Please consider a gift to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation on Giving Tuesday!
The Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, through generous donations from alumni, provides financial support to programs which enhance the student experience throughout Amherst Central School District. The foundation is an independent 501(c)(3), not-for-profit organization. Our donors help bridge the gap between basic funding and what Amherst students need to truly excel. Any amount helps.
Since 2003, our grant program has given over $200,000 to the students of the Amherst Central School District,
As we approach the end of another school year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the incredible achievements made possible by your generosity and support to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation. I am pleased to announce that thanks to your donations, we were able to raise a remarkable $19,808.32 during the 2023-2024 school year.
One highlight that stands out this year was our ability to provide 23 grants, totaling $23,557.00, through our Grant Committee. These grants were awarded across all four schools for myriad purposes including academics, technology, sports, arts, and special education. Our recent press release highlighted the diverse range of initiatives supported by these grants, such as the Italian Exchange Program, Pit Orchestra Stand Lights, and the Adult-Student Mentoring Program, to name just a few.
It is important to note that these grants are fully funded by your generous donationsand our annual fundraising activities. Your gifts play a crucial role in supporting programs that may not be covered by the school district budget and ensure our students are provided exceptional educational opportunities during their time at Amherst, preparing them for success in all their future endeavors.
For over 20 years, the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation has awarded over $189,000 in grants thanks to the unwavering support of alumni like you. Your commitment to giving back to our community is truly commendable, and I am continually inspired by your dedication to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
In addition to our grant program, I am excited to share that the Foundation is developing a new scholarship program aimed at further supporting the educational pursuits of deserving students. We look forward to sharing more details about this initiative in the near future.
As we continue to plan for an ambitious future of greater impact on our school district, I encourage you to stay connected with us through our website, www.amherstalumni.org, and our social media channels. Your involvement and feedback are invaluable as we work to strengthen our impact within our community.
Thank you once again for making an impact on the Amherst Central School District!
All the best,
Samantha General Class of 2007 2023-24 President, Board of Directors Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc.
Thank you to the Alumni Foundation for providing a grant to cover the cost of the bus to MJ the Musical on June 11th. Forty students and five chaperones attended the show at Shea’s and had a great time! Your continued support of our students is so appreciated.
Included below are photos from the evening.
Gratefully, Erin Ayer, Choral Director AMS
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Grants like this are made possible because of the generosity of Amherst Alumni and their donations. If you are interested in donating to the Amherst Central Alumni Foundation to help fund grants like these, visit https://www.amherstalumni.org/Donate.htm.
The Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc. Grant Committee awarded $23,557 for requests submitted by faculty and staff for the 2023-24 school year. Grants were awarded in all four schools for academics, technology, sports, arts, and special education. Among the grants awarded were: Books for the Amherst Central School District Family Support Center; High School – Italian Exchange Program, Pit Orchestra Stand Lights, Student Council Leadership Conference, Black History Month Activities; Middle School – 8th grade field trips, Adult-Student Mentoring Program, Life Skills Supplies for Developmental Disability Class, Lumber for the Annual Musical, Woodwind Instrument Repairs; Windermere Elementary – Pickleball Equipment, Storyteller Speaker; Smallwood Elementary – Supplies for Kindergarten Integrated Classroom, 2nd Grade Field Trip.
Grants are fully funded by generous alumni donations and other fundraising activities. Grants are awarded for programs that are not funded by the school district budget and are selected based on the most students that will be positively affected.
The Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc. has awarded over $189,000 in grants over the past 20+ years. For more information, please visit our website www.amherstalumni.org.
The Amherst Central Alumni Foundation, Inc. is looking to grow our alumni Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 school year. The Directors manage the Foundation and all of its activities and events. Our board committees help perform a variety of tasks and support functions for the Foundation and our Grant Program.
If you have a special talent you would like to share or would like to give back to the Amherst Central School District by volunteering for the Foundation, please fill out our brief questionnaire by clicking here.
Please respond by Friday, May 3, 2024.
The Foundation Board meets monthly throughout the school year, generally the third Thursday of every month.
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