Through active participation and charitable gifts, families, friends, and supporters of The Hartsbrook School make it possible for us to provide our students with a unique Waldorf learning experience in the Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts.The Hartsbrook School was founded by a few friends and parents with a vision to bring place-based Waldorf education to the Valley. Vision became action and The Hartsbrook School, now in its 40th year has grown immensely with the efforts and financial gifts of our community members and supporters. We are deeply grateful for our ever-growing community of parents, grandparents, special friends, and supporters who continue to make commitments of time, service, and money each year allowing us to sustain the unique and exceptional programming offered. 

Fundraising is as much a financial necessity of The Hartsbrook School as it is an opportunity for value-driven community building. Fundraising provides an opportunity for us connect the needs of the school to the interests and values of our community. The spirit of “it takes a village” is at the heart of our fundraising efforts. If you want to be more involved, have an interest in giving, giving back, or just want to say hello, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.

Your gift to THE HARTSBROOK FUND has an immediate impact on every student and truly sustains the school. As the largest source of annual non-tuition income, the Hartsbrook Fund supports virtually every area of school life, from main lesson books and beeswax crayons, woodworking supplies, and athletic equipment, faculty support and compensation, to animal care and nourshment and the maintenance of our land and facilities. You may be asking yourself, “why doesn’t my tuition cover those things?” The answer is, “it does!” but only a portion of it. Like most independent schools, The Hartsbrook School cannot rely solely on revenue from tuition for its operating budget. To cover our operating expenses, we diligently seek donations from external supporters, grant organizations, and long-time community contributors to the school. Additionally, we rely on our current families to make an annual gift that is appropriate to their circumstances. Every gift, regardless of its amount, helps to move us toward our goal of 100% participation and is deeply appreciated.

• Donate online. It is fast, easy, and secure. Donate now.
• Give by check. Mail a check payable to the “The Hartsbrook School” at 193 Bay Road, Hadley, MA. Please note “Hartsbrook Fund” in the memo line.
• Donate stock or other securities. 
• Donor Advised Funds – Recommend a Fidelity Charitable DAF grant to The Hartsbrook School. If you have a DAF with another sponsor, please contact us, and we are happy to provide you with the information you need to recommend a DAF grant to the School.
• Become a Monthly Sustainer by setting up a monthly recurring gift online or with PayPal
• Enroll in your Employer Matching Gifts program. Ask if your employer will match your donation. Many do, and it makes an enormous difference.
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