a monthly message from Deb Green , Executive Director On January 1, I joined the rest of the world in bidding 2020 good-bye and welcoming in the New Year! The past year has taken a toll on many of us physically, emotionally, financially and spiritually. While challenges will continue in the coming...
Leave the shopping frenzy behind, breath, and then give. On Tuesday, December 1, PIC will participate in #GivingTuesday , a global day of giving that kicks off the season of charitable holiday and end-of-the year giving. PIC has a matching donor in 2020! Teachers are the heart and soul of PIC. This...
Nature-based play has been a centerpiece of learning and growing at PIC for decades, from hours children spend exploring outdoors in all four seasons, to nature walks in the neighborhood, to our Magic Circle Nature Playground. PIC honors -- and research confirms -- nature as “a home for children’s...
a message from Deb Green, Executive Director I doubt any of us have experienced a year like 2020 and it is one that we cannot wait to bid farewell! There are many opinions about child care centers remaining open during this pandemic and I don’t believe there is a right answer. We do know that being...
PIC's first ever virtual event, ArtStart 2020, received rave reviews, and exceeded all fundraising goals. In case you missed the program, you can still watch it here! WE DID IT! All told, over $55,000 was raised for the teachers’ fund and for our Tuition Assistance Program. This year, has beaten all...
WE DID IT! We Met Our Matching Gift Challenge ! We are incredibly grateful to everyone and all who continued making donations through our virtual event and afterwards to bring us over our goal. Over $15,000 in donations were made to the Teachers are Superheroes Fund, and our generous donors’ pledge...
MELISSA & DOUG DRESS UP Be an astronaut and put on your tutu! Costumes for ages 3-6. VALUE: $62 PLACE YOUR BID BY EMAILING artstart2020@parentinfantcenter.org The first 10 email bids are accepted. ONLY ONE EMAIL BID PER PERSON Be sure to put in your highest bid The highest bid wins!
Kate Spade large Adley tote in butterfly pink VALUE: $150 GET YOUR BID IN BY EMAILING artstart2020@parentinfantcenter.org The first 10 email bids are accepted. ONLY ONE EMAIL BID PER PERSON Be sure to put in your highest bid The highest bid wins! 5 MORE ITEMS TO COME! Here's what might be next
2 COOKIE CARE PACKAGES Send your college student (or another special someone) a cookie care package from Julie's Chocolate Chips ! You get 2 care packages that contain 15 cookies each, individually sealed, and sent via UPS 2-day to maintain freshness. Shipped to states East of the Mississippi only...
Children's artwork and ticket package pickups are Tues, Wed, Thurs. Every family should stop by the table on their assigned day (by classroom) to pick up their child's artwork that was created for ArtStart. In a typical year, each piece would be hung in the chapel for everyone to admire. Anyone who...
