Fundraising Activities

Many enrichment activities and items found throughout the Center have been made possible by Fundraising Committee initiatives.  To augment the income from childcare fees, our fundraising program includes grants, product sales, and the annual Spring Fling auction.  Of course, we don’t expect every family to participate every time in every fundraiser, but we hope you’ll take a look at the list of what we offer throughout the year and choose at least a couple that interest you!

Who are we?
The Committee is a group of New Day Board members and parents along with Megan Dyer and Anne (Stone) Forbes.  Current members include, Karen Freeman, Keely Barney, Gabby Thompson and Jean Gianfagna. We meet monthly and welcome participation from parents!

How much is raised?  
The incredible participation of parents, Board members, community members, friends & family is exponential and brought New Day nearly $20,000 in proceeds in 2018-2019:

Kelly Oatman Golf Tournament
Yankee Candle
Wreath Sales
Annual Spring Fling 

Where do the proceeds go? 
Last year’s funds were used to upgrade several classrooms, add storage to one office and replace the the flooring in the other office. We also paid for some painting, new sinks and cupboards, and a  new changing table for Ms. Tammy's room. We were able to provide several enrichment activities for the children enrolled without having to pass those costs onto our parents.Over the years, fundraising dollars have been used to upgrade the kitchen, purchase new bye-bye buggies, replace the carpeting in all  the classrooms and, several years ago, were used to build our wonderful, natural playground.

How do I participate?  
Information on each fundraising activity will be available in your mailbox and online. Of course participation is not required, but we hope you will choose to support our program in some way. 

Don’t want to participate, but still want to support?   
You’re welcome at any time of the year to make a tax-deductible contribution to New Day Children’s Center.  You may donate by mailing your check made payable to New Day Children’s Center, 327 Franklin St. Watertown, NY 13601.  You’ll receive a receipt from New Day showing our 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status, our federal tax identification number, and the amount you donated…everything you need for your tax filing purposes.   We thank you in advance!

2019- 2020 Fundraising Events


September


October

Kelly Oatman Golf Tournament October 5, 2019

Yankee Candle*

Order online through January 10, 2020; Group # 99881787;

November

Simmons Farm Wreaths

March

17th Annual Spring Fling - TBA