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2019-2020 ANNUAL GIVING
VIRTUAL COMMUNITY GATHERING This spring, FAIS friends and family came together to celebrate our student art and raise important funds to support our community during a time of financial uncertainty. The FAIS Virtual Community Gathering, which replaced the annual gala due to COVID-19, drew over 180 families to participate and support the School. This community event was an opportunity to join together in a spirit of celebration and appreciation for the French American International School. Contributions during our Virtual Community Gathering supported keeping the FAIS community whole in two crucial ways: financial aid to retain current families and welcome new families; and an appreciation fund for teachers and staff — who pivoted on a dime to create stability, continuity, and a positive learning environment for our students in a time of chaos In the week leading up to the event, families drove through campus to see all of the student art projects — LIVE from the comfort of their car at the Drive-Thru Art Gallery. This was a celebration of the hard work that all of our students put into the art projects throughout the year, and was a wonderful reminder of what we can create together. The virtual event was hosted by Johnna Wells of Benefit Auction 360, who created a wonderful flow and sense of engagement for the community. Families bid on art projects, entered the raffle to win a designated parking spot on FAIS campus, and gave generously during the moment of giving. Thank you to everyone who helped this event raise over $225,000 for FAIS.
