During August 2009, Northwest R-I School District employees embraced a newly formed philanthropic endeavor, "The Northwest Way". This program adopts the philosophy of supporting organizations that help our friends and neighbors in Jefferson County. Employees are given the opportunity to participate by electing to have a payroll deduction at an amount they select. The total amount collected will be presented to the charity during their designation month at the regular Board of Education meeting. The district administrators selected charities that reflect our community's diverse needs and interests.
Northwest received a Promising Practices award for this program. The Character Education Partnership (CEP) gives annual Promising Practices awards for implementing unique and specific strategies in character education.
The 2012-2013 Northwest Way charities are:
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Month
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Charity
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Sponsor
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September
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Peace Pantry
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Valley
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October
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Feed My People
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Woodridge
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November
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Ladies of Charity
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High Ridge
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December
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Sunnyhill, Inc.
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Maple Grove
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January
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St. Baldrick's
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House Springs
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February
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Special Olympics
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Cedar Springs
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March
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Mid East Agency for Aging
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Central Office
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April
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Northwest Alumni Assoc.
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Northwest High School
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May
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Backstoppers, Inc.
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Brennan Woods
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June
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Food Pantries
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Early Childhood
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July
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NWLEAFF Scholarships
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District
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August
|
JFK Sports
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Murphy
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All the charities are compliant with federal guidelines regarding charitable giving and have Internal Revenue Services issued 501(c) 3 designations.
