Since NEED began in 2005, we have provided over $168,000 in grants to Norton Schools, funding everything from basic music instruments for our elementary schools to sophisticated software design programs for the high school. We NEED your help to continue awarding grants in a district where the budget is unable to cover the rewarding programs and technologies that teachers and staff are hoping to implement.

On Friday, May 20th, Norton Embracing Educational Development (NEED), a 501(c)(3) organization, will partner with Funny4Funds for our second Comedy Night. This is one of our most profitable fundraisers and we expect to sell out this 100-person event. Traditionally, NEED offers raffles baskets and a virtual online auction to raise funds for grants benefitting Norton Public Schools. The auction will run for about one week leading up to Comedy Night.  Bidding will close during the event.

In order to maximize our fundraising dollars, NEED is looking for local companies to donate goods or services for the raffle and auction portions of this event. This is a 21+ comedy show, with an enthusiastic audience looking to support Norton schools while enjoying a fun, kid-free night out. Our audiences love raffle baskets & auctions, and your business will love the exposure! With donation of services/goods, your business will be advertised on a donor board at the event, as well as mentioned multiple times throughout the night. Additionally, we are happy to display any literature about your business that you would like us to! (business cards, brochures, etc.)  We will also thank you (and tag your organization where able) through a social media post dedicated to your organization.