Berkeley Launches Giving Tuesday Campaign
The Berkeley Institute encourages alumni, parents, teachers, staff, and friends to support the Berkeley Institute Giving Tuesday Campaign 2024.
A spokesperson said, ““Berkeley first participated in Giving Tuesday in 2023 and is looking forward to continuing this annual tradition. Last year, we raised $9,155 out our target of $12,600 which was set to recognize our 126 years of providing education to young people in Bermuda. This year we are targeting a similar goal of raising $12,700 in recognition of our 127th year anniversary. Funds raised will go towards various initiatives and programmes within the School that provide enhanced educational experiences and Student Services Support Programmes;” shares Stephanie Lee, Berkeley’s Development & Communications Officer.
“Some of the experiences include off-campus field trips, overseas educational tours, college and university tours, and co-curricular activities. We also recognize the extremely important work of our Student Services Department, who provide not only academic and behavioural support for our students, but also offer programmes that support students’ well-being and daily living. These include a breakfast programme, lunch vouchers, and gently used uniforms.”
“We are asking our community, to help us reach our fundraising goal of raising $12,700 in 127 hours. Beginning Tuesday, December 3rd, which is Giving Tuesday, till Friday December 6th, we are asking that persons donate towards this campaign, giving amounts in denominations of 1, 2, or 7. For instance, $1,270, or $12.70. Of course, the donation doesn’t have to be in those denominations, we are happy to accept whatever donors provide, including corporate matching;” Ms. Lee continued.
The spokesperson said, “Giving Tuesday is celebrated globally on the Tuesday after American Thanksgiving as a way to encourage communities to support the non-profits, charities and educational institutions in their area. This year, Giving Tuesday falls on Tuesday, December 3rd.”
Craig Bridgewater, Chair of the Berkeley Board of Governors remarked, “As an Aided school in the Bermuda Public School System, to continue to provide the standard of excellence alumni, and current and future students have come to expect, additional funds are required to provide those supplementary value-added benefits to our students and faculty.”
The spokesperson said, “Donations are accepted year-round through the Berkeley Website: www.berkeley.bm/about/donate-online.html
“Or via direct deposit: HSBC: 010-353670-001
“Or a cheque payable to: The Berkeley Institute C/O Berkeley Institute PTSA
“For more information on supporting The Berkeley Institute, please contact Ms. Lee at 294-0373 or by email at lee.stephanie@berkeley.bm.”
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