GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. On GivingTuesday, the global day of giving, The Foundation Schools is thankful for YOU – our incredible supporters who have madeimportant investments in our students’ success during this difficult year and done so much good!
See the difference you have made in our students’ lives!
Distance Learning
Your dedication to our students’ education has secured laptops, notebooks, headphones, and other vital supplies. Thank you for believing in their success!
Food Insecurity
Throughout the year, you have helped close the meal gap for our food insecure students. Thank you for supporting this basic need that keeps them ready to learn!
PPE
You have helped us to prepare to welcome students back into our schools when it is safe to do so by funding masks, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and other critical supplies. Thank you for ensuring the health and safety of our wonderful students and staff! We can’t wait to be with them again!
We are grateful to have had you walk beside us during this crisis. Our students can still use your help – donate here!
OTHER STORIES
Our students are transitioning to their next steps while navigating the challenges the pandemic has created for post-graduation life. Although their emotional disabilities can put them at a disadvantage when entering the competitive workforce, we know with support they can accomplish great things. Help us pave the way forward by being a contributor to the […]
Promoting Children’s Mental Health this May
During the pandemic, 55% of children felt sad, depressed, or unhappy. To let them know you care you can become a champion for mental health by participating alongside The Foundation Schools and the Maryland campaign Children’s Mental Health Matters! For over 20 years, the Maryland Health Association and Maryland Coalition of Families have partnered with […]
Incentivizing our Students
Maintaining good grades can be a challenge for students struggling with an emotional disability, financial insecurity, and other obstacles that create barriers to their success. Distance learning impacted our students’ ability to re-engage and focus in the classroom. Luckily, our PBIS system is here to help! Positive behavior interventions and supports is a multi-tiered framework […]
Why Autism Acceptance Month Matters
According to the Autistic Self Advocacy Network, acceptance is an action. And the Autism Society of America says “While we will always work to spread awareness, words matter as we strive for autistic individuals to live fully in all areas of life. As many individuals and families affected by autism know, acceptance is often one […]