I'm working on a fundraiser right now for a school in New Jersey for kids with developmental disorders and disabilities. My interest in this area stemmed from my time with Autism Speaks. It boggles my mind that these parents could be you, me, anyone we know, ready to have a child, go through all of the joy and fear of those first few years and all of a sudden you realize things just aren't as you expected and your child is struggling. From there comes the doctor appointments, the therapies, the realization that a regular school just won't cut it.Newmark School in Plainfield (grades K-8) and Newmark High School in Carteret (grades 9-12) are state-approved private schools that meet the individual needs of these children, while challenging them academically and socially.
Each year, the Newmark Schools hold an Art Show, which is an opportunity for the students to express their insight, intelligence and intuition. The Show features work by the students that is sold to attendees during a wine and cheese reception and viewing. The pieces are created by the students as a result of their strong determination to succeed and a passion to discover the power and strength within the artist. These are some of the pieces from last year's show:
The Newmark School is approaching fundraising this year in a smart way. Everyone knows this is a tough time to get big donations so we're reaching out to as many people as we can to build the Newmark School community, raise awareness for the school and just cover the costs of the event. Entry is just $25 and artwork is $40-$60 with a percentage of original artwork sales going directly to the students.
We're reaching out to related associations, local businesses, hospitals and medical centers to attend and purchase artwork for their office walls. If you can make it, please visit http://newmarkeducation.com/giving_artshow.html for RSVP information!
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