This #FrontRowFriday marks just over two weeks away from one of the largest charitable events of the year, Giving Tuesday. To keep us in the holiday giving spirit, we’re featuring blogs about various ways you can support “Theatre by kids, for kids” this season. (Did you catch our handy Season of Giving Resource Guide last week? Click here to check it out!) Up next: the Combined Federal Campaign? What is it, how does it work, and why should you participate? Read on to find out!
How the CFC Works for Donors:
- Choose your cause: Encore’s CFC number is 69654. Did you know that you can select multiple charities to benefit from your contributions? You can share the love all around this holiday season.
- Make a pledge: federal employees or retirees can make their CFC pledges either online or using a paper form. Donors can choose a payroll deduction, a one-time donation, or recurring monthly pledge via a credit card, debit card, or direct bank transfer.
- Celebrate the season: That’s it, you’re done! With such an easy process, you now have even more time to spend with your family, friends, and community.
Your Impact:
Your donation through the CFC will touch all aspects of Encore’s work, but to name just a few…
Ticketing software, ready to help you online or in person at the box office
Heavy-duty tools, helping our Crewtons assemble the awesome sets you see onstage
Entertaining productions that show the magic of “Theatre by kids, for kids!”
Costume changes, like Elsa’s epic switch in Frozen Jr.‘s “Let It Go”
Outstanding camp aides that make summer happen (Look for 2020 applications in December!)
Materials for Encore’s twice-weekly HPI classes
Baby play actors who bring to life our Theatre for the Very Young productions
Inspiring alumni stories powered by a foundation in theatre
New works of theatre, such as last season’s world-premiere musical, The Talented Clementine
Emma Emails – bringing you beautiful Encore newsletters on a weekly basis. (Sign up here!)
Directors and production staff that guide our young actors through the best possible show experience
Flip the Script guest artists, who helped our students bring new voices and stories to light
Educational experiences for students as young as 6 months up through high school and beyond
Direct mailings that bring news of Encore’s latest and greatest straight to your door
Engaging guest performers who allow our summer campers to experience works from local artists
Rent for Encore’s office space on Lorcom Lane and scene shop space at Gunston Middle School
Ads to spread the word about our wonderful productions and classes
Laptops for new employees as we expand our staff to better serve our community
Concessions, because who doesn’t love a sweet treat during intermission?
AAAA Storage Unit, where Encore’s wealth of props, sets, and costume pieces live when not shining onstage
Music tracks for this season’s wonderful musicals, Disney’s Frozen Jr, Narnia, and West Side Story
Partnerships like Project Extra Step that allow APS students to attend Encore’s programs at a reduced rate
Apprentice power! This year, we expanded our Apprentice program for recent grads to 3 rad participants
Incredible arts and craft supplies for prop-making and storytelling at Spring Break Camp
Goldfish for snack at the 10+ Holiday Mini-Camps Encore will host this season
Next-level teaching artists that bring the joy of theatre to classrooms and rehearsals rooms all across the DC area
Your contribution through the Combined Federal Campaign can help make an impact in the lives of young people in our region by allowing them to experience theatre onstage, backstage, in the classroom, and in the audience for decades to come.
Not a federal employee, but interested in supporting Encore’s mission of “Theatre by kids, for kids”? Join our Giving Tuesday team, fundraise on Encore’s behalf, and make a contribution on Tuesday, December 3rd for Giving Tuesday!
Photos by Jordan Wells, Aileen Pangan Christian, Larry McClemons, and Cindy Kane Photography. Graphic design by Aileen Pangan Christian. Blog contribution by Shannon McCarthy, with additional content by Aileen Pangan Christian.