Our fundraising goal is determined in the spring when the Local School Council and Principal Armendariz present us with the budget. We then work to raise the funds that they determine are needed to provide Lincoln students an excellent education, above and beyond the funding from CPS. Lincoln Elementary does not receive any additional funding. FOL does not determine how to spend the money we raise. Principal Armendariz determines what the school’s needs are, and the LSC approves the spending.
The funds we raise go towards curricular needs and historically have been used to maintain reduced class sizes, retain experienced teachers, support creative learning through robust music and art programs and better integrate technology into the classroom.
We are successful only if we have school-wide participation. Our goal is 100% participation. Stay connected with us by joining our Zoom meetings, joining our planning sessions or helping us connect with neighborhood or corporate sponsorship opportunities.
The goal this year is $665,000
Everyday Ways to Participate
Things you do and buy everyday can raise funds for Lincoln.
Shop with Amazon Smile.Any eligible purchase you make using Amazon Smile results in money for Lincoln. Imagine the spending power of the parents and grandparents of Lincoln students! Go toSmile.Amazon.comand choose Friends of Lincoln, Inc. Chicago. PRIME DAY is OCTOBER 13-14
Shop with Scrip gift cards. Buy, send and use gift cards purchased via Scrip. Retailers offer a percentage of your purchase back to Lincoln, ranging between 1.5% and 18%. Send or give these cards as gifts, purchase them for your own use in place of your regular debit or credit card or use as you would any other gift cards. These cards can be emailed to you or a recipient within minutes or have physical cards shipped to your home. Download the RaiseRight app in the app store or Click ShopwithScrip.com enter Lincoln ID AALBLD6437467 and start earning every time you shop. Bonus days are every Friday in October.
Company Match. Some companies are now matching 2:1 on eligible donations. Please take the time to ask how to take advantage of this earning opportunity.
FOL Sponsored Events
Far from a normal year, we have adapted our fundraising strategies accordingly.
ThePhonathon pledge driveaims to keep you connected with the needs of the school. To reach our goal, we seek any level commitment from every family. Please make your pledge in whatever way works for your family. This fundraiser kicks off in November and our goal is 100% participation.
Sponsorship. We seek commitment from neighbors and neighborhood businesses to offer their support in exchange for marketing opportunities in our school community.
Laps for Lincolnis a fun, active way to connect students with friends, grandparents and other relatives while raising funds. The students lead the charge on this campaign by raising funds, one lap at a time. While we hope this will be a school wide gathering in June, we are optimistic that the kids will be successful even if it is a virtual event.
Additional fundraisers may be added if COVID 19 restrictions are lifted.
