EdUCate!'s main purpose is getting resources to the right people (students, teachers, schools) at the right time. To quote the president of Yale University: “If you think education is expensive, try ignorance.” Whether it’s for classroom textbooks or band uniforms, a specific department or classroom project, to say thanks to a special education professional, or to contribute in memory of a special person, Educate! offers many ways for you to make the difference in a child's education.

Educate offers the following ways to contribute to our classrooms:

Dollar A Day Dollar A Day funds are designated for technology in our schools. We will continue to build the framework we've established and work with the i-21 initiative. Our Goal : The i-21 standard in 100% of our classrooms. Our Dream : 100% of our families participating at a level that's comfortable, either in a once a year contribution or through the monthly option.

Teacher Wish List
Make a teacher's wish come true. Teachers tell what they REALLY need NOW and YOU decide what you can give.

The Teacher's Wish List program is EdUCate!'s latest way to directly help teachers obtain much need supplies or equipment for their classrooms. Whether it's a simple ream of paper, Expo markers or a digital camera, the Teacher Wish List program lets you see the classroom needs of your child's teacher and allows you the opportunity to make a difference by donating all or a portion of the total cost of the item. All money donated goes directly to the teacher for the specific item listed. It's that simply and easy! Click on the link above to see a list of those teachers who have asked for specific items for their classroom and how you can help.

Honor A Teacher
This is a simple and very popular way to send thanks to a teacher, administrator, counselor, or anyone at school who has made a difference in your child’s experience, and at the same time contribute to funds for our schools. Click the Honor A Teacher link above to learn more about this special program.

General Fund
For 2009-2010, these funds are being directed toward the technology needs of our schools. The main focus will be providing laptop computers and document cameras for each classroom in the five UC school cluster.

Memorial Funds
EdUCate! has several memorial funds which have been designated for college scholarships and for our endowment fund. Click on the Memorial Funds link above to learn more.

Matching Grants
Many employers (Qualcomm and Washington Mutual to name two) will match charitable contributions by their employees to nonprofit (501c3) organizations. Check with your personnel department and contact treasurer@uc-educate.org.

United Way
You can designate your United Way/CHAD contribution to U.C.Foundation for Public Schools-pledge code 99684.

Escrip
Sign up online at www.escrip.com and register your appropriate cards to activate contributions by participating retailers. Our group ID is 151237892 and the name to designate is “EdUCate!”.

Corporate Sponsors
We are always looking for businesses committed to education in the community to partner with us in supporting our schools whether by direct donations, in-kind contributions of goods or services, or underwriting a particular program. If you have a business, or a business connection, which could help us, please contact our President.