1-2-3-4, I Declare a Giving War!

This Giving Tuesday season, Maryville City Schools Foundation (MCSF) brings back Giving Wars — a fun, friendly competition across our schools to raise vital support for the Family Resource Center (FRC).

💻 How to Give

Giving is quick & easy — just click 1-2-3-4… GIVE! to donate online. Opens Nov 21!

🚗 Tues Dec 2 – Giving Tuesday:
Donations collected in school drop-off & pick-up lines.
Classroom donation collections begin.

💰 Mon Dec 8:
Last day to turn in coin/cash/check donations at school.
Donations will be counted and credited to the correct team.

⏰ Fri Dec 12 at 6:07 PM:
Online campaign closes — will your team win?

Every dollar counts toward your grade and school totals!

🌟 How the Competition Works

Help your school.
Help your grade.
Most of all — help our kids succeed!

💌 Make a donation
🎉 Rally friends and family
📲 Share your team’s page (Find all teams here)
🔥 Watch the leaderboard heat up!

❤️ Why Your Gift Matters

Through the Family Resource Center, the Children’s Fund provides hope and opportunity for 550+ students each year by removing social, emotional, academic & economic barriers.

Your donation goes directly to students in need.
Here’s what your gift can provide:

🪥$10 – Hygiene: Supplies hygiene products for one child
🥪 $20 – Nourishing Food: Weekend and extended meals
👟 $30 – Shoes: A new pair for a child in need
👓 $55 – Vision: Eye exams or glasses so kids can see & learn clearly
👕 $75 – Clothing & Coats: Essentials for one child
🏠💡 $100 – Housing & Utilities: Emergency assistance for a family

✨ $250 – Future Shaper
🎉 $500 – Hope Builder
😍 $1,000 – Change Maker

❤️ Every dollar makes a difference for families in our community.
Give in your own way — every gift matters!

✅ All donations are tax-deductible and support students through the MCSF Children’s Fund.
🎁 Examples show how funds are used; the FRC applies donations where they have the greatest impact.

🏆 Prizes!

🏅 Winning School: The school that raises the most wins a $1,500 MCSF Grant!
💪 Overachiever Prize: The grade-level cohort (any school!) with the highest % of goal (Will it be 400%? 500%?) wins a $300 MCSF Grant!
🎈 School Spirit Prizes: Each school will celebrate its winning grade with a special prize or Spirit Day!
(MHS competes only for the school prize.)

🎯 Our Mission

The Maryville City Schools Foundation supports the enrichment of educational programs for all students in Maryville City Schools, Maryville, Tennessee.

❓ FAQs

Why am I seeing a tip option?
Givebutter is free for nonprofits and funded by optional donor tips.
You can adjust or remove the tip — it’s completely optional.

Do you accept checks or business donations?
Yes! Make checks payable to Maryville City Schools Foundation and turn them in to your child’s teacher or school by Mon Dec 8.
Include “Giving Wars” and your grade in the memo.

Who do I contact if I have more questions?
Mary Beth Martin, Executive Director of Maryville City Schools Foundation.
(865)982-7121 or mary.martin@maryville-schools.org

💡 Notes

1️⃣ We still ❤️ pennies! (“Penny Wars” confusion fixed — this year’s all about friendly fundraising.)
2️⃣ No sabotage this year — just spirited Giving Wars competition!

💥 Maryville City Schools GIVING WARS 2025!

Fundraiser for the Family Resource Center // [Tip and processing fees are optional — remove at checkout. See FAQ below.]

Team Leaderboard

Team Members