FOP Raises Nearly $73,000 for the School Year!

Friends of Peirce had another successful year of fundraising, bringing in nearly $73,000 for the school.

The largest fundraiser – Kegs for Kids held at Hopleaf – brought in approximately $40,000. Other events that generate funds include MidsommarFest, the Walk-A-Thon and Fiesta de Arte. Private donations and the pledge drive also helped to contribute over $20,000.

Welcome to Friends of Peirce

Friends of Peirce is a newly formed 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to assisting the Helen C. Peirce School of International Studies maximize the potential of its students to achieve their dreams by experiencing a world class primary education within the Chicago Public School system. Friends of Peirce works in partnership with the Peirce Local School Council and provides parent-led fundraising capabilities.

Peirce Open House, November 14th, 8:30-10:00


Kegs for Kids Another Sucess!!

Check out the amazing pictures by Morgan Anderson!
K4K #4 Slideshow

The numbers are in and by all accounts K4K-2013 was a great success!

• 400+ people att...ended on Sunday... and we raised...
• $40,000!

• 70+ different beers were enjoyed (that's roughly...
• 70,000 ounces consumed)

• 16 restaurants donated food, or...
• 1000s of servings of wings, sandwiches, saugeges, bbq, cookies, etc, etc, etc.

FOP Raises Nearly $73,000 for the School Year!

Friends of Peirce had another successful year of fundraising, bringing in nearly $73,000 for the school.

The largest fundraiser – Kegs for Kids held at Hopleaf – brought in approximately $40,000. Other events that generate funds include MidsommarFest, the Walk-A-Thon and Fiesta de Arte. Private donations and the pledge drive also helped to contribute over $20,000.

Fiesta de Arte 2013, RSVP Today!

Thursday, May 30th at 6:00 PM. Click on the attachment below for more information.

Peirce Walk a Thon Raises a Record $12,000!!

Thanks to Alderman Harry Osterman and following businesses for supporting the Peirce Walk a Thon!

Calo, Cheetah Gym, Metropolis Coffee and Papa John's Pizza

Kegs for Kids Pictures by Morgan Anderson

K4K #3 Slideshow

Kegs for Kids a Suce$$ for the 3rd Time!!

The numbers are in and by all accounts K4K-2012 was a great success! Like I need to tell you, 'cause you were there, right? But because we like our facts and figures and you all want to know here are some things to chew on:

• 450 people att...ended on Sunday... and we raised...
• $40,000+!

Fiesta De Arte and Midsommarfest A $uccess!

Friends of Peirce recently has had two successful fundraising events. Fiesta De Arte, which raised $6500 and Midsommarfest, which raised $7500. This is a combined $14,000!!!

Thank you to all volunteers and contributors. Your efforts helped to make these events a success. Kegs for Kids is next, let's make it a blowout!

Midsommarfest Slideshow