In May of this year, NWMMS received an unprecedented offer of support from the Montessori Institute Northwest (MINW): a $10,000 challenge grant matching contributions made through November 15.  We are pleased to announce that we are already just a few donations from meeting that challenge, having raised $8,625 in cash with pledges for $2,000 more.  This rep­resents contributions at every level, with 11 donors giving $500 or more, and includes sup­port from the North American Montessori Teachers Association (NAMTA), a national organization supporting Montessori education and working at the fore­front of Montessori adolescent program de­velopment.

Other forms of support have been helpful as well. We’ve had offers of legal help, architec­tural and design work, carpentry, furniture, kitchen equipment, and even the beginnings of a costume box.  Getting a project such as this started takes a lot of work in many areas, and anything we can get donated frees up re­sources for other as­pects of the program.  It’s a great way for peo­ple to get involved even when a cash contribu­tion just isn’t possible.