HELP A CHILD: MAKE A GIFT TO EDUCATION: | 
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At every age, from preschool to adulthood, the Vail Valley Foundation offers the opportunity for intellectual growth, and we strive to make a difference in places where public funding does not reach. We are often asked, “What is the best way to help?” and the reality is – with your financial support. Your heartfelt donation to support children participating in the Foundation’s education programs is an investment with endless reward.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP: |
$25 provides seeds for the Sowing Seeds Program
$50 purchases sheet music for First Notes
$100 buys books for the Magic Bus
$250 funds a violin for First Notes
| $500 supports a Celebrate the Beat student/dancer
$1,000 covers a Magic Bus class
$2,500 underwrites a kindergarten scholarship
$5,000 sponsors a college scholarship |
CHOOSE A GIFT IN 2 EASY STEPS: |
1.) Choose from one of the unique programs below.
2.) Place your selection by clicking  below.
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DANCE, LIVE, LEARN
Celebrate the Beat*
Celebrate the Beat is a life-changing event for a child. Through music and dance children discover their potential by motivating them to believe in themselves, value artistic expression and develop a personal standard of excellence that they use as a benchmark in future endeavors… Learn More
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A PRESCHOOL ON WHEELS
Magic Bus*
Magic Bus, a mobile classroom traveling to underserved communities in the Vail Valley, brings books and activities to pre-school aged children. By providing exposure to language activities such as singing and story-telling, these children are more likely to succeed in school. Imagination and sense of wonder have no limits once inside the Magic Bus…
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GROW FOOD, HEALTHY LIVES
& FEED STRONG MINDS
Sowing Seeds*
Sowing Seeds, a greenhouse project, teaches children about how foods grow and how to make healthy eating choices. Students plant and care for their own gardens and sell their produce at a local farmer’s market during the summer…
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SEND A CHILD TO SCHOOL
Success at Six*
Success at Six (Kindergarten scholarships) sends an at-risk child to school full-day and helps to narrow the achievement gap among Eagle County students…Learn More
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JOY IN LEARNING THROUGH MUSIC
First Notes*
First Notes puts instruments in the hands of young students enhancing the learning process in other school subjects, strengthens their ability to relate to the world around them, and enriches their lives… Learn More
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THE CHANCE TO GET AHEAD
College Scholarships
College Scholarships give students the opportunity to pursue educational goals and realize their dreams. Each year students are selected to receive scholarships based on financial need and other criteria…Learn More
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*Vail Valley Foundation is a 501(c) (3) organization. Gifts are deductible to full extent allowable under IRS regulations.
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