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Give Miami Day · November 14-19, 2026

Resources

Copy, paste, send. These are ready to go. Swap in your class link and the names in [brackets], then share with family, friends, and anyone who loves a Leopard. A gift shared is a gift doubled.

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Info session & kickoff

Thursday, November 5 · 6:30 PM · on Zoom

A school-wide parent and PTSA member meeting to kick off Give Miami Day 2026. Give Miami Day is a new focus for Leewood and the PTSA's primary fundraising effort this year. It lets Leewood take part in Miami's community-wide day of giving on Thursday, November 19, while taking advantage of the matching funds and special programs that come with it.

For our students, the PTSA will have gifts, parties and awards, and they get more exciting the more we raise. Come learn about the program and how you can participate and get involved. We hope to see you there.

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How it works

Give Miami Day is a county-wide day of giving run by The Miami Foundation, where local nonprofits, school PTSAs included, raise money online and can earn bonus dollars that stretch every gift further. This is Leewood's primary fundraising event this year, and our second year taking part. We need all students, parents, abuelos, teachers, and community members to help make it a success!

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Resources

See below for a list of links. Use the main school link, or your student's teacher if you know it. We have also supplied sample text messages, emails, and social media posts you can copy and paste to help spread the word!

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Prizes

All funds go straight to the PTSA to support the school and for fun student prizes and activities! The more we raise, the more the students get, so be on the lookout for the official list of prizes.

Text messages

Quick texts

Short enough to fire off in a group chat or a one-to-one. Best for close family on the day.

Ready to send

SMS · shortText it
Hey!! ❤️ It's Give Miami Day, and I'm asking my friends and family to support Leewood K-8, where my kids go to school! Public schools need our support, and I want to help make sure our kids continue to have a great place to learn and grow. Would you consider donating? Gifts start at $25, and every one helps!

[CLASS LINK]

Thank you!! ❤️

Make it yours

SMS · personalizeText it
Hey!! It's Give Miami Day! ❤️ I'm supporting Leewood K-8 because [WHY YOUR FAMILY LOVES THE SCHOOL]. Would you consider making a donation to help our school continue to [YOUR GOAL FOR THE SCHOOL]?

Here's the link: [CLASS LINK]

Thank you for supporting our family and our school!

Email

Emails

Room for the why. Best for extended family, coworkers, and anyone whose employer might match a gift.

Ready to send

Email · warm
Hi friends and family!!

It's Give Miami Day, and I'm asking you to support something important to our family: Leewood K-8 Center!

My kids spend so much of their lives at school, and I'm grateful for the teachers, experiences, and community that help them learn and grow. I want every child to have access to a great public education, and that takes support from all of us.

Would you consider making a donation to Leewood? Gifts start at $25, and whatever you're comfortable giving would mean a lot to our family and our school community.

Here's the link: [CLASS LINK]

Thank you for always supporting us and the things we care about! ❤️

Love,
YOUR FAMILY NAME

Make it yours

Email · personalize
Hi friends and family!!

It's Give Miami Day, and I'm reaching out to support Leewood K-8 Center!

Our family loves Leewood because [SHARE A PERSONAL REASON]. I want our school to continue providing [WHAT MATTERS TO YOUR FAMILY], and every child deserves access to a quality public education.

Would you consider making a donation to support our school?

Here's the link: [CLASS LINK]

Thank you for supporting our family and Leewood! ❤️

YOUR FAMILY NAME

Corporate & matching gifts

Email · for employers
Subject: A quick ask for Give Miami Day (and does our company match?)

Hi [NAME],

It's Give Miami Day and I'm supporting Leewood K-8 Center's PTSA, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 23-7628483). The funds go straight to teachers, classrooms, and student programs.

Two quick ways you could help:
1. Make a gift (starting at $25): [CLASS LINK]
2. Many employers match charitable gifts dollar for dollar. If ours does, a match would double the impact at no extra cost to you.

Interested in a corporate, in-kind, or larger gift? Our treasurer would love to talk: [email protected]

Thank you,
YOUR FAMILY NAME

Social media

Social posts

Post, and tag @leewood_k8 so we can cheer you on. Sharing is the single fastest way to grow the total.

Ready to post

Caption
It's Give Miami Day! ❤️📚

I'm supporting Leewood K-8 Center, where my kids learn, grow, and spend so much of their time. Strong public schools matter because every child deserves access to a quality education, and our schools need community support to thrive.

Please consider joining me in supporting Leewood!

💙 Donate here: [CLASS LINK]

Make it yours

Caption · personalize
It's Give Miami Day! ❤️ I'm supporting Leewood K-8 because [WHY YOUR FAMILY LOVES THE SCHOOL].

I want every child to have access to [WHAT YOU BELIEVE EVERY CHILD DESERVES], and I want to help our school continue to [YOUR GOAL].

Will you join me?

💙 Donate here: [CLASS LINK]

From the committee

Tips for Leewood families

A few notes from the Give Miami Day committee to help you get started. You don't have to be a professional fundraiser. The most meaningful messages come from you.

  1. 1. Make it personal

    You don't have to be a professional fundraiser! The most meaningful messages come from sharing why Leewood matters to your family. Talk about a teacher who has made a difference, a program your child loves, or why you chose our school. A personal story can be much more powerful than a generic fundraising request.

  2. 2. Start with the people who know you best

    Think about family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, and anyone who cares about your children. These are the people who may be most willing to support something that matters to your family. You don't have to reach hundreds of people to make a difference.

  3. 3. Don't be afraid to ask!

    People can't support our school if they don't know we're fundraising. It's okay to ask! You're inviting people to support your children, your school, and the future of public education. You might be surprised by who is happy to help.

  4. 4. Keep it simple

    You don't need to write a long message. A few sentences explaining why you support Leewood, followed by the donation link, is enough. Use the sample messages provided, add a personal touch, and make them your own.

  5. 5. Share the link!

    Every time you send a message or make a social media post, include your official Leewood Give Miami Day donation link: [CLASS LINK]. Consider sending a personal text to a few people, sharing a post on social media, or emailing family members who may want to participate.

  6. 6. Every donation counts

    If you're able to donate, any gift of $25 or more is appreciated. If you aren't able to contribute financially, you can still help by sharing the donation link with others. Spreading the word is valuable, too!

  7. 7. Remember why we're doing this

    Public schools serve children with different abilities, needs, and circumstances. Every child deserves access to a quality education and a place where they can learn and grow. Supporting Leewood is one way we can invest in our children's future and help our school community thrive.

  8. 8. Follow up and say thank you

    If someone tells you they've donated, thank them! If a friend hasn't responded, a friendly reminder is fine. People are busy, and sometimes they simply forget. Keep it light and appreciative.

Ready?

Our goal is simple:
show up for our kids and our school.

You don't have to do everything. Just do what you can. Whether you donate, send a few texts, or share a post, every effort helps us build a stronger community around Leewood. Thank you for being part of the Leewood family.

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