Panthers for a Purpose 2025
This year's Panthers for a Purpose Fund-A-Dream will focus on the Panther Pantry and the Weekend Food Pack Program. Through these important programs, we provide the necessary resources to keep students focused on learning and growing.
The Panthers for a Purpose Week of Giving celebration will take place February 16-22. To top off the week, the biggest Panther Party celebration will be held on February 22, 2025 at Bunker Hills Event Center in Coon Rapids featuring an amazing silent auction and Dueling Pianos performed by Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos. Tickets go on sale January 2, 2025 for the party!
There are many ways to get involved including sponsorship, silent auction donations, volunteering and more! Browse this page to learn more about this year's Fund-A-Dream program and to learn more on how to get involved. For quick access to our most popular topics, click the links below!
Week of Giving - Here's a Look at Last Year's Festivities
The 2024 Week of Giving is February 18-24, 2024. No tickets are necessary to participate in the "Fundraising and Pride Week" portion of events. This Fundraising and Panther Pride week includes an online silent auction, dine-to-donate opportunities at local restaurant partners and Panther Pride activities all week long!
Silent Auction
Party Details
The Panther Foundation Party takes place Saturday, February 22, 2025, 5 p.m. at Bunker Hills Event Center in Coon Rapids. The Party will close out the fundraising week featuring an amazing Silent Auction and will feature Dueling Pianos performed by Sweet Keys Dueling Pianos, a Twin Cities favorite. Guests will sing and dance the night away celebrating SLP Schools and our community. We are planning a fun evening with apps, games and special program moments.
2024 Panthers for a Purpose Fund-A-Dream: Panther Pantry & Weekend Food Packs
The Panthers for a Purpose Fund-A-Dream focus this year on the Panther Pantry and the Weekend Food Pack Program. Since 2013 more than 40,000 Weekend Packs have been distributed to children in the Spring Lake Park Schools community. Last year alone, more than 7,000 were handed out.
When children are in school, many benefit from the breakfast and lunch program, but when school is not in session, over weekends and long breaks, there are children in our community without access to nutritious meals. The Panther Foundation started the Weekend Pack program in 2013 to provide stability for children and ensure that hunger does not impede learning. We know the importance of feeding children to allow them to focus on learning and growing and want to be sure we have the resources to sustain the need now and in the future.
Fund-A-Dream Sponsors
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Eric & Kari Nokken |
Event Sponsorships
Over the years, the Panther Foundation has funded 300+ rich and diverse projects totaling more than $2.3 million dollars. If it's good for kids - the Panther Foundation is there.
Sponsorship of this year's event offers an opportunity to be a part of this broad and purposeful work. Each sponsorship allows the Panther Foundation to touch more students and do more. Join us as we partner with our district to provide world-class experiences to each member of our school community.
Sponsorship Opportuinities coming soon.
How to Get Involved
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Become an Annual Sponsor
Become an Annual Sponsor and impact the Foundation and Spring Lake Park Schools all year long. Learn more about becoming an Annual Sponsor, the benefits and how to get your logo added to our website here.
Event FAQ's
Can't find an answer to your question? Reach out to us at PantherFoundation@district16.org.
- What should I wear?
- How can I sit with my friends? Is there a way to buy a table?
- I can't come to the Party, how can I still be involved?
- Do I have to live in the Spring Lake Park Schools community to attend or participate?
- How much of the ticket is a tax deductible donation?
- Do I need to Register for the Silent Auction if I purchase a Party Ticket
- Is this the Gala?
What should I wear?
How can I sit with my friends? Is there a way to buy a table?
I can't come to the Party, how can I still be involved?
Do I have to live in the Spring Lake Park Schools community to attend or participate?
How much of the ticket is a tax deductible donation?
Do I need to Register for the Silent Auction if I purchase a Party Ticket
Is this the Gala?
