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- News: Tax-Exempt Donations to Fairhaven Girls’ School
As of December 1, 2008, Fairhaven Girls’ School (FGS) is operating under the 501c3 federal tax exempt status of The Power of Hope, a Washington youth-serving nonprofit.
This legal and temporary fiscal agency agreement gives FGS the ability to solicit, and donors to claim, tax-exempt gifts to FGS while FGS completes the 501c3 approval process. Charitable gifts to Fairhaven Girls School are legally tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes under this agreement. The federal tax ID number for The Power of Hope is 46-0468164. Call Michael Harris, executive director, at 206-755-4130 if questions.
Checks for donations should be made to “Fairhaven Girls’ School” and should be referenced on tax returns as “The Power of Hope dba Fairhaven Girls’ School.”
Fairhaven Girls’ School is a Washington State Non-profit serving girls in the middle grades in Whatcom County. The mission of Fairhaven Girls’ School (FGS) is two-fold:
· FGS will inspire and educate middle-school girls (grades 5-8) in Whatcom County.
· FGS will serve as a community resource for parents, educators and community members.
Fairhaven Girls’ School believes that girls thrive in a single-sex educational environment. Providing a full-spectrum education for grades five through eight, the curriculum is carefully designed for each girl to embrace a positive, authentic identity, passion for learning, leadership opportunities, and broader connections to the larger world community. Girls at Fairhaven Girls’ School develop competence and confidence through work and service, authentic identity through reflection and creativity, and courage through perseverance. Fairhaven Girls’ School believes that this work is accomplished through respect for and in partnership with families, the school community, the environment and society, at large.
Currently, over 30% of the students enrolled at FGS receive some financial aid to support their attendance at FGS. This reality reflects the FGS commitment to sustaining a financially diverse student community. Support for FGS Scholarship programs is needed and donations are tax-deductible. Please consider investing in the educational success of girls in our community.
Please visit Fairhaven Girls’ School on Cornwall Avenue, or online at: http://www.fairhavengirlsschool.org to explore the many ways you can get involved in the FGS Project!
Thank you!
Amanda Werchan, Director
FairhavenGirlsSchool.org
1830 Cornwall Ave, Suite #101
Bellingham, WA 98225
360.393.3263
Donations can be mailed to:
Fairhaven Girls’ School
P.O. Box 4162
Bellingham, WA 98227
- June 24: Amanda Werchan, Director of FGS, is interviewed on KGMI radio. Check it out!
Part 1
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- FGS has a new building! We are thrilled to announce the location of the FGS building at 1830 Cornwall Avenue in Bellingham, Washington. FGS will be actively working to prepare the new space a grand beginning of FGS in September 2008. Many opportunities are available to support FGS in our community and we invite your ideas and suggestions as FGS prepares for the first class of FGS students. Thank you Doug Meyer for assisting in our pursuit of the FGS building!
- 'FGS Community Meeting' - You're invited to an evening information session.
If you are considering FGS for your daughter, you are invited to meet FGS faculty, staff and directors to learn more about the FGS project. FGS Directors will present a review of the school development, remaining challenges and invite group discussion to meet shared goals. Fairhaven Branch of Bellingham Library, Fireplace Room (ground floor). April 25th, 6-8 pm. Seating is limited and your RSVP is requested. Please call the school office (360.527.3695) to RSVP, or email
- Thinking about Summer 2008? Fairhaven Girls' School is planning a fantastic 5-week Summer program that includes: Girls' Camp 2008 (grades 4-6); FGS Bridge Program: Summer School @ FGS (girls entering grade 6 in the fall); and, PetalPoint Camp - and entrepreneurial ad(venture) for 7th & 8th grade girls.
- FGS pilots new SCRIP program: 'Sustainable SCRIP for Schools', featuring members of Sustainable Connections. FGS is currently enrolling new merchants and will begin accepting SCRIP purchase requests from the public in August 2008.
- FGS presents: Festival of Schools, March 30, 2008. This public community event is presented to introduce local private schools, alternative education resources, and extra-curricular activities to the Bellingham community. You are invited to participate and meet prospective students and families as they explore the diverse educational opportunities our community offers!
- Marja Brandon, Head of School at Seattle Girls' School, led an informative presentation addressing key issues in girls' education and the growing movement to develop single-sex schools nationwide. Fairhaven Girls' School Director, Faculty and Staff also presented information about the development of Bellingham/Whatcom County's first all-girls' middle school. Date: August 24, 2007 (6-8 pm). 1300 Broadway Bellingham, WA 98225 (Intersection of Broadway and W. Holly)
- Fairhaven Girls' School - Girls' Camp 2007 featured in Bellingham Herald...June 23, 2007... read more
- FGS is seeking dynamic local women for School Development Board participation. We welcome your interest!
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FGS receives anonymous hardware and software donation to FGS Technology Program. Every FGS student will have use of a laptop to support her academic studies!
Amanda Werchan is interviewed on KGMI radio read more
David Verret of Urban Design Group donates expertise on FGS building design and permitting process
Seeking: FGS Board Members...read more
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