We are an independent, non-profit fundraising organization whose sole mission is to raise money to support O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy, its students and staff. Membership consists of all Thorp families and friends committed to supporting the fundraising efforts needed to sustain vital programs at Thorp. There are no membership fees – everyone is a Friend of Thorp!
B & W Bash Tickets:
Bears vs Lions RAFFLE TICKETS @$15 a piece:
We will announce winner in a few weeks. Stay tuned!
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Can't make it to the party? Check out other ways you can help make this year's biggest fundraiser a huge success:
Bid on Auction Items: 
Sponsor the event. Individuals, families, and businesses will be recognized on our website and auction booklets. (Individual/Family sponsorship level: $20)
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Thank you to our sponsors and supporters:
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White Star Cleaners
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Mr. Coughlin
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Liset Luna
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Please join Thorp teachers, parents, and friends in making an impact on the future of Thorp Scholastic Academy and its students at the Friends of Thorp Black & White Bash, "101 Reasons to Celebrate". We will be celebrating Thorp's 101-year anniversary and the 101 reasons (and counting) that make it great to be a part of the Thorp community. Show your Eagle spirit by bidding on amazing silent and live auction items generously donated by families, friends, and Chicagoland businesses, while enjoying a night of music, dancing, savory bites, and delicious drinks. After the event, meet us at Legno for the after-party.
Proceeds from the event will go toward improving student outdoor activity spaces and funding of special programs at Thorp. Last year's centennial celebration, Hats Off to 100 Years, was a big success, raising nearly $25,000. This year, we are hoping to keep the momentum going and are excited to support Thorp in its next century of educating the next generation of innovative and thoughtful leaders.
Attendees who are dressed in festive black and/or white attire will be automatically entered in a raffle to win a prize.
Early bird tickets: $60/person.
Starting March 18, tickets are $65/person.
At the door, $70/person.
We are still accepting donations of auction items and parent-hosted parties. Fill out our form to let us know what you would like to donate and we will get in contact with you. THANK YOU for your generosity!
Proceeds from the event will go toward improving student outdoor activity spaces and funding of special programs at Thorp. Last year's centennial celebration, Hats Off to 100 Years, was a big success, raising nearly $25,000. This year, we are hoping to keep the momentum going and are excited to support Thorp in its next century of educating the next generation of innovative and thoughtful leaders.
Attendees who are dressed in festive black and/or white attire will be automatically entered in a raffle to win a prize.
Early bird tickets: $60/person.
Starting March 18, tickets are $65/person.
At the door, $70/person.
We are still accepting donations of auction items and parent-hosted parties. Fill out our form to let us know what you would like to donate and we will get in contact with you. THANK YOU for your generosity!
6:30 p.m. - Check-in, Reception, Silent Auction begins
7:00 p.m. - Open bar (3hrs), Hors d' oeuvres
8:30 p.m. - Live auction begins
9:30 p.m. - Silent auction staggered closings begin. Dance the night away after close of silent auction.
10:00 p.m. - Check-out opens
11:00 p.m. - End of event. Meet us at Legno for the after-party!
7:00 p.m. - Open bar (3hrs), Hors d' oeuvres
8:30 p.m. - Live auction begins
9:30 p.m. - Silent auction staggered closings begin. Dance the night away after close of silent auction.
10:00 p.m. - Check-out opens
11:00 p.m. - End of event. Meet us at Legno for the after-party!
H e a v y H o r s D ' O e u v r e s
(Service starts 7 PM)
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken
Beef Empanada with Chipotle Cream
Black Bean and Chihuahau Quesadilla with Avocado
Caprese Skewers
Spicy Meatballs
Stuffed Mushrooms with Chorizo and Manchego Cheese
Smoked Chicken Salad on Tortilla
Vegetable Quesadilla with Lime Crema
Tortilla Triangles with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
D r i n k s
(Open Bar: 7-10 PM; Cash Bar: 10-11 PM)
Top Shelf Brand Liquor
California Red and White Wines
Italian Red and White Wines
Domestic and Imported Beer
Mixers, Juices, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water
(Service starts 7 PM)
Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Chicken
Beef Empanada with Chipotle Cream
Black Bean and Chihuahau Quesadilla with Avocado
Caprese Skewers
Spicy Meatballs
Stuffed Mushrooms with Chorizo and Manchego Cheese
Smoked Chicken Salad on Tortilla
Vegetable Quesadilla with Lime Crema
Tortilla Triangles with Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
D r i n k s
(Open Bar: 7-10 PM; Cash Bar: 10-11 PM)
Top Shelf Brand Liquor
California Red and White Wines
Italian Red and White Wines
Domestic and Imported Beer
Mixers, Juices, Soft Drinks, Mineral Water
Thank you for all your amazing contributions in the past. None of these improvements would have been possible without YOU!
You are truly a FRIEND OF THORP!
Help Us Grow!
Join us in our multi-year campaign to help raise money for outdoor campus improvements at Thorp. We're setting our sights on an outdoor learning space and/or new athletic field, but we can't do it without your help! Check out the many ways you can contribute.
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Annual Fund APPEAL
Your donations will help fund enrichment programs at Thorp, our multi-year outdoor campus improvements campaign, and operational costs for popular FoT events, such as Fall Fest and Winterfest. Our federal tax identification number (EIN) is 27-2828905. Your donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Thank you to all of our donors this school year! AMAZON SMILES
CORPORATE MATCHING
Corporate matching gift programs allow corporations the opportunity to give back to the organizations that their employees are connected with. Each corporate matching gift program is different. Some programs match dollar for dollar, some double the gift, while others only match a certain percentage. To learn more about your company's matching gift program, please contact your Human Resources Department. "DOLLARS for doers"
Also known as volunteer grants, these corporate giving programs convert your volunteer hours to actual dollars earned for a qualified non-profit organization, such as Friends of Thorp. If you volunteer at Thorp in any capacity, please contact your HR department to find out if your company participates in a "Dollars for Doers" volunteer grant program and designate Friends of Thorp as your non-profit organization. Click here to check out how some of the Fortune 500 companies match volunteer hours. Giving Tuesday
Join o.a. Thorp Alumni group
"Oh, Thorp! You lead us grandly, so we might learn to stand free..." Sound familiar? If you or your children attended O.A. Thorp Scholastic Academy or you were a faculty/staff member, please consider joining the Thorp Alumni Group! Reconnect and let us know what you've been up to. Fill out our form or email us at oathorpalumni@gmail.com. We'd love to hear from you! |
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Become a Corporate SponsorWe love to support local businesses that give back to the community. What better way to show corporate responsibility and civic leadership by sponsoring Friends of Thorp? No matter which sponsorship level you choose, your donation is tax deductible and will have a lasting impact. If you would like to discuss an alternative level of support or in-kind donation, please email us at friendsofoathorp@gmail.com. We can customize a sponsor package and level of visibility that's right for your business.
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