Support CHEERS

CHEERS School Family, Inc is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, dedicated to learning, literacy and love. It is our mission to nurture the growth and development of children in our care, and to offer our services to all families regardless of their economic status. However, tuition is our primary source of income, and yet only covers 93% of our actual operating costs. We are able to accept state-subsidized children and offer scholarships to lower income families only by seeking community donations and conducting frequent fundraisers. We rely on the generosity of individuals, organizations, and businesses to supplement our revenue, so that we may continue to enroll children from a wide range of economic backgrounds.

A growing body of research shows that high quality early child care makes a significant difference in the lives of many children, and your support will help us better prepare more children for the growing academic requirements of our school system. Your investment will return children who are ready to learn and succeed in school and beyond!

Please consider making a donation to our program today. We accept donations of cash, stocks, securities or real property. We also accept donations of supplies, equipment, and educational furniture.

Children First is proud to be a United Way agency! United Way agencies undergo a rigorous application process that assures fiscal responsibility, sound governance, and effective program delivery. Heritage and the Clubhouse will be applying for United Way Affiliate Agency status for FY 2008/2009.

We encourage you to designate your United Way donation to Children First. Additionally, if you are a Federal employee, you may designate your donation to Children First through the Combined Federal Campaign of the National Capital Area.