SEF Fundraising

Each year, the Sojourner Education Foundation meets with the North Clackamas School District to assess the funding needs of Sojourner, and informs the community of a suggested per-student contribution. Because we are a public magnet school, we cannot require families to contribute financially. However, we feel it is important to accurately reflect what the per-student costs are in an effort to distribute the financial burden equally and secure Sojourner a bright future. Sojourner families continue to dig deep at home, encourage support among their extended family, and reach out to the community to achieve their contribution.

The Sojourner Education Foundation raises money for special programs through:

• Annual Auction: The annual auction is a fun community event and the primary source of program funding. This event provides highly valued items, student art, and more, in return for your contribution to Sojourner.
• Community Sponsorships: Sojourner Education Foundation seeks community sponsorships and can give Sojourner families the tools to reach out to employers, area businesses, or make a personal business sponsorship. If you, or someone you know, is interested in becoming a Sojourner Sponsor, please complete contact us.
• Fred Meyer Rewards. If you do your grocery shopping at Fred Meyer and haven’t yet registered our school as the beneficiary of your Community Rewards, we’re missing out on some easy donations. To get started earning for Sojourner with every purchase, visit Fred Meyer’s Community Rewards site and click on “Link Your Rewards Card Now.” Simply select “Sojourner Education Foundation” and Fred Meyer will donate a percentage of every dollar your spend. For detailed instructions on how to enroll, click here.
• Raffle: The Raffle offers the chance to win a high value prize for an affordable price. It can ease the financial burden on Sojo families by potentially eliminating out of pocket expenses by selling to community members, neighbors, family, friends and co-workers. This allows for everyone to participate in fundraising for our program.
• Matching Employer Contributions: Many employers have Matching Gift Programs that can double (or even triple!) your financial gift to Sojourner. Please check with your HR Department to learn whether your employer offers matching gifts. Questions? Send an email to SEF.
• Merchandise: You can show your Sojo pride shirts, sweatshirts, and bumper stickers while helping support the classes that make Sojourner so special.