Farnsworth Elementary School, located in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Chicago,
is seeking support for our first Mustang Mingle: a silent auction fundraiser. The Friends of
Farnsworth, a 501(c)(3) organization, is excited to welcome donors to help raise
much-needed funds for our incredibly diverse and special school.

Farnsworth Elementary is a public neighborhood school that hosts over 500 students
from Pre-k to 8th grade and also hosts multiple cluster programs for students with
special needs including low incidence, severe and profound, as well as students with
visual impairments. We are truly a hidden gem of the northwest side. Farnsworth
offers a safe and nurturing environment and is committed to providing an inclusive
education with rigorous, differentiated instruction designed to engage all learners.

Our parent volunteers understand the importance of organizing fundraising events
such as the Mustang Mingle to offset ongoing budget cuts and lack of funding for
public schools. Furthermore, more than 50% of our student population is classified as
low income, so we turn to our wider community for additional financial support. This
is why we are asking YOU to help bridge the gap! With your support, we will be able to
bolster resources for our staff and support our 500+ students in their journey to
become lifelong learners and contributing community members. Classroom resources,
furniture, technology, and enrichment programs are just some examples of where
fundraising dollars will be spent.