Giving Tuesday Launches Christmas Fund Drive!

Christmas Fund Drive Launch on Giving Tuesday!

As the holiday season approaches, our school is gearing up for a festive and charitable event: the Christmas Fund Drive, launching on Giving Tuesday. This special online giving day promises to be a day of generosity and community spirit, with donor matches in place to help us exceed our fundraising goals.

Our students are particularly thrilled about the festivities, especially the “Cocoa, Cookies, and Community” open house scheduled from 3-5 PM on December 2. Last year’s favorite treat was adding peppermint candy canes to hot cocoa, and the students are eagerly anticipating it once again. Please join us for this special event!

The student leadership team is hard at work, planning and creating a video to share with everyone. We invite you to join us on social media throughout the day for updates and to track our progress on the fundraising thermometer.

Our ambitious goals for this year include raising over $16,000 to kick off the Christmas Fund Drive, over 40 Giving Tuesday donors, and 10 shared social media posts – all of this will increase the number of new attendees and donors. This event not only marks the beginning of our Christmas season but also celebrates our 77th year of the Christmas Fund Drive! 

Mark your calendars and be part of the giving spirit that makes this time of year so special. Bookmark the link to give. Or RSVP to our gathering at the school so we can plan enough hot cocoa. And join us on Giving Tuesday for the Christmas Fund Drive and help us make a difference!

For the event, please park in the West Parking Lot by the Dining Hall in the Upper Building.

Dec 3 UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who made Giving Tuesday 2025 a success at Eastern Mennonite School! We exceeded 2024 fundraising of $16,491.50. This year, 35 supporters gave $17,307! These gifts kick off Christmas Fund Drive and encourage students as they begin writing cards and inviting support. That’s 11.5% of our Fund Drive goal! Thank you!