Local Primrose School Donates More Than $14,890 to Children's Charities - Kingwood

Published: Feb 19, 2016, 3:00pm

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The students, staff and families from Primrose School of Eagle Springs raised more than $14,890 for charity, making them one of the top three contributors to Primrose Schools' annual fundraising efforts.

These funds, along with money raised from more than 300 Primrose schools across the country, will benefit the company's not-for-profit organization, the Primrose Children's Foundation. A donation of $7,449 will also go to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, selected for its pioneering research and treatments for children with cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The Primrose Children's Foundation, supports initiatives that advocate for children in the greatest need. Funding for the Primrose Children's Foundation, which combines the fundraising efforts of Primrose schools to create a greater positive impact, is raised primarily through local Spring Fling events held annually at Primrose locations nationwide. The events provide Primrose families the opportunity to celebrate spring while giving back to their communities.

"Giving without expectation is an important part of the Primrose culture and something we make a purposeful effort to teach our children," said Paula Morgan, Franchise Owner of Primrose School of Eagle Springs. "We hold multiple charitable events throughout the year, providing our staff and families a chance to contribute to very important causes while helping teach our children the joy of giving back."

Primrose School of Eagle Springs held its Spring Fling event last April, which featured a variety of carnival-themed children's activities, along with a silent auction with items donated from local businesses. The school opened up its doors to the community so the families could have a time to get together with children in a safe environment to play games and relax. Mounted police and K-9 units from the Houston Police Department joined in for the festivities to help educate the young students on their role in the community. Classes teamed up to participate in a school-wide coin drive with all funds being donated to the Spring Fling fund. Prizes were given to the class that raised the most money for this initiative.

This year's record-breaking fundraising will benefit the franchise company's charitable partner, Save the Children. Primrose School of Eagle Springs will be holding their 2016 Spring Fling on Friday evening, April 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public.

Save the Children is the world's top independent charity for children in need and the newest national partner of Primrose Schools. The organization has robust and impactful programs in the United States, such as child sponsorship and emergency preparedness, that provide children living in poverty with the skills and resources they need to succeed in school and in life.

To learn more about the spirit of giving in Primrose schools across the country, visit PrimroseSchools.com/about-us.

About Primrose Schools
Founded in 1982, Primrose Schools is the nation's leader in providing a premier, early education and care experience in more than 300 schools in 25 states. Each Primrose school is independently owned and operated by Franchise Owners who partner with parents to help children build the right foundation for future learning and life, and offer an environment that helps children have fun while nurturing Active Minds, Healthy Bodies and Happy Hearts. Primrose is the first early childhood education organization in the country to receive AdvancED Corporation Systems Accreditation under the new Standards for Quality Early Learning Schools. For more information, visit www.PrimroseSchools.com, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube, and explore our blog.

About Save the Children
Save the Children invests in childhood -- every day, in times of crisis and for our future. In the United States and around the world, we are dedicated to ensuring every child has the best chance for success. Our pioneering programs give children a healthy start, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. Our advocacy efforts provide a voice for children who cannot speak for themselves. As the leading expert on children, we inspire and achieve lasting impact for millions of the world's most vulnerable girls and boys. By transforming children's lives now, we change the course of their future and ours. www.SavetheChildren.org.