WBLAEF October 2020 News

October 2020

Dear Foundation Supporters,

Please help us welcome Emily St. Martin, our new Office Administrator! Emily comes to us with over two decades of administrative experience where she has organized numerous fundraising events. Emily is an active volunteer with White Bear Lake Area Schools, Pompe Warrior Foundation, youth hockey and other youth sports. She and her husband moved to White Bear Lake in 2005 where they are proud to raise their four boys. When she has time away from her busy family life, Emily enjoys being creative, gardening and cheering on her favorite teams - her kids'!

Best Wishes,

Lori Arnold

WBLAEF Executive Director

BEAR LEGACY

VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER

If you missed our BEAR Legacy Virtual Fundraiser on October 1, you can view the full video message here. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed! The event was a great success and we feel fortunate to have so many wonderful supporters!

DONATE HERE

ORANGE TUESDAYS SILENT AUCTION

WBLAEF invites you to join our efforts as part of our first ever weeklong online silent auction event ORANGE TUESDAYS. This event takes place December 1-8, 2020. You can help us launch our event by donating an item, service or financial gift. Auction items could include vacation opportunities, sporting goods, memberships, pieces of art, lessons, unique items and gift certificates, to name a few.

DONATE AN ITEM HERE

Ryan Family

Art Grants Awarded

Two Ryan Family Art Grants were recently awarded, helping get art supplies to students at home.

FULL STORY HERE

COVID-19 Relief Fund Helping Get Meals to District Families

Initiated by Newtrax, our COVID-19 Relief Fund is benefiting families in need, by helping deliver healthy dinner meals at home.

FULL STORY HERE

The Closet Wish List

Each Thursday in November and December, donations may be dropped off directly at The Closet, between 2-4 PM.

Items especially needed at this time:

Snow pants: K-5
Boots: K-5
Girls warm leggings and tops: K-5 through middle school
Boys warm athletic pants and tops: K-5 through middle school
All ages: New socks & underwear

If you are not able to drop off during Thursday hours, please email the Foundation to schedule an appointment. Thank you for your support!

The Closet drop off site is now located at:

Area Learning Center (South Door)

2449 Orchard Lane | White Bear Lake, MN

Thursdays from 2-4 PM

If you, or someone you know, need to access The Closet,

please contact school personnel in your school to make arrangements for a visit.

LEARN MORE

VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

Marketing Content Coordinator - To assist the Foundation with various projects throughout the year. Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Constant Contact, and writing/editing experience preferred.

Special Events Volunteers - Do you like the excitement of Galas and Silent Auctions? We are looking for a few volunteers that can assist with special projects throughout the year.

Interested? - Please contact Lori Arnold at lori@wblaef.org or visit our website and fill out a Volunteer Application online.

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

The Holidays Are Almost Upon Us!

An easy way to support the Foundation, is to be sure to earmark the Foundation for your charity of choice, when shopping at smile.amazon.com.

White Bear Lake Area Educational Foundation

4855 Bloom Avenue White Bear Lake, MN 55110

651.407.7696 | wblaef.org | info@wblaef.org