About Ossining MATTERS

Who We Are

Ossining MATTERS is a not-for-profit Education Foundation established in 2003 to raise funds for the Ossining School District. Our mission is to support and enrich the learning opportunities for all children in the Ossining School District by providing funding for projects that go beyond the scope of the school district budget.

How We Work

Each spring, Ossining MATTERS invites teachers and staff at every educational level within the district to submit grant applications for projects to be implemented the following school year. Our funding committee reviews these applications with the goal of choosing those that reach the greatest number of students, serve important needs, provide lasting impact, and best support the district’s educational goals. Ossining MATTERS also works with the administration and faculty of our schools in developing pilot programs to meet the same criteria we set for our grant applications.

Where We Find our Funding

Our key fundraising events include our very popular annual September Run/Walk and our hugely successful Gala Spring Concert and Auction. Past concerts have featured internationally renowned artists Gil and Orli Shaham, Westchester Jazz Orchestra, DBR & The Mission, singer-songwriter Dar Williams, Broadway star Kerry Butler, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, and Latin Rock sensation deSoL. We also actively solicit corporate grants and grants from other foundations.

What We’ve Accomplished So Far

In our first seven years, thanks to the very generous support of our community, we’ve funded over 110 grants and donated more than $360,000 to the Ossining School District. The grants and projects we support are reaching students at every age level, from preschool through high school, supporting academics, cultural arts, and health/athletics. The programs, ranging from family literacy programs to recess chess classes, gardening workshops, dance programs at the elementary and high school levels, and classroom equipment purchases, meet a wide variety of student needs and interests.

How You Can Help

Join us at our community events! Lend your financial and moral support.
Contact us about the possibility of sponsoring specific projects.
Talk to your employer about making a financial contribution or sponsoring a program.
Volunteer your time to help plan fundraising events, assist with mailings, or serve on other committees.
Add your name to our mailing list, so that we can send you information and updates on
our projects.
And of course, we accept donations throughout the year.

With your help, we can continue to make a difference in the education of Ossining’s students. To learn more about Ossining MATTERS, please visit our website at www.ossiningmatters.org, or contact us with specific questions at info@ossiningmatters.org.

Providing Monetary Aid Teaching Tools Enriching Resources for our Schools Home Page About Ossining MATTERS Mission Statement Board of Directors Funding Policies Projects Funded Donations in Action Upcoming Events Archive Ossining School District Sobre Ossining MATTERS en español Donate to Ossining MATTERS, Inc. Online Contact Information Ossining MATTERS, Inc. PO Box 1012 Ossining, NY 10562 914-510-9320 Or email us info@ossiningmatters.org	Who We Are Ossining MATTERS is a not-for-profit Education Foundation established in 2003 to raise funds for the Ossining School District. Our mission is to support and enrich the learning opportunities for all children in the Ossining School District by providing funding for projects that go beyond the scope of the school district budget. How We Work Each spring, Ossining MATTERS invites teachers and staff at every educational level within the district to submit grant applications for projects to be implemented the following school year. Our funding committee reviews these applications with the goal of choosing those that reach the greatest number of students, serve important needs, provide lasting impact, and best support the district’s educational goals. Ossining MATTERS also works with the administration and faculty of our schools in developing pilot programs to meet the same criteria we set for our grant applications. Where We Find our Funding Our key fundraising events include our very popular annual September Run/Walk and our hugely successful Gala Spring Concert and Auction. Past concerts have featured internationally renowned artists Gil and Orli Shaham, Westchester Jazz Orchestra, DBR & The Mission, singer-songwriter Dar Williams, Broadway star Kerry Butler, singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash, and Latin Rock sensation deSoL. We also actively solicit corporate grants and grants from other foundations. What We’ve Accomplished So Far In our first seven years, thanks to the very generous support of our community, we’ve funded over 110 grants and donated more than $360,000 to the Ossining School District. The grants and projects we support are reaching students at every age level, from preschool through high school, supporting academics, cultural arts, and health/athletics. The programs, ranging from family literacy programs to recess chess classes, gardening workshops, dance programs at the elementary and high school levels, and classroom equipment purchases, meet a wide variety of student needs and interests. How You Can Help Join us at our community events! Lend your financial and moral support. Contact us about the possibility of sponsoring specific projects. Talk to your employer about making a financial contribution or sponsoring a program. Volunteer your time to help plan fundraising events, assist with mailings, or serve on other committees. Add your name to our mailing list, so that we can send you information and updates on our projects. And of course, we accept donations throughout the year. With your help, we can continue to make a difference in the education of Ossining’s students. To learn more about Ossining MATTERS, please visit our website at www.ossiningmatters.org, or contact us with specific questions at info@ossiningmatters.org.