Will Fundraising Help?

All the fundraising in the world can't help some schools. The small Arkansas community of Bald Knob is seeing that first hand and hoping that their efforts will thwart the closing or annexation of their district schools.

Due to the inability of the school district to pay back loans that helped finance the new high school and gymnasium, considered the crown jewels of White County district, the Arkansas Department of Education, in August, gave them 30 days to raise $800,000 or have their school district annexed. But the district really needs to raise closer to $2 million in order to keep the doors open and the name Bald Knob on the buildings.

The community isn't going down without a fight. They have come together to save their schools with the S.O.S. (Save Our School) campaign and have raised over $680,000 to date thanks to community donations, both from individuals and businesses. They are holding a multitude of fundraisers including a $100 a plate dinner catered by a local restaurant, auctions and raffles for lots of donated items. They hope to raise around $500,000 more on September 18th when a vote on a bond issue will be held. They have until September 24th to come up with the rest.

BigDaddy.com sends our best wishes to the 3,500 residents (1,500 students) of Bald Knob and our hopes that you reach your goals and can continue sending your children to the schools in your district.

And we'll be here for you in the future should you decide to participate in the BigDaddy.com School Sponsorship Program to help raise funds for your schools.

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