I am writing on behalf of Public School 414 Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School to request a donation for our Noche Arbor Silent Auction which will be held on March 1, 2024 at Freehold Brooklyn.

Noche Arbor is our largest fundraiser of the year and is attended by approximately 600 community members. During this festive evening, we auction off gift certificates, merchandise, and services generously donated by businesses like yours. Proceeds support myriad school needs including enrichment programs, academic tutoring, teacher training, field trip stipends, and much more.

This year, public school budgets have already been slashed, and more cuts are coming. Brooklyn Arbor is currently working to pay down a $73,000 deficit, and the Parent Association is doing all we can to help accomplish that goal this year so our students won’t lose their beloved guidance counselor next year. We cannot overstate how much your support would mean - our students need it more than ever.

Brooklyn Arbor is a vibrant school with a focus on global studies and the environment. We are a public elementary school in bustling South Williamsburg, Brooklyn that truly serves its diverse community. The teachers at Brooklyn Arbor are energetic, fun, and creative, and our visionary administration is incredibly supportive of our families and well-organized. In addition to learning a mastery of the basics, our school community works hard to provide numerous enrichment opportunities for our students, from field trips to music instruction, after school programs like drama and debate, large scale community art projects, gardening, and much, much more. The Parent Association is comprised of parents who volunteer their time to fundraise for all these enrichment programs as well as overall building maintenance, the student financial assistance fund, greening our school, and other basic needs for our students.

We would greatly appreciate your consideration and generosity. Should you make a donation for the silent auction, your business will be recognized on printed Noche Arbor Invitations, on social media, and at the event. We will also provide a donation receipt with the Parent Association tax exempt ID number for your records: EIN# 80-0856686.

If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact pa@brooklynarbor.org. On behalf of the students, families, and faculty of Brooklyn Arbor Elementary, we are tremendously grateful to you for supporting our neighborhood public school!