January 2019

Dear Community Supporter,

Hitch Elementary School, a Chicago Public School, has earned the highest CPS school rating, a Level 1+, since 2013. While great news, and indicative of our caring community of parents, children, and residents of the 45th Ward, this achievement does not provide the funds we need to keep our school and students competitive and thriving. Our students – nearly 600 strong -   represent the diverse socioeconomic levels of our city and neighborhood, and need your help to achieve their potential.

The goal of the Hitch PTA is always the same, to put the children of Hitch Elementary first! We do this by working hard to provide the “extras” that enrich our children’s educational experience.

Thanks to the support of our community supporters, generous contributions from companies like yours and the hard work of our dedicated volunteers, the PTA was able to put more than $80,000 towards Student Programming and Enrichment, Facilities Enhancement, Family Engagement and School Spirit last year alone. 

On April 26^th 2019, the Hitch Elementary School PTA - a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charitable organization - will host its annual fundraiser, “The Main Event,” to benefit Hitch Elementary.  This event will be held at The Lido (5504 N. Milwaukee) and features a silent auction, raffles, and other activities to help us reach our fundraising goal, which is $15,000 for 2019’s event.  The Main Event is our largest fundraiser of the year. The proceeds are an important part of our annual operating plan and serve to ensure that the students of Hitch Elementary are given every opportunity to succeed.

We are  in the process of collecting items for our silent auction and raffle and are writing to ask if you can help by making a tax-deductible monetary, in-kind or merchandise donation. Merchandise or gift certificates donated will be auctioned or raffled at the event.  We are asking for your help as community members, customers, providers, and friends.

Please feel free to contact me to arrange for a volunteer to pick up your donation or to answer any questions.

Thank you in advance for your generous support.

Erin Ravelingeen, Hitch Main Event Chair

E-mail: eravelingeen@sbcglobal.net  Phone/Text: 773-972-3073

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