Ann Arbor Co-op Nursery

Fundraising

Sand Table Fundraising at the Ann Arbor Co-op consists of a variety of popular activities established by the fundraising committee. The fundraising policy of the Ann Arbor Co-op has been one built on the spirit of volunteering one's time, talent, and/or money. Fundraising is an essential portion of the co-op's operating budget, contributing to expenses such as rent, payroll and insurance. It allows the school to keep its tuition as low as possible and therefore accessible to a diverse population. Participation in fundraising activities is not mandatory, but members are encouraged to participate to the best of their ability.
**The 2007-2008 school year is more important than ever for the fundraising team. We not only have to reach our fundraising goal, but we also need to gather enough for our move and renovation of a new space.
**Please e-mail us your address so we can send you an invitation to the upcoming Silent Auction. Thank you for supporting AACN!

70th Birthday Party and Silent Auction!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2008 auction.

Here is a sampling of donations...

Award-winning Venezuelan artist, Angelis Jackowski has donated a print. You can view some of her work at her website angelisj.com.
Rocco De Pietro co-founder and co-director of the Gallery Project has donated a woodcut titled Protective Totems.
Admission for four to the Detroit Science Center.
Two tickets to the February 29th show of Bill Kirchen at The Ark
Tickets to the Michigan Theater.
An 8 x 8 Songbird in Jade tile from Motawi Tileworks.
Sarongs from Ethnic Creations
An autographed copy of Oh, Look! by Michigan author Patricia Polacco.
A gift certificate to Great Harvest Bread Company.
A wooden table and chair set perfect for children from Downtown Home and Garden.
A gift certificate from Big George's
Take it to the hoop with an autographed basketball from the Michigan Women's Basketball Team.
Celebrate Country with a gift certificate from Dixboro General Store.
Warm up your house with a Tart Warmer from the Happy House Gift Shop in the Westgate Mall.
Autographed copies of the Found Polaroid book and Found Book by Davy Rothbart. See the Find of the Day at Found.
Keep your New Year’s resolution with a weeks worth of Yoga or Nia classes from A2 Yoga.
Celebrate your child’s birthday with a Safari Birthday Party package from Jungle Java.
Bring history alive with 6 tickets to The Henry Ford Museum.Tickets good for Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village.
See a production with your children by the Wild Swan Theater.
Check this off your To Do List: Learn to ballroom dance with a gift certificate from Arthur Murray Dance Studio.
Mmmm, Seva. Have lunch, brunch, or dinner with a gift certificate from Seva
Selling your house? See yourself above the competition with a picture of your house from Summit Elevated Photography.
Artist Katy Cassell has donated a beautiful piece. View her work at Trillium Enamel.
Ride to the airport and back in luxury in an AACN alum-owned Custom Transit car.
Learning Express has donated a lovely personalized popcorn bowl filled with goodies for your child.
Hate bringing the kids to the salon? Have Pam Gearhart cut your family's hair in your own home. How wonderful is that?!
Alum owned Sweet Gem Confections has donated a gift certificate for hand-crafted, premium truffles.
Local artist Simone DeSousa has donated one her gorgeous pieces,Inner.
Super cute Red Shoes has donated a yummy guava candle with the neatest matchbox.
If your kids love playing Kitchen,Tree City Diapers has donated a Haba Buon Appetito felt pizza set and wooden vegetable set.
Stay overnight and have a hearty breakfast at Ann Arbor Bed and Breakfast.
Gorgeous Mother of Pearl and Thai Silver bracelet and earring set made by local artist/jeweler, Nancy Melet Daly.
Gift certificate and goodies from local Acme Mercantile on Liberty St.

There are several ways you can help the Co-op:

A Donation - Send a tax-deductible donation to the Co-op. We have made over $7,000.00 since we sent out our appeal in May. Thank you to all current and past alums, teachers and parents and friends who have contributed!! Checks can be made out to Ann Arbor Co-op Nursery.

Support our Fundraisers:

Benefit Days-Benefit Days help us and our local businesses. How does it work: We shop or eat at their store and they donate a certain percent to us.

Ongoing

Avon - Local Avon distributor, Barbara Kibler, will give AACN 15% of sales from purchases made through her, not through the website. You can see what is available at her online store, www.youravon.com/bkibler, but please remember to write the check out to AACN and put it in Carrie Hatcher-Kay's mailbox (Elijah's).

Books by Chance -AACN alum's John Weise and Stephanie Bentley sell your used and new books, CD's, and DVD's online and give the Co-op a nice percentage. We make on average $200.00 a month. This is an easy way for the Co-op to fundraise. Please visit them online at www.booksbychance.com.

Creative Memories -AACN parent, Melanie Townsend will donate 20% of sales made when you or friends mention the Co-op. You can see what is available at her online store, www.mycmsite.com/melanietownsend.

Good Search-Every time you search or shop; Our school earns money; It's the 6th logo down in the "Spread the word" category on the homepage.