Fundraising

Why does Red Oak PFA Fundraise?

We know a lot of families choose to live in Oak Park or travel to Oak Park because of the education, however the district does not receive enough per pupil funding to cover all of the positions and programs that your student utilizes at Red Oak Elementary.  The additional programs our students receive at Red Oak Elementary relies upon thousands of hours of PFA volunteer time and tens of thousands of dollars in donations.  Without donations and the fundraising that takes place during the school year, we will NOT be able to continue providing all the programs and salaries at Red Oak Elementary that you may think are part of public education.  

In reality our free education is not free.  Without donations Red Oak will lose its computer specialist, math support, educational software support, and PFA supported salary positions.  Donations make it possible for our children to receive the attention they require to excel. Without parent donations these valuable programs will be cut. 

How does Red Oak PFA Fundraise?

Funds are raised through a variety of events and campaigns. The following is a general list. We are forever evolving with new ideas and ways to fundraise. If you want to contribute your thoughts, please reach out to us. We would love to hear about new ways to successfully fundraise.