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Giving
Thanks to the
generosity of the residents and businesses of Andover MA, we were able
to raise over $53,000 during our 2008-2009 Fundraising Year!!
Here is a listing of
our Charitable Contributions made for 2008-2009:
Over
$17,000 went towards summer camp programs for over 65 low income Andover
families,
$10,000
in scholarships was given to 5 Andover seniors ($2,000 each),
$3,500
was given towards the All Town Andover’s Cultural Enrichment Program,
$2,000
was given to Wood Hill Middle School for their Expendential Learning
Program,
$2,000
was given towards Andover High School’s “Senior Safari”,
$1,500
was given to Andover High School’s Science Department,
$1,271
was given to Doherty Middle School,
$1,250
was given to Memorial Hall Library,
$1,200
was given to Essex Art Center,
$1,000
was given to West Middle School,
$1,000
was given to the Andover Historical Society,
$1,000
was given to Shawsheen Elementary School,
$1,000
was given to South Elementary School,
$1,000
was given to Bancroft Elementary School,
$1,000
was given to Sanborn Elementary School,
$1,000
was given to West Elementary School,
$1,000
was given to High Plain Elementary School,
$500 was
given to the AHS Band Association,
$500 was
given to the AHS Boys Swim & Dive team,
$500 was
given to the AHS Lady Warriors Hockey team,
$500 was
given to the AHS Ultimate Frisbee team,
$500 was
given to the AHS Wrestling team,
$500 was
given to the American League Baseball team,
And $500
was given to TIP.
The financial assistance that Andona
provides includes a wide array but also targets various populations
within our community. One of our 2004 donations was to the Special Olympics All Stars Soccer Team to purchase team
shirts. The team has doubled
in size since 2003 as the opportunity to learn and play soccer is very
popular for residents of all ages. Guidelines
- How to Request Funds from Andona
October 2004
- The
All Stars Soccer Team
Team members and volunteers, coach Don Sheldon,
manager Linda Biles with Lynne Blech and Patty Garcia from
Andona
For the elementary schools (High Plain,
Sanborn, South, Bancroft and Shawsheen), Andona provides funds for the
continuation of Cultural Enrichment by helping to fund music, art and
social programs.
On
behalf of Andover All Town Cultural Enrichment Committee and all the
elementary school children, I wish to thank you Andona for their
generous support during the school year. On Monday, October
31, West Elementary will kick off this years cultural event,
CelloBop. A total of 14 programs have been scheduled.
Programs will continue throughout the week at each of the elementary
schools in Andover. We're very excited about this program and
know that our students will be fascinated with the performer, Gideon
Freudmann, and his cello mastery. Thank you once again for
your continuous support of Cultural Enrichment in Andover's
elementary schools.....Judith Farzen, Member All Town Cultural
Enrichment. - 10/05
On
behalf of the entire South School community, please extend to the
Andona members my sincere thank you for the donation of $1,000 to be
used toward the "Fisherman and His Wife" musical performance
presented under the tutelage of Children's Stage Adventures. The
musical was a great success, and taking part in the musical was a
wonderful experience for the children. We had 47 students
participate, and the remaining 550 students were in the
audience. We also had an evening performance enjoyed by over 250
people. Once again, many, many thanks for your generosity.
Regards, Dr. Eileen Woods, Principal - 11/05
At the middle schools (Doherty, West
Middle, Wood Hill and Pike), Andona directs funds to the very popular
After School programs available to students.
Once
again, on behalf of the Doherty Middle School Intramural Program, I
would like to thank you for your very generous grant donation.
Funding from your society enables us to continue to provide an
exceptional middle school intramural sports program. Your
thoughtfulness is greatly appreciated by the whole Doherty
community. ...Tom Keane, Doherty Middle School - 12/05
While at Andover High, our support
ranges from sports and club activities to helping students further their
education through scholarships.
On behalf of the
Andover Band Association, we'd like to thank you for your generous
donation to our fundraising drive for new uniforms to outfit the
Andover High School Golden Warriors Marching Band. While we
have not met our final goal of purchasing
100 uniforms, we have placed an initial order for 65 units which
should debut at the Andover Memorial Day parade in May 2005.
...Co-presidents, Andover Band Association - 12/04.
On
behalf of Andover CARES, I again want to thank you for your generous
support of our most recent publication, Access Andover. A copy
of the book, now being distributed to all grades at Andover High
School, is enclosed. We understand that it is well received, and
the current printing is expected to meet the needs of future freshman
health education classes for three to four years. Again,
the assistance....is greatly appreciated. Diane Hender,
Facilitator, Community Advocates for Resources, Education and Support.
- 12/05
In addition to assistance to school
programs, Andona provides financial help to the Easter Seals, Special
Olympics, Challenge Unlimited Therapeutic Riding at Ironstone Farm,
along with Memorial Hall Library Passes to Museums, and Andover
Historical Society and the Andover Chamber Music events.
I
am writing to thank Andona for the generous donation to support the
Andover Youth Wrestling Club. The money benefited 50 students
who signed up for the team. We had a very successful first
year. Our coaches taught the boys many strategic moves as well
as a philosophy that hard work and the belief in oneself makes all the
difference in wrestling as well as in life! We have been
fortunate enough to get the support of local towns to support us in
competing in their tournaments. Thank you for making our first
year a success! Sharon Olivieri - 3/06
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