Out of all the things you could donate your hard-earned money to, giving to your child’s school might not be at the top of your list. If your children attend a private grade school with sky-high tuition, donating to the school might feel even more unnecessary.
With so much poverty, homelessness, broken homes, and people struggling through various difficulties, donating to these types of causes may be more worthwhile. Since my money is finite, I would rather donate to the Pomeroy Center, a non-profit that cares for individuals with various disabilities.
However, after donating some extra money to my children’s school to help renovate its new campus, I now see some of the benefits. I wish I could give more to both their school and the Pomeroy Center. But we donate what we can as two unemployed parents looking to regain financial independence.
The Benefits of Donating to Your Child’s School You Might Not Have Considered
We all know that donating money feels good because it helps others. If we have the means, we should give, as long as it doesn’t jeopardize our financial well-being. Donating our time feels even better, as we make a more direct impact in helping others.
But what about the unexpected benefits of donating your time or money to your kid’s school? Here are some you may not have thought of:
1) People Will Learn Your Name And That Feels Nice
One key to good communication is knowing someone’s name and using it. Everyone loves to be recognized and acknowledged. By donating to your school, you’ll be added to a list of donors, and everyone from administrators to the principal to other parents will suddenly know who you are.
Personally, I don’t like attention, which is why I was happy to stay behind the scenes for 13 years