At Families Together Cooperative Nursery School, parents and teachers work hand-in-hand to give young children a joyful, play-based preschool experience that builds a lifelong love of learning. For over 20 years, our school has served a diverse community of families drawn from Edgewater, Rogers Park, West Ridge, Ravenswood, Uptown, Andersonville, Lincoln Square and surrounding neighborhoods. 

A peek into our classrooms reveals children loving school as they enthusiastically learn key social and academic skills through play; and experienced, passionate teachers facilitating this play through emergent curriculum. 

More than 70% of our students qualify for reduced tuition through our unique sliding tuition scale and/or additional financial aid. Tuition covers a lot but not all of our operating expenses. Fundraising is critical to helping us fund our commitments to our sliding tuition scale and financial aid; and a living wage and health and family leave benefits for staff. It also funds training and materials to support our Diversity, Anti-Oppression, and Belonging initiatives. 

Our ability to offer a high-quality, play-based education to a diverse population relies on the financial support we receive from individuals and businesses like yours. 

Please consider supporting Families Together in the following ways: 

1. Donate Goods or Services for our online auction.

Our online auction will run March 11-19, 2023 and will reach over 1,000 families who are current or potential customers. Past auction items have received thousands of views, providing donors like you with an excellent targeted marketing opportunity. To donate, please fill out the Online Auction 2023 Donation Form. 

2. Become a sponsor or donate cash!

All sponsor names and logos will be prominently displayed on our online auction website and higher levels of sponsorship offer opportunities for social media mentions, distribution of print materials, and customized marketing. You can also do a dedication to your favorite student or teacher. To become a sponsor, please complete the Online Auction 2023 Sponsorship/Dedication Form. 

Families Together Cooperative Nursery School is a 501(c)3 organization and, as such, your donation may be tax deductible. Please consult a tax professional for details. FEIN #: 36-2928525. 

Thank you in advance for your participation in this year’s fundraising efforts.