Raffle/Auction Chairperson

Marcy Blaufuss

Phone: (414) 481-3081

President

Karen Kucik

Raffle/Auction Chairperson

Dear Friends,

We are here to introduce you to the South Side Scholarship Foundation. It was founded in 1969 as a Wisconsin Non-Profit Corporation by a group of volunteers in Bay View, WI whose primary purpose is to provide scholarships to students pursuing post-high school education and continuing education. We are also a tax exempt 501c3 organization. A copy of our 501c3 letter can be found on our website,

Our organization is proud of our achievements, as we have raised more than $547,000 to provide over 855scholarships to a diverse group of students. In 2017, the Foundation was able to award thirty-five $950 scholarships.

Our largest fundraiser, Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance, is quickly approaching and is being held at the Oak Creek Community Center on Saturday, February 10, 2018. We feel it is vital that the local community and businesses become involved in support of education and are asking for your help in generating the funds needed to make our annual scholarship awards possible.

We approach you today asking for your participation in our Foundation as a business sponsor. There is a variety of ways you can assist us including:

Grants: The most significant would be an annual contribution to our fund that could be earmarked for grants.

Major Auction Items: Major auction items include significant items of value ($300 or more) that could be part of the live auction at the Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance.

Silent Auction/Raffle Items: Silent auction and raffle items contribute funds for 3-4 scholarships. We are seeking new gift items such as jewelry, clothing, sports memorabilia, liquor, craft and seasonal items, household items, appliances and gift certificates which can include but is not limited to: restaurants, professional services, and hotels and events.

Program Book Ads: We have a program and advertising book for our dinner/dance that is also used for promotion all year long. Ads from this book are a vital revenue source and provide community visibility for businesses.

Attendance at the Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance: It is our hope that you could join us for our Mardi Gras Dinner/Dance event on Saturday, February 10, 2018 so that you can be a part of this major community celebration.

Should you choose to participate in our fundraising efforts, you can send items with the Donor Information Form accompanying this letter to:

SSSF

c/o Karen Kucik

6594 S Crane Dr

Oak Creek WI 53154

or call (414) 870-0573 to arrange for items to be picked up or dropped off.

We appreciate the opportunity to tell you more about our organization, and we look forward to future contacts with you.

For more information or copies of this letter and Donor Information Form, you can contact the individuals listed above or visit our website at

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We count on the support of people like you to make all of our events a success and to help us achieve our scholarship goals. THANK YOU for your marvelous support. All donations may be tax deductible.

You may send items to the address above in care of Karen Kucik, or contact Karen at (414) 870-0573or to arrange for items to be picked up or dropped off. We ask that you, the donor, complete this form and provide it to us with your donation. An official donor receipt will be provided to you with the completion of this form. THANK YOU

Dear Valued Friend of the Foundation:

Thank you for your recent donation to the South Side Scholarship Foundation. We count on the support of people like you to make all of our events a success and to help us achieve our scholarship goals. We THANK YOU for your marvelous support!

We sincerely hope that you will continue to support us in the future, and that you will join us for our special events as your schedule allows.

For information on future events, or general information about the South Side Scholarship Foundation, you may visit our website at email us at or ‘Like’ us on Facebook at

Very Truly Yours,

The South Side Scholarship Foundation

Please keep a copy of this form for your tax records. All donations are tax deductible, to the extent allowed by law. A copy of our tax exempt, 501c3 letter can be found under the ‘About Us’ section on our website, Consult your tax advisor for more information.

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