BlueSkies for Children is committed to building an inclusive and diverse community, and a crucial part of that commitment continues to be a community with socioeconomic diversity. One of the most important strategies to foster that diversity is our ability to offer reduced tuition to families that qualify, and we are able to do that exclusively through our various fundraising efforts.

Ways to Give

Planned Giving:

We offer plans at varying levels for monthly or annual giving. Set up is a breeze and once you have entered your information the donation occurs automatically on your schedule until you change it.

Matching Gifts:

We can help you identify if your company will match a donation or offers donations on behalf of employees. If you already know your company offers this, get in touch with your HR department to determine next steps!

Shop through ShopRaise:

Whether it’s shopping for daily essentials like groceries, buying furniture for your home office, or even booking your next trip, the ShopRaise app lets you turn your everyday shopping into support for your BlueSkies for Children all at no additional cost to you.

Legacy:

Your gift can support generations to come if you choose to list BlueSkies as a beneficiary of your will or living trust. You may choose to give a percentage or a specific amount. Alternatively, you can make BlueSkies for Children a “contingent” beneficiary. You will maintain control of your assets and can make changes at any time.

Why Donate?

We believe that all children deserve high quality care. Research shows that children who participate in a quality preschool program are more likely to succeed in school and in life than their peers who do not.

Here are some quotes from our parent survey:

“I felt supported through the transition period when my child first started daycare… I think the transition period was very important for us emotionally.”

“I appreciated the teacher parent conferences where we sat down together to go over expectations, schedules, and check in on how my child is doing.”

“It was important to find a school that offered community since we do not have family in the area, and the fact that we could have our child attend from infancy through kindergarten made us feel like BlueSkies would be able to offer that and a great choice for us.”

“My child is thriving and the teachers are so supportive of who she is as she grows.”

You may also mail a check via US Post. If you choose to mail your contribution, please be sure to include a note indicating the name of the person you are honoring, as well as the name and address of anyone who should receive an acknowledgment of your donation. Please to the following address:

BlueSkies for Children
3021 Brookdale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602

For more information or questions, email fundraising@blueskies4children.org or call 1-510-261-1076.

BlueSkies for Children is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt organization (EIN # 94-2701342). BlueSkies for Children has been in good financial standing with the IRS since its founding in 1983. To see audited financials please visit the Guidestar.org website.