Make Your Gift Here
Thanks to generous donors and supporters like you, Polaris is a north star in innovative education and character development. We could not achieve all we do without you. Please consider making a tax-deductible gift to Polaris this holiday season to help us deliver a high-quality education that shapes students to be effective learners and ethical leaders who contribute to a better world. Your gift sustains our transformative education, hands-on learning, and character development for K-8 students in West Humboldt Park. Thank you for your continued support. We are grateful to count you as a part of our Crew.
Enjoy a happy holiday message from our students and staff HERE.
Thank You for Joining Us in This Work!
YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFT TO POLARIS HELPS SUPPORT
$50 Classroom Supplies: Essentials for Daily Success – Fill our classrooms with paper, pencils, pens, notebooks, white boards, easel pads, construction paper, folders, rulers, calculators, Kleenex, hand sanitizer, wipes—all the necessary things!
$100 Athletics & After School Activities: Health, Fitness & Fun – Provide equipment for gym classes, basketball, volleyball, flag football, cheer team, stipends for after-school coaches and instructors, and recess supplies.
$250 Explore Art & Music: Fuel Creativity & Personal Expression – Foster creativity with art supplies, music instruments, and materials to inspire students to explore their artistic and musical talents.
$500 Equipment & Furniture: Spaces that Inspire Learning & Community – Help create beautiful, functional spaces that inspire learning, well-being, and community with furniture for students and teachers, “calm corners” in every classroom to aid social-emotional needs and reflection, comfortable furniture for the teacher lounge, fostering environments where students and teachers can thrive.
$1000 Technology: Bridge the Digital Divide – Provide every student with essential technology, laptops and tablets, interactive boards, audio/visual resources, printers and relevant technology and tools to ensure students stay connected, engaged, and ready to thrive in today’s digital world.
$1500 Teacher Professional Development: Champion a Teacher – Fund continuing education and professional development for our educators, empowering them to advance and hone their skills to educate and elevate every student’s potential.
$2500 Sitework: Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom – Support student learning with experts on transformative sitework, overnights, and hands-on experiences across Chicago and beyond (Birmingham,Washington DC, and more). Help fund transportation, admissions and site fees, accommodations, meals, etc.
Every Donation Makes a Difference. Thank You for Believing in our Mission and Supporting Polaris!
MAKE YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE GIFT BY MIDNIGHT ON DECEMBER 31
ONLINE VIA PAYPAL: DONATE HERE
BY MAIL: Make your check payable to Polaris Charter Academy and send to Polaris Charter Academy, 620 N. Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624, attn: Development Manager
QUESTIONS: Please contact Development Manager Elizabeth Whiting if you have any questions or would like to make your donation with her assistance: ewhiting@pcachicago.org
Polaris Charter Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, free public school. All donations are tax deductible.
Nevaeh, 8th Grade – Winner of our Holiday Card Contest
I want people to feel happy, calm, and peaceful when they look at my picture. My favorite part of Christmas is being with my family. I hope my picture of Christmas on a snowy day reminds people of home at the holidays. I hope everyone can be with family this holiday season.