Donate & volunteer
HOW YOU CAN HELP
MAKE A DONATION
Your financial gift can, and will, have a lasting impact on the opportunities MDEF is able to provide. You can invest in the Education Foundation’s charitable efforts in a variety of ways:
- Make a contribution in memory of a loved one.
- Honor a favorite teacher or a family member through a financial contribution.
- Planned gift: A retirement fund adviser, tax attorney, or certified financial planner may advise you of the best way to make a planned gift that would benefit you most. Examples include year-end giving, charitable annuities, and bequests.
- Sponsor a grant: Grant sponsorships in any amount will be attributed to the grant of your choice during the current grant cycle.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
The Foundation Board welcomes volunteers and provides a variety of ways to get involved:
- Help at events
- Mailings
- Book & newsletter distribution
- School projects
- Join a committee
- Host small group introductions to MDEF
To volunteer or call 208-634-6333.
SUPPORT OUR PROJECTS & EVENTS
- Attend a foundation event or fundraiser.
- Join an event committee to make a donation of time.
Your donation may have income tax advantages. Contact your financial advisor for more information.
Donate by check- mail checks to McCall-Donnelly Education Foundation, PO Box 3048, McCall, ID, 83638.
Thank you for supporting the McCall-Donnelly Education Foundation!
GRANT SPOTLIGHT
HIGH MOUNTAIN STRINGS
High Mountain Strings is a program for the development of strings players in our local elementary and middle school. Based on providing instruction for beginner and intermediate students, the program began in February 2016, and now has 20 students enjoying violin lessons. The grant from MDEF allowed the program to provide scholarship opportunities for students who might otherwise not have been able to join the program. The outstanding teacher, Jonelle Darrow, travels to McCall weekly and teaches using the traditional approach while incorporating elements of the Suzuki method. The High Mountain Strings have played on several occasions at school assemblies and have performed at the Music Society’s Christmas program for the community. These performances provided a sense of excitement, challenge and pride for the young violinists and parents alike!