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80 projects fulfilled for our classrooms
$56,206 dollars now helping our kids

This is cool -- versatile, easy to navigate, and efficient. I am a generous donor to Seattle Public Schools and through this site, I have the platform to easily assess what is needed and can match my interests with a specific school or project. -- Ann Goos, Donor

Meany has a very committed and caring staff and we are really excited to be able to reach a larger audience with their classroom wish lists. We are proud of the progress our students are making and schoolkidscomefirst.com is a great way to directly support our teachers. -- Dianna Finnerty, Meany Middle School Parent

I'm very excited about SKCF because it provides our teachers at Madrona K-8 with an avenue to fund extra projects that support their curriculum. It is also inclusive allowing parents and our community to contribute what ever amount they can afford and then to track the progress of the project funding. -- Jon Hughes Madrona K-8 PTA VP

Wow! Fantastic job. Speaking as someone who has been around education for many years, I think you all are doing such a needed thing. Plus, the whole website is impressive. -- Sue Clark, WFPA

SchoolKidsComeFirst is a great way for community members to help fund those small projects at schools that otherwise might slip through the cracks. Since it focuses on "homegrown" projects submitted by school staff, donors can be assured that their money is going straight to learnign experiences for students in the classroom." -- Steve Brown, former School Board member and Seattle Schools parent activist

The SchoolKidsComeFirst.com website is a wonderful opportunity to ensure that students have the enrichment experiences that can make a significant difference in learning. The website provides an easy way to fund specific enrichment needs while helping to address inequities in outside resources. And it is so easy -- anyone can go on-line and help a school teacher today! Congratulations to co-founders Dick Lee and Rich Carr -- a great idea to help the great schools here in Seattle." -- Dow Constantine, King County Council Member

SchoolKidsComeFirst.com was incorporated under the provisions of the non-profit incorporation statutes in Washington. Except in extraordinary conditions, all donations to SchoolKidsComeFirst.com will be tax-exempt EXCEPT in the event that (1) registration under 501(c)(3) is rejected or (2) retroactive status of donations from the date of incorporation is rejected. These are not likely.