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Make a donation to the NEF in the name of a teacher or staff member
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The teacher receives your personalized note of appreciation
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Your donation funds innovative programs in the Needham schools
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Needham’s students and teachers benefit from your generosity!
Show your Gratitude to Someone Special
A donation to the Needham Education Foundation is a wonderful way to let teachers, staff, coaches, or anyone special in your child’s life know how much you appreciate them. By making a donation to the NEF in the name of a special person, you are showing them your gratitude while also providing vital support for the funding of innovative and engaging educational programs in the Needham Schools. Your gift helps make learning come alive!
Cards are $10 each — choose your design and type of card!
Thank you to this year’s student artists for designing the covers of our Gratitude Cards! Learn more about the winners of our annual Art Contest here.
Available in stores and online
Opt 1-Circle of Joy
artwork: Emma Kenneally
Opt 4-Needham Town Center
photo: Alison Borrelli
Available online only
Opt 2-Needham Rockets
artwork: Genevieve Miller
Opt 3-You Make Us Feel Welcomed
artwork: Katelyn Ye
Two Ways to Purchase Cards
We’ve made it easier than ever to show your appreciation of the important people in your child’s life.
- Option #1 – Order Online: Our Gratitude e-cards can be ordered online, personalized with a message from your family, and sent directly to the recipient’s email. Cards are available year round.
- Option #2 – Purchase in Stores: Select card designs are available at local stores for you to personalize and deliver to your recipients. In-store sales run two times a year — before the winter holidays and at the end of the school year.
Online Gratitude e-Card Sample
Option #1: Order Online
Order Gratitude e-cards online, and the NEF will email the cards with your personalized message to the recipients. Note: cards can take a couple days to send, especially the last week before break.
Option #2: Purchase in Stores
Purchase Gratitude Cards at Proud Mary, Volante Farms, and the Roche Bros and Sudbury Farms Courtesy Desks for you to personalize and give directly to the recipients.
Holiday card sale open
Nov 24th – Dec 23rd
The Needham Education Foundation, Inc. (NEF) is operated for charitable purposes and is registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Donations to the NEF are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consult a tax advisor regarding specific questions about your individual deductions. Thank you for your generosity.