Supporting Hope Hall

Hope Hall is a private, non-denominational, not-for-profit school designed for students with special learning needs who consistently experience frustration in the traditional classroom setting. Hope Hall is committed to the belief that when students are given respect and enough time in a supportive, multi-sensory learning environment, they can become successful learners.

From scholarships for our students to instructional supplies and maintenance, there is always a need for which we could use your financial assistance, gift-in-kind, or volunteer help.

To make a gift to Hope Hall, contact the Development Office at (585) 426-5824 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Remember, your gift may be tax-deductible.

Thank you for your support!

Annual Appeal
The Future Full of Hope Appeal enables children who once dreaded school to experience the joy of learning. The actual cost to educate each child at Hope Hall is $12,500. Tuition is $4,000 per year, leaving a deficit of $8,500 per year to be raised. Every dollar from our Future Full of Hope Appeal is used to make up this deficit and provide tuition assistance in the form of scholarships for children who need them.

United Way
Ask your United Way Volunteer Fundraiser for a Donor Choice Contributor Information Brochure. Fill out choice # 3 on the Donor Choice Contributor Information Brochure. Indicate the portion of your donation that you would like to go to HOPE HALL, UNITED WAY AGENCY ID # 2108. Return the Donor Choice Form, along with your Pledge Card, to your Volunteer Fundraiser.

Scholarship Program
Our tuition is $4,000. We need to keep our tuition as affordable as possible because more than 85% of our families live at or below the poverty level as defined by HUD. The Scholarship program allows us to help the children who need our program but whose families are unable to pay the tuition. All donations to this program go directly to family tuition needs.

Path to Hope
Path to Hope offers donors an opportunity to purchase personalized bricks. These bricks provide a lasting tribute and a unique way to honor loved ones or to commemorate a special occasion. Funds from this program go to Building upkeep, repairs and renovations.

Legacy of Hope Society
Our Planned Giving program affords our donors the joy and satisfaction of knowing you are helping to ensure that Hope Hall will continue to help children with special learning needs achieve success in the classroom and beyond. Members of the Legacy of Hope Society are listed on a plaque that recognizes their generosity.

Event sponsor
We have sponsorship opportunities for our Golf Tournament, Gala, and Walk for Hope. Sponsorships are event-specific.

Other

• Snack Pack Group – Snack is provided every day for every student. This program provides the funds to obtain the healthy snacks given to the students.
• A Hungry Child Can’t Learn Program – A hot lunch is offered each day to the students. This program provides the cost of lunch for students’ who cannot afford to bring or buy their lunch.
• Christmas Toy Drive – Each year, Hope Hall collects new toys to help Hope Hall families who cannot afford to purchase gifts for their children.

Otis Spunkmeyer/Chippery Cookie Dough Fundraiser
The students sell Otis Spunkmeyer/Chippery cookie dough during the first two weeks of November. Forty percent of every purchase supports our school. For more information on this fundraiser, please call the School Office at 426-0210.

Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser
This is another student fundraiser which takes place in November with delivery of the plants just before Christmas. This fundraiser helps us meet our operational budget. For more information on this fundraiser, please call the School Office at 426-0210.

Easy Fundraising Activities
Our school participates in the Campbell’s Labels for Education program.  This program enables Hope Hall to earn free educational and athletic equipment.  You can help us by saving labels from any of the hundreds of varieties of Campbell’s products. We also collect Box Tops for Education from your General Mills products.

There is an opportunity for those people using the Target charge card.  Target charge card users can designate a school of their choice to receive a donation equal to 10% of their charges.  You must mention this at the time of your purchase, and let them know that you would like this donation to go to Hope Hall.

With the help of St. Pauly Textiles, Hope Hall will collect used clothing throughout the entire school year instead of a one-time only clothing drive.  A permanent — 24 hour — collection box is located at Hope Hall in the back parking lot, next to our playground fence. Your clothing donations will be reused in the U.S. and Third World countries.  Your donations are tax deductible and Hope Hall will earn $40.00 for every 1,000 pounds donated.

Ongoing Hope Hall Fundraisers:

Path to Hope —This is a special fundraising program that offers donors an opportunity to purchase personalized bricks for $100 each. These bricks provide a lasting tribute and a unique way to honor loved ones or commemorate a special occasion.

Legacy of Hope Society —This program is for donors who wish to make a planned gift which include provisions for Hope Hall in wills, trusts, life insurance and other types of gifts.

Volunteer Opportunities
Hope Hall has numerous volunteer opportunities based on the interest and time availability of the volunteer. Our Volunteer Coordinator is Linda Fagan. If you'd like to explore the possibility of being a volunteer at Hope Hall, please call Mrs. Fagan at 426-0210 for an interview.