is a great option for you if you want to GIVE BIG one small monthly donation at a time. Visit www.acsf.org/donate to sign up.
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A Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) allows you to make a substantial gift and receive tax advantages now, and enjoy annual annuity payments and additional tax benefits for your lifetime. Learn more about making a CGA through our partnership with The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina!
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In November, student leaders from the Racial Equity Ambassador Program and the DREAM (Dedicated. Responsible. Enthusiastic. After-School. Mentors) Team led a panel presentation on youth leadership at the national Community Schools Leadership Retreat. United Way of Asheville-Buncombe County worked with the Coalition of Community Schools and the Institute of Educational Leadership to bring movers and shakers from all across the nation to Asheville to learn more about the exceptional Community School strategy here in Buncombe County. Students led a robust discussion on the unique contributions that youth leadership provides, and how ACSF has cultivated these opportunities through our programming. Learn more about the Community Schools Leadership Retreat.
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Earlier this month, senior leaders from the Racial Equity Ambassador Program traveled to Nashville to present at the national Leaning Forward Education conference with our amazing partners at the Equity Collaborative! We were so proud to watch these students take the stage and speak about the importance of culturally responsive teaching. ACSF is honored to share our work with local, state-wide, and national audiences to advance opportunities for ALL students to thrive.
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These students have no shortage of holiday cheer! Last week, In Real Life (IRL) After-School concluded our annual 8 Days of Giving mini-session! Students focused on making gifts for friends and family through fun, hands-on clubs such as All That Glitters ornament making, Spice and Everything Nice DIY spa products, Baking Spirits Bright, Cozy Candle Making, and more! Our Santa's Elves club also gave back to community partners such as Debra Campbell with the City of Asheville, United Way, and Grove Park Inn by delivering handmade gifts.
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Supporting the amazing educators and staff in Asheville City Schools is one of our greatest honors! This fall, ACSF awarded over $25,000 in Grants to Educators and Professional Development funding to fuel innovation and inspire creativity in our classrooms. From funding the student newspaper at Asheville High and purchasing PE equipment at Lucy Herring, to providing funds for educators as they complete their National Board Certifications, ACSF does whatever it takes to support those who love our students the most! |
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Go Local Asheville is a not-for-profit organization that was founded over 12 years ago to support the local independent business community and our public schools through the sale of Go Local cards. For $20, the Go Local card can be used for discounts and perks at over 500 local independent businesses in the greater Asheville area. To date, over $220,000 has been raised for Asheville City Schools and our In Real Life After-School program! Click the button below to purchase a Go Local card and support our IRL middle schoolers!
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High Five Coffee has selected ACSF as their community partner this quarter! From November-January, a percentage of all H5 branded merch will be donated to ACSF AND you can add a donation to your coffee order at any of their 3 locations! H5 merch is the perfect gift for the coffee loving friend, loved one, or teacher in your life!
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ACSF is thrilled to be part of the 2022 Give!Local Campaign again! This year, we are joined by 47 other incredible local nonprofits working to make our community a place where all can thrive. The Mountain Xpress offers a single platform that makes end-of-year giving easy with a shopping cart that allows donors to direct a single gift, whether for $5 or thousands of dollars, to just one or to many Give!Local nonprofits. Added plus: all online processing fees are covered!
Now through December 31st, ALL donations up to $5,000 will be matched by our generous anonymous donor, and all gifts $20 or more will receive an "ACSF I Love Public Education" koozie. Click below to learn more and join us!
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Click here to view a full list of community businesses supporting our students.
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