Fundraising

Thank you so much to everyone who donated during our recent Flock Party giving campaign. We had an amazing show of support, which will go directly to helping to enhance the learning experience of Hampden Elementary/Middle School students. We are very grateful for your generosity!

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Funding Priorities

As the needs of the school change, so do the organization’s funding priorities. Friends of Hampden School #55 works hand-in-hand with school leadership to fund special initiatives such as greening efforts, beyond-the-classroom activities, beautification projects, and classroom grants for teachers.

Starting in the 2018-2019 school year, we’re also starting efforts to replace the school’s aging playground, which has a growing list of health and safety concerns. Initial estimates for resurfacing the play area and replacing the equipment total approximately $170,000. Our organization is actively seeking private and corporate donations as well as grant funds for the project.

Recent successful projects supported and funded by our organization include:

• Small classroom grants for teachers

• Music workshops for students in elementary grades

• Monarch Sisters Schools Program for students in grade 3

• Painting of exterior windows and doors

• Planting of orchard trees through the Baltimore Orchard Project

• Greetings from HAMPDEN mural

Friends of Hampden School #55 is a not-for-profit organization as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. All financial contributions are tax deductible, subject to IRS regulations. Should you wish to make a donation, PayPal and personal checks are accepted.