Dear Community Members,

We are pleased to share that Wonders Child Care Center will host our 2nd Annual Pink Party on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at our administrative offices on Willard Avenue,  “The Pink House”. Once again, the evening’s silent auction will support our Financial Assistance Fund, providing vital tuition assistance for families in our community.

One of the area’s most well respected providers of safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate early childhood and school age programs, Wonders is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization committed to offering accessible, available and affordable care for children and their families. For thirty-five years Wonders has been committed to offering a vibrant, caring, diverse and engaging learning environment that now comprises two early childhood and seven school age programs in the District, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, and Silver Spring and serves over 700 children and employs over 100 staff.

With the continued economic downturn, the request for tuition assistance continues to increase while the gap between what tuition revenues cover and what it costs to run Wonders’ exceptional programs widens. Currently Wonders provides between 15 to 80 percent tuition assistance to 28 qualifying families totaling $150,000 in scholarships. While we are proud of these efforts, we must look to support from our wider community to better meet the increasing financial needs of current families and those seeking quality childcare regardless of their financial background.

Last year’s Pink Party was a tremendous success; raising over $12,000 in scholarship funds for Wonders families. The theme of this year’s silent auction is Wine and Dine. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to help us make the auction another great success. All contributions, in the form of a gift certificate or tangible item, should be related to food and/or wine. Your support will be recognized on the night of the party as well as in the commemorative auction catalog to be distributed to current families and the wider Wonders community of alumni, their extended families, friends and former staff.

If you are interested in making a donation please return the enclosed donation agreement no later than March 15. Your contribution to our Financial Assistance Fund is the key to our success and will help us provide the programs and care necessary for families to live their lives and thrive. As a valued community member please join us in ensuring greater access to Wonders and giving children and their families a safe and inspiring environment to play, learn and grow.

With kindest regards,

Joanne Hurt//Executive Director
Phoebe Avery//Wonders Board Member & Pink Party Planning Chair

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