St. Elizabeth School, Baltimore, Maryland

"My son has begun to make great progress in reading and math for the first time in his educational history. After years of resistance, he now wants to go to school."

"In the last three years, my son's improvement has been fantastic . to know where he was come from and to see him now -- it's a miracle and a blessing."

"We are so thankful that our grandson..is a student at St. E's. Everyone is so loving and caring - and no task seems to be so strange or difficult for you if it meets a student's needs."

Become an Investor in St. Elizabeth School!

One of the best ways you can make a difference in the lives of St. Elizabeth School students is to make a contribution to the School. SES receives tuition funding from local school systems and the State of Maryland for basic programs and services. However, these funds do not cover all costs. Your gifts are what make the difference by providing program enhancements and enriching opportunities for students that go above and beyond the basics. Your tax-deductible contribution makes it possible for St. Elizabeth School to continue to be a premier school in special education. SES is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Ways to Give

Contributions are always welcome. You may designate your gift to one of five funds during this 2008-09 school year, or to the SES Foundation:

Classroom Fund -- gifts to this fund will be used to provide educational materials and supplies to classrooms
Therapies Fund – gifts to this fund will be used to provide materials, equipment, and supplies for clinical services, art therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech-language therapies.
Vocational Fund – gifts to this fund will be used to support our vocational training programs and activities, including SES Artisans and our Vending Program.
Technology Fund – gifts to this fund will be used to provide Assistive Technology equipment for students, as well as supporting the continual upgrading of computers, software, and licenses throughout the school.
General Fund -- undesignated gifts that will have an immediate impact to support projects or meet needs as they arise during the school year.
SES Foundation – gifts for the long-term health and stability of the school. See below for more information about the SES Foundation.

Donate on-line, or send a check or money order to:

Development Office
St. Elizabeth School
801 Argonne Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21218-1998

Tribute Gifts: Memorial or Honor Gifts may be made in memory or in honor of an individual, family, or group of people. Gifts may be designated to any of the funds listed above. When your gift is received, it will be promptly and properly acknowledged to the donor as well as the honoree or other appropriate person. Click here to donate now!

In Kind Gifts are needed for the School Store, Special Fundraising Events, and for various items on the “wish list”. Please see Special Events below or contact the Development Office for details.

Store Purchases

Giant Food supports SES through Bonus Card A+ Bonus Bucks program. Designate SES on-line at www.giantfood.com or in any store. The SES School ID # is 01449. Remember, you must designate the school every fall, at the beginning of their new campaign. Be sure to watch for information at your local Giant. Giant has donated almost $5,000 to SES in recent years.

Target Stores support SES through Take Charge of Education program. Apply for a REDCard (Target VISA) and designate St. Elizabeth School #7782. Using the REDCard earns SES 1% of purchases at Target and Target.com, and ½% everywhere else VISA cards are accepted. You can apply for the credit cards and designate SES in stores or on-line at www.target.com. Go to the bottom of the home page, then click on “Community” then “Education” then “Take Charge of Education.” Designate #7782. Target has donated over $2,000 to SES since 1997.

Office Depot: Every time you purchase something at Office Depot, tell the cashier you would like to designate St. Elizabeth School # 700 459 71 for a rebate. Office Depot will then apply 5% of your purchase to their Rebates to Schools program for SES. SES uses these rebates when ordering paper supplies.

Your participation in these store rebate programs is extremely helpful.

Work Place Giving

United Way provides yet another way to support St. Elizabeth School. Payroll deductions through United Way enhance the programs we offer to students. Please use the write-in form to designate SES as recipient. SES is not a United Way agency; however, we have been approved to receive funds via United Way because of the population we serve. Our number is 3824. Just enter 3824 and write-in the name of the school and the address – 801 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218.

Matching Gifts are available through many employers. They will match contributions in whole or partial percentages of a donor’s gift to a charitable organization. This allows you, the donor, to increase your gift to St. Elizabeth School. Ask your employer for necessary forms.

Special Fundraising Events

Click HERE for Bull & Oyster Roast
Click HERE for Golf Tournament

Planned Giving

St. Elizabeth School Foundation, Inc. The St. Elizabeth School Foundation, Inc. was established in June 2000 to invest funds for future uses, such as capital improvements or for emergency expenditures. The Foundation is organized as a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, whose sole purpose is to support St. Elizabeth School. The Foundation has its own Board of Directors.

All bequests and estate gifts are directed to the SES Foundation. These gifts are extremely important in paving the way to the future for our students and our school. Cash gifts are also welcome at any time.

Bequest Gift

By leaving a gift to SES in your will, you will be giving the gift of a lifetime. If you would like to make a bequest to St. Elizabeth School, please direct it to the SES Foundation. Here is sample wording that you can use:

A Specific Bequest to St. Elizabeth School Foundation: "I give, devise, and bequeath to St. Elizabeth School Foundation, located at 801 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21218-1998 $_______."

A Percentage Bequest to St. Elizabeth School Foundation: "I give, devise, and bequeath to St. Elizabeth School Foundation, located at 801 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, Maryland 21218-1998 _______ percent of my estate."

A Residual Bequest to St. Elizabeth School Foundation: "All the residue of my estate, including real and personal property, I give, devise, and bequeath to St. Elizabeth School Foundation, located at 801 Argonne Drive, Baltimore, MD 21218-1998."

Other Estate Gifts

If you are interested in giving to SES through a planned giving vehicle such as a gift annuity, donor-advised fund, charitable remainder trust, or other vehicle, please contact the SES Development Office at 410-889-5054, ext. 1152.

Donor Recognition

Major Donor Recognition

St. Elizabeth School Circle — A donor recognition Circle for individuals, organizations, corporations, and foundations that have given more than $25,000 cumulatively over the years.

St. Francis Charism Society — A donor recognition Society of individuals who name St. Elizabeth School or the St. Elizabeth School Foundation in their bequest, estate, or other planned gift.

Annual Giving Clubs:

Principal’s Club — For donors who contribute $501 or more in any given year.

Blue & Gold Club — For donors who contribute $200—$500 in any given year.

1961 Club — For donors who contribute $50—$199 in any given year. (All alumni donors who contribute less than $50 are also members of the 1961 Club.)

Club members are invited to various events and activities throughout the school year.