We are community powered!
PTA raises funds for:
- GROW Portland (garden program)
- Community building and cultural events
- Classroom supplies
- Other initiatives that support student success
OUR GOAL FOR 2023-2024: $25,000
Our goal for 2023-24 is to raise $25,000 and you can help us get there! No matter how big or small, there’s a way for everyone to contribute and we’re grateful to all of you!
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
- Make a donation or become a monthly supporter
- Participate in fundraising events (Run for the Eagles, wreath and plant sales)
- Donate cans through the BottleDrop program
- Monthly Dine Out events
- Passive (free-to-you) fundraising
- Shop the Creston Store.
DONATIONS
Your cash contribution to Creston School PTA is tax deductible. This is the most direct and effective way to support our programming and educational enhancements. Consider being a monthly supporter by setting up recurring donations. Set it, forget it, and make a big impact!
Make a donation or become a monthly supporter
Corporate Matching
Maximize your donation with corporate matching! Many people don't realize they have a matching program, forget about it, or don't know how to utilize it. With a little effort, this can have a large impact on our fundraising. If you need help, please reach out to the PTA. Here is a list of companies with matching programs, contact us to add more:
- Bank of America
- Intel
- Nike
- US Bank
- Daimler-Chrysler
- Kaiser Permanente
- The Standard
- Wells Fargo
FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Annual Run for the Eagles
Run for the Eagles is an annual spring fundraiser that engages all of our students in physical activity, community, and camaraderie. Creston students will work with their classmates to run, walk, and roll as many laps around the Creston Park paved path as they can. So, lace up your shoes, get your cheer on, and support our school at the Run for the Eagles! Donate on Memberhub.
Winter Wreath and Spring Plant Sales
Take part in our November Wreath Sale and Spring Plant Sale and help raise funds for the PTA! These popular fundraisers not only benefit our school but also support local small businesses. Ordering online through Memberhub is preferred, however if you need to pay with cash or check, please email fundraising@crestonschoolpta.org for a paper form.
Find out about upcoming fundraising events on the PTA Google Calendar.
BOTTLEDROP (BLUE BAG) CAN DONATIONS
Put those cans and bottle refunds to good use and directly support our school. This program is so easy and provides steady support all year long. Here’s how to get started:
- Get a special blue bag at any PTA event or the Wednesday Urban Gleaners (or email secretary@crestonschoolpta.org and we'll get you bags). These bags have our unique QR code sticker already on them.
- Fill your bag(s) with qualifying plastic, aluminum and glass bottles (no need to sort).
- Bring full blue bags to any BottleDrop center (closest locations to Creston are Safeway on Powell, Trader Joe’s on Chavez, Hawthorne Fred Meyer, and Woodstock New Seasons). These locations have an automatic system where you scan the QR code on the bag, then a door pops open, and you put your bags in. Easy!
DINE OUTS
Dine-outs are a great way to support area businesses and earn money for our PTA. We work with local restaurants to select a date and time for a Creston Dine Out and the restaurant gives back a percentage of the profit during that time.
PASSIVE (FREE-TO-YOU) FUNDRAISING
Here are ways you can contribute in your day-to-day life with no additional cost to you.
FRED MEYER COMMUNITY REWARDS - Link your Fred Meyer Rewards account with “Creston School PTA".
TUFT AND NEEDLE - Earns 25% back on mattresses at Tuft & Needle and all other purchases.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - Remember to scan grocery receipts into the BoxTops4Education App. Select “Creston Elementary School” as the school to support. Sign up for Box Tops.
SHUTTERFLY - Use this custom link when ordering photos, holiday cards etc.