You can help SOMAS continue to offer innovative and quality programs! Now in our 88th year, SOMAS is a key contributor to the educational and cultural life of our community. We strive to keep our class prices down so that we continue the tradition that our school was founded upon – a community school where people can gather to learn, stay informed, and be entertained.

Your contribution can help fund course offerings and programs such as:

The Children’s Summer Program, attended by approximately 700 children each summer. We employ over 70 high school students as “Yellow Shirt” counselors, as well as many local district teachers and talented community members.
English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, provided since 1937, helping non-native speakers learn the basics of the English language including listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Suzuki Violin Lessons for grades K-5 and two orchestras for grades 5-8.
A wide variety of lectures on topics ranging from the current state of investigative journalism to the American Movie Musical.
Personal enrichment classes, such as college planning, finance, languages, fitness, art, technology and more.

To learn more about SOMAS and to peruse our catalog, please visit our website.

SOMAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and does not receive funding from municipal or school budgets, relying almost exclusively on revenue generated by class fees and donor support. Donations at any level of giving are gratefully accepted; additionally, we now accept sustaining donations where you can choose to give regularly throughout the year. Your donation may qualify as a charitable deduction for federal income tax purposes. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees. Please contact your employer about their matching policy and consider a corporate match of your SOMAS donation today.

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