I Would Like To Help; Supporting MJDS

The values of tzedakah (righteous giving) and g’milut hasadim (acts of loving kindness) are central within Judaism and are a component of the school’s curriculum which you can model for our students. When you become involved with MJDS, you are joining a community where all members give generously in a variety of ways. Your contributions of time and money to our school help all of our children grow and learn. We encourage all parents and community members to give generously of their time, spirit and financial resources, not only for the benefit of future generations, but also for the pleasure it will bring you to be involved.

The MJDS Parent/Teacher Organization raises money throughout the year to provide programming for students, as well as for specific budget requests of the school. In addition, the administration coordinates four major fundraising efforts:

ANNUAL FUND

Each year we ask parents, grandparents, parents of alumni, faculty and staff, and community members to make a financial contribution to the Annual Fund. Our school relies on tax-deductible contributions to the Annual Fund to bridge the gap between tuition charged and the actual cost of each child’s education. These dollars help provide our students with the fundamental resources they need for success: a dedicated and professional staff, availability of resources both in the classroom and for teachers, and a safe and adequate facility. MJDS continues to rely on Annual Fund donations, in combination with the Minneapolis Jewish Federation allocation, to ensure these resources are available and to maintain a healthy position.

For more information or to make a gift to the 2007 MJDS Annual Fund, please contact Jeffrey Prottas, Development Director, 952.381.3500 or jprottas@mjds.net.

CARD DONATIONS

Many MJDS community members choose to send cards "in honor" or "in memory" of a loved one for special occasions and life cycle events (a minimum contribution of $10 per card).

To receive donation envelopes, contact Andrea Johnson at 952.381.3500.

MJDS ENDOWMENT FUNDS

MJDS has a number of endowments established by individuals who wished to ensure the continued availability and quality of an MJDS education. An endowment is a fund in which principal is held permanently, and earnings are used by MJDS. You can support MJDS by making a major gift to establish a fund now or upon death. An endowment can be named to honor an individual or couple, or may be established anonymously. Funds can be restricted to support specific programs or interest areas, or left unrestricted to be used where the school most needs it in a given year.

To learn more about MJDS endowment opportunities, contact Jeffrey Prottas, Development Director, 952.381.3500 or jprottas@mjds.net.

VOLUNTEERING

MJDS welcomes grandparents as volunteers.  To learn more about the variety of volunteer opportunities, contact Patty Baskin - PTO Liaison at pbaskin@mjds.net or 952.381.3452.