Panthers for a Purpose 2025
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 6, 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!
How to Get Involved
Event Sponsorships
Over the years, the Panther Foundation has funded 400+ 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.
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.
Fund A Dream - The X Factor
When students are connected to programs, activities, and sports outside of school they do better in school. They connect to something that sparks and inspires them to explore, to try hard things, and to persevere. They develop connections with peers and caring adults and they feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
We believe these opportunities are the X Factor — the extras that help a Panther become fully a Panther.
We want this for each Panther in the SLP Community. However, barriers like cost, access and other roadblocks stand in the way. This Fund A Dream will invest in knocking down those roadblocks and expanding access to extraordinary experiences outside of the school day that excite young people and help them excel as a student and as a person.
This funding will support initiatives including:
- Seed funding for new emerging student interest clubs and activities
- Expanding experiences to all grade levels that help students discover their spark - from dance to soccer, arts, robotics, service clubs and more
- Providing resources to help cover fees and equipment for experiences in our community that help create the Panthers of the future
- Financial support for unique and rare opportunities, such as national and international competitions that provide life-long memories
Week of Giving - Here's a Look at Last Year's Festivities
The 2025 Week of Giving is February 16-22, 2025. 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!
Take a peek at the festivities from the 2024 event.
Silent Auction
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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?
