Why It Matters

We all know Harbor lays a foundation for children to become confident, kind, and capable learners. If you believe in Harbor’s mission and would like to support our work, please consider a donation to The Harbor Fund.

We are proud to share that over the past few years, The Harbor School has maintained a remarkable participation rate in the annual Harbor Fund, consistently achieving above 90% participation from current families and 100% of faculty, staff, and Board members. Last year, in an incredible achievement for our 50th year, our school met our goal of raising $100,000 for our Fund for the Future, supporting financial aid, and achieved an astounding 100% participation from all three constituent groups. Individual gifts ranged from $25 to $15,000, and each donation contributed to our goals in meaningful ways.

SUPPORT THE HARBOR FUND

 

Ways to Support

If you believe in Harbor’s mission and would like to support our work, and our students’ experience, please consider a tax-deductible donation to The Harbor School Fund. Whether you are a member of The Harbor School community or a supportive member of our broader community, we invite you to join us as we aim to reach our goals.

Our educational program is also supported by funds raised through Family Association events, including the Book Fair and the Annual Auction and Gala, with targeted gifts during the Raise the Paddle. Professional Development for our expert faculty is enhanced by the special Sunshine Fund, in honor of our former Head of School, Dr. Kendra Sun-Alperin. 

The Harbor Fund

Our new approach to the Harbor Fund will provide more choice and agency to you, our donors, about how your gift is used. We are asking each of you to consider which of the three goals resonates most with you:

We understand that every family’s considerations for giving are different, and ask that you support the Harbor Fund in a meaningful and comfortable way for your family. Every gift makes a difference! 

Contribute to Connect:
Connect teachers to professional development opportunities and resources.
Connect students to materials, resources, and enriching and meaningful experiences.
Connect more familiesto Harbor through financial aid.
All of the above!Select "area of greatest need" to support all of these goals.
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Harbor School Family Association

The Harbor School Family Association (HSFA) is a group of parents and guardians that help enrich the experiences of Harbor students and families.  By sponsoring events and activities throughout the year, the HSFA strengthens and raises funds for the Harbor community.  The HSFA also supports Harbor teachers and administration by coordinating contributions to the Teacher Appreciation Fund for the purchase of holiday and end-of-year gifts, as well as planning other staff appreciation initiatives throughout the year. 

 

Volunteer or Donate:

There are many opportunities throughout the year to volunteer or donate to the school!  Contact the Harbor School Family Association to get involved at hsfa@theharborschool.org.

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The Kendra Sun-Alperin Sunshine Award

Dr. Kendra Sun-Alperin served as The Harbor School’s Head of School for three very short, but remarkable years. Our Harbor community suffered a heartbreaking loss on September 2, 2017, when Kendra passed away after a brave battle with breast cancer.

As a classroom teacher, a mentor, and our Head of School, we will always remember Kendra as having an infectious passion for influencing and shaping the success of young learners.

We are deeply honored that Kendra’s family and the Board of Trustees have created an annual award at The Harbor School in her memory.

The Kendra Sun-Alperin Sunshine Award focuses on an issue near and dear to Kendra’s heart–the idea of a “lifetime of learning.” This annual award will allow one of our faculty or staff members to pursue an extraordinary professional development opportunity that will benefit the school community.

The Sunshine Award is seeded with the generosity of Kendra’s family; it is our hope that the Harbor community will enthusiastically contribute as well, appreciating fully the value to us all.

Support the Sunshine Award:

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The Harbor Annual Auction & Gala

The Harbor Annual Auction is the major fundraising and social event of the year at The Harbor School. The evening includes silent and live auctions, raffles, and mingling with friends. Put on by HSFA volunteers, the Gala provides a lively and fun venue in which to raise funds for The Harbor School.

 

How to Give

Gifts of Cash

Please make checks payable to The Harbor School. Checks should be directed to the attention of the Business Office. Please send to: 11510 Falls Road, Potomac, MD 20854

Matching gifts

Companies often sponsor matching gift programs that enhance their employees’ charitable contributions. When gifts are made, Harbor benefits from the increased donation and the donor often qualifies for a higher giving level. Matching gift forms can be obtained from the employer’s human resources department. A copy of the form should be submitted along with the employee’s contribution.

Gifts of Securities

An outright gift of appreciated securities held for more than one year entitles the donor to an income tax deduction for the fair market value of the securities. In addition, the donor may avoid a capital gains tax. The tax deduction is the price of the stock on the date of its transfer to Harbor’s account. To donate securities, you will need a Gift of Securities Form, which we can provide.

Please contact Dana Riley.

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