Ways that your donations can benefit students at FMCS:

Annual Fund 2011
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David Benton Scholarship Fund
Did you know? FMCS has financial assistance available based on need and resources. There are also scholarships available through the state of Florida. Each family that requests financial assistance participates in a financial needs evaluation process through an outside organization. If you are in need of financial help, click here.

Grandma Betty Scholarship
Elizabeth Defebio was the grandmother of two former FMCS students, Audrey and Kelly Reese. Both of these students were very active in sports and music at FMCS. Their Grandma Betty passed away in October of 1998. She was also very active at FMCS with her consistent attendance at the girls sporting and music events. She touched people from all walks of life, and her memory will live on as one middle school student receives this scholarship award of $1200 every year. The student will be selected by the FMCS teachers and administration. Their decision is based on Christian walk, academic achievement and service to the community.

Computers for Education:
We are ALWAYS in need of new computers for our classrooms or updated computers. Many thanks to Edison College, FGCU, families and friends of the school for their donations. If you have a computer that you may want to donate, please contact the school. Any money donated in this area will help us update the software licensing and  hardware systems for our students so that they will be trained and prepared for the technology they will face in the future. Make a donation, click here.

Endowment Fund
In 1995, the Development Council and the School Board agreed that we needed to establish an Endowment Fund. An Endowment Fund is one in which monies are donated and the capital is invested. We did not want to become so focused on the day-to-day operation that we would overlook the future. We wanted to provide a way in which an individual could give a gift that would go on giving well beyond his own life. The monies are invested through the well established Southwest Florida Community Foundation. The foundation is comprised of community leaders throughout Southwest Florida. A memorial plaque will be on display in the school in order to recognize the gifts given in memory of a loved one.

Shop at Office Depot!
When doing your back to school shopping, consider Office Depot. Tell them you are from Ft. Myers Christian Christian School (FMCS) and 5% of your purchase will go back to FMCS! Keep an eye on those Sunday Flyers! THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Do You Shop at Target?
If you use your Target credit card, Target will donate 1% to our school. Use your REDcard and Target will double their contribution to FMCS. Currently over 250 cardholders have supported our school and over $6770 has been raised! Click here or the Target logo for more info!

Boxtops for Education!
This is one of most successful programs over the years that has provided supplies for our school – thanks to the support of our parents. Turn in those General Mills boxtop labels to the front office of the school or your child’s teachers. Your support through the school year will help us to continue to improve our school’s technology program. Last year, over $1800 was raised and over the years, over $9000 has been brought in from this program! For more information, go to http://www.boxtops4education.com.