Come One, Come All!

Nebinger and Meredith invite QV neighbors to their spring fundraising fairs.

By Hilary Young

Part of what makes our Queen Village community so spectacular are the two great public schools that our children have access to as residents: William M. Meredith Elementary School and George W. Nebinger Elementary School. Though these institutions and their wonderful educational reputations anchor the community by drawing families to the neighborhood and keeping it vibrant, both schools are underfunded by the School District of Philadelphia.

To combat budget deficits and provide our kids with enriching opportunities, parents at both schools are dedicated to rolling up their sleeves and launching fundraising efforts that are a blast— whether you are a school parent or not!

Nebinger’s spring fundraiser, Joy at Nebinger, is focused on bringing joy to the community. Hosted on Saturday, April 22, at the Bok Building by the Nebinger Parent Teacher Association (PTA), the event will raise money to support extracurriculars such as art, drama, and sports, as well as teacher appreciation and greater community engagement. Tickets will be sold until the space is at capacity. So mark your calendar and get your tickets for food, fun, an auction throughout the night—and the opportunity to meet other adults dedicated to the vibrancy of the Nebinger community.

To purchase tickets, make a donation, provide sponsorship as a local business, or contribute items to the auction, visit the Nebinger PTA website, nebingerpta.org/joy.

April is also the month that Meredith hosts its annual spring fundraiser, a Soiree Under the Stars, at the Headhouse Shambles on Saturday, April 29. The event is based on this year’s school mantra, “At Meredith, Everybody is a STAR!” The Meredith Home and School Association will be raising funds for curriculum enhancement, upgrading recess and gym equipment, hiring lunch and classroom aids, and improving the school auditorium— from a new sound system to HVAC updates. A 50/50 raffle and an online silent auction will run from April 14 to April 30, and you don’t have to attend the soiree to be part of the bidding fun!

Come out and meet other parents or neighbors for this annual event. You can purchase tickets, make a donation, become a sponsor, or provide auction items, through Meredith’s dedicated event link: meredithelementaryhsa.betterworld.org.

Both the Nebinger PTA and the Meredith HSA are 501(c)(3) organizations, so all donations are tax deductible.

Whether you are a parent of a schoolaged child in our neighborhood, a local business, or a good neighbor looking for ways to give back, both of these annual fundraisers provide great opportunities to support our community and help the children of Queen Village. ■