Throughout the nearly 125 year history of District 207, one of the hallmarks has been support provided by students, parents and our community to help in times of need. That was the case in World War II when students helped raise enough money to purchase a C54 Skymaster cargo plane. That was also the case during the recent pandemic when more than $115,000 was raised for District 207 students in need.
The Kids in Need District 207 (KIND Fund) provides funding that allows the schools to identify and provide students in need with assistance. The reasons could include students who have just arrived in our country, students who have lost everything in a fire or a student who has lost one or more parents.
The Maine Township High School Foundation has been a strong supporter of the fund since it was established.
The easiest way to donate is through the foundation website. Those donations are tax deductible (donations made through the school district are not necessarily tax deductible – check with your financial advisor). Other benefits include a very user-friendly donation website and no processing fee (donors choose whether or not they want to cover processing fees).
Donations also can be mailed to District 207 at: KIND207 Fund, District 207, Attn: Brett Clark, 1177 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge, IL 60068.
Any family in need of support through the KIND Fund should contact their child’s school counselor.
Any questions or concerns can be sent to Brett Clark, Director of Communications or by calling 847.692.6158.