Literacy Lights the Way is a heartwarming fundraiser dedicated to supporting our school's Celebrate Reading program. This event brings together students, families, and community members with a shared passion for promoting literacy. By raising funds, Literacy Lights the Way ensures that students have access to diverse reading materials, engaging literacy activities, and special events that inspire a love for reading. The support from this fundraiser directly impacts our school's efforts to cultivate lifelong learners and create an environment where reading truly shines. Literacy Lights the Way helps make reading a bright and exciting part of every student's journey.

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Online donation options include all major credit cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and ACH. We also welcome Personal and Business Checks. After completing the online donation form, Personal and Business Checks should be sent via postal mail to the address provided at checkout. Checks may also be dropped off at the Franklin Township Elementary main office. All checks must be made payable to Gettysburg Area Education Foundation or GAEF.

Thank you in advance for your donation!

The work of Gettysburg Area Education Foundation is rooted in these beliefs:

• Investment in today’s children is an investment in the future.
• All students should have access to the resources they require to meet their potential.
• Our community recognizes the value of educational experiences.
• As a foundation we have a unique opportunity to engage our community.
• Our role is to support, not supplant, district services.
• Our school district employees are committed to quality.
• We have an obligation for responsible stewardship of the funds and resources entrusted to us.

Your gift will help the Gettysburg Area Education Foundation continue to provide:

Fundraising assistance to all Gettysburg Area School District organizations and staff through direct grants and access to GAEF's Giving Hub crowdfunding page.
Up to $3,000.00 in grants each year to Gettysburg Area School District staff to encourage classroom innovation and/or help solve funding challenges outside the annual building or department budget.
Grants for financial assistance to Gettysburg Area High School students enrolled in career and technical education classes to help cover registration and entry fees as well as travel, hotel, and meal costs for attending regional, state, and national competitions and conferences. Financial support for these grants is provided by the Larry R. and Janet M. Redding Designated Endowment Fund held by the Adams County Community Foundation.
Grant writing assistance and support to Gettysburg Area School District organizations and staff.

Franklin Township "Literacy Lights The Way"

By Gettysburg Area Education Foundation

Franklin Township "Literacy Lights The Way"

...a fundraiser supporting our school's "Celebrate Reading" program.

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