| 2011 Back-to-School Fair | |
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What is the Back-to-School Fair?The Back-to-School Fair, begun in 2003, is a communtiy-wide old fashioned fair held in Falls Park located in the center of Pendleton. The mission of the fair is to raise money to buy backpacks and school supplies for the children participating in the free and reduced lunch program in the South Madison School Corporation. When is the Back-to-School Fair?The 2010 Back-to-School Fair will be held on Saturday, August 20th from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in Falls Park. Who organizes the Back-to-School Fair?The Back-to-School Fair is a ministry of South Madison County churches in cooperation with local businesses, clubs, and charities. Pendleton Christian Church manages the planning of the event. Who sponsors the Back-to-School Fair?In past years, the Back-to-School Fair has been sponsored by over one hundred local businesses, organizations, and individuals in addition to the thousands of people who come the day of the event to help raise money for the children. What direct impact will this fundraising event have on the community?Since it's beginning, the Back-to-School Fair has raised enough money to provide free backpacks and school supplies to thousands of children. Providing these supplies takes a tremendous burden off these families and allows the children to start off the school year on the right foot. Excess funds from the Back-to-School Fair are used to purchase new clothes and shoes distributed through Outfitters, a nonprofit store that provides free clothing to these children. How much of my donation is actually being used to buy backpacks, school supplies, shoes, and clothes?100% of the net profits of the fair are used to buy backpacks and school supplies. There are some operating costs to the fair, however there are no administrative or management fees. How can I participate in the Back-to-School Fair?You can participate in the Back-to-School Fair by a) donating a product or service; b) volunteering to help the day of the Fair; c) giving a monetary contribution; and d) coming and enjoying the festivities the day of the Fair. How do I donate an item or service to the fair?Donated items may be dropped off at Pendleton Christian Church in the lobby area on the church pew. Please complete the Back-to-School Donation Form and send it with your donated item. For more information or to make arrangements for donation pickup, please contact Kris Huntzinger at (76)779-4050 or kshuntzinger@comcast.net. Where do I send a monetary contribution?Monetary donations are welcome! Please complete a Back-to-School Donation Form and mail it with your check to 1170 S. Pendleton Avenue, P. O. Box 376, Pendleton, IN 46064-0031. Checks should be made payable to Pendleton Christian Church/Back-to-School Fair. Are donations tax deductible?Your donations are considered a charitable contribution. You will receive a charitable contribution letter from Pendleton Christian Church with the church's tax-exempt number. How will the community know of my donation?As a sponsor, you will get free advertising by being listed on the Back-to-School Fair website, listed on the "Wall of Sponsors" on the day of the event, listed on the back of the event t-shirts (items valuing at least $250 and received before 7/19) and listed in the thank you ad placed in the local newspapers after the event. Who do I call or email if I have questions about the Back-to-School Fair?Please call Pendleton Christian Church at (765) 778-2156 or email us at kshuntzinger@comcast.net. |