WHAT DOES THIS COST ?

The yearly participation fee comes to $1620.00. It is broken down to $162.00 per month or $45 per week There is no pro-rate for when schools are closed. Our fees are low and we try to accommodate family budgets by making this payment plan easy. This is broken down for convenience.

We try to provide opportunities for families needing financial assistance. Requests should be made in writing. Sponsorships may be available through grants and gifts to the Shalom School.

The participation fees cover all of the arts classes a student is registered for with the exception of private instrumental or vocal lessons. Students are responsible for their own dance attire such as ballet slippers, tap shoes, leotards as well as, musical instruments for private instruction. However, provisions are often made for students needing attire or equipment - once again to remove stigmas.

Shalom School accepts checks, money orders or cash. You will receive a 5% discount if your participation fee is paid in full or by semester (August and January). We are currently working on the possibility of accepting payment by credit card as well.

OUR FINANCIAL REALITIES

As we strive to be a fully independent after school ministry that has a place for everyone, we must conduct fund-raising activities and seek financial and in-kind support from the community. We have received generous donations from community organizations and individuals. However, aside from salaries, and other daily expenses, we also provide a nutritious snack. As some area schools end their day earlier, many children eat lunch at 10:00 am, and needless to say, they are famished by the time they reach Shalom, and again before the end of the day.

Some of our families are not able to pay fees to have their children cared for and nurtured following school hours. We are located in the most ethnically diverse geographical area in the state of Maryland. The median household income for this particular area is $55,000, but the household income of approximately 80% of Shalom's population falls within $30,000-$35,000 and includes an average household size of 5 people. The cost of housing in this area is extremely high and it is hard for families to just make ends meet.

HOW YOU CAN HELP?

Get involved in one or more of our volunteer opportunities: tutoring, mentoring, assisting with Fund raising, driving the van for afternoon pick up, computer lab tutoring, helping with homework.
Participate in our Melaleuca program, and shop from an online wholesale catalog company that manufactures superior non-toxic household, pharmaceutical and personal care items (you simply change where you shop).
Sponsor a child for $45.00 per week for 36 weeks or have your company sponsor a 36-week class for $1620. (Your name or corporate name will be included in all of our publications, brochures, programs and flyers.)
Make a one time end-of-year tax deductible contribution. (Your name or corporate name will be included in all of our publications, brochures, programs and flyers.) Allow us to provide entertainment for your office party or other event.

Other Donations: academic tutorial materials, books, CDs, phonic materials, math help, music, art supplies, dance attire, instruments, nutritious snacks, visiting artist (performances), production costs, costumes, individual walkman CD players with earphones, chess boards, instructional games, and school supplies. We are an IRS Non-Profit 501c(3) organization, and would be happy to "show" you how every penny of your donation would be spent to further our goals.

Contact Sharon Starling at:
301-927-6133 ext. 20 or
sstarling@fumchy.org for more information

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