Fundraising record hit for Saskatoon literacy through Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign – Saskatoon | 24CA News
More than $150,000 goes in direction of the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation as a part of the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie marketing campaign.
The basis mentioned 100 per cent of the proceeds from the cookie gross sales from May 1-7 went in direction of the Saskatoon Public Schools Foundation’s (SPSF) Early Learning Equal Start.
A report quantity of $156,612.44 was raised within the marketing campaign for SPSF, in comparison with 2022 when $139,000 was raised.
The Early Learning Equal Start marketing campaign appears to lift cash to assist Grade 3 college students attain Grade 3 literacy.
“We are so grateful to Saskatoon Tim Hortons in selecting SPSF as the Smile Cookie recipient. Supporting our youngest learners with extra resources gives them hope, ability and confidence, which is the best investment we can make for our city’s future,” mentioned Zeba Ahmad, SPSF CEO.
“This is just another amazing example of our community making a difference for students, teachers, families and the entire region.”
Ahmad mentioned 30 per cent of scholars in Saskatoon Public Schools is not going to obtain Grade 3 literacy by Grade 3.
“A child who cannot read by Grade 3 is four times less likely to graduate from high school. For every dollar invested in early years literacy initiatives, the economy gains $7.”
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