Cary, N.C. (November 14, 2008) -In August 2008, The Mariposa School for Children with Autism announced "Take Flight! The Campaign for The Mariposa School". The Cary school received an extremely exciting challenge grant from The Sunshine Lady Foundation. The Sunshine Lady Foundation is a charitable organization founded by Doris Buffett, the sister of billionaire Warren Buffett. Doris Buffett personally called Dr. Jacqueline Kilgus Gottlieb, Mariposa's Head of School, to communicate the challenge. The Sunshine Lady Foundation will donate $50,000 to the school if it can raise $100,000 by December 1, 2008. The funding will help support a much needed expansion of student programs including early intervention and social skills programs that are so vital for youngsters challenged by autism.
The Board of Directors, Staff, and Families have worked diligently to raise the money. In less than 4 months, The School has raised more than $70,000! One hundred percent of the Board and Staff have donated to the campaign. With just two weeks left in the challenge, the School is turning to the community for help. Gottlieb says the funding will help support a much needed expansion of programs and maintain the organization's stability in an unpredictable economy—ultimately continuing to provide high quality programming to children with autism. "We thank Ms. Buffett, her foundation and our local community for recognizing the value of this type of intensive instruction for children with autism."
The Board of Directors, Staff, and Families have worked diligently to raise the money. In less than 4 months, The School has raised more than $70,000! One hundred percent of the Board and Staff have donated to the campaign. With just two weeks left in the challenge, the School is turning to the community for help. Gottlieb says the funding will help support a much needed expansion of programs and maintain the organization's stability in an unpredictable economy—ultimately continuing to provide high quality programming to children with autism. "We thank Ms. Buffett, her foundation and our local community for recognizing the value of this type of intensive instruction for children with autism."
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If you and/or your organization are able to assist the school, please contact:
Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb, Head of School
The Mariposa School
203 Gregson Drive
Cary, NC 27511
919-461-0600
info@mariposaschool.org
Dr. Jacqueline Gottlieb, Head of School
The Mariposa School
203 Gregson Drive
Cary, NC 27511
919-461-0600
info@mariposaschool.org
All donors will receive a letter documenting the contribution to be used for tax purposes.
The Mariposa School was founded in 2000 by a parent of a child with autism. It is a private non-profit school where all students receive one-on-one instruction based on the principles of verbal behavior. The mission of the school is to provide intensive instruction in a supportive environment designed to improve communication skills and therefore quality of life for children with autism and other developmental disabilities and their families. The Mariposa School is a regional leader in providing early intervention services and education to children with autism and other developmental disabilities. The school's goal is to build positive relationships among families, staff and the greater community to help each child achieve his/her maximum potential. For more information visit, http://www.mariposaschool.org/.
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