DRIVEN TO PERFORM - A FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT KENWOOD ACADEMY!
Driven to Perform: Help Put Kenwood Academy Students in Motion
Every performance begins with the drive to succeed — but our students need a real drive to get there.
Each year, Kenwood Academy spends over $300,000 renting buses to transport students to competitions, performances, athletic events, and field experiences. These are the moments that shape their education, leadership, and community pride — but every rental takes funds away from classrooms and programs that directly impact students.
Your support for Driven to Perform helps us purchase a new school bus — giving Kenwood students the freedom to perform, compete, and explore without limits.
Why It Matters
- Access: Reliable transportation ensures every student can participate, regardless of financial barriers.
- Opportunity: A school bus expands access to academic competitions, arts showcases, and athletic events.
- Impact: Every trip fuels confidence, teamwork, and school spirit.
Recognition for Gifts Over $500
Donors contributing $500 or more will be recognized on our website and digital platforms and highlighted as supporters of Driven to Perform, demonstrating their commitment to Kenwood Academy student success.
Sponsorships and Matching Gifts
Businesses and families can amplify their impact through sponsorship recognition and matching opportunities.
Contact Cheryl Rudbeck at cheryl@friendsofkenwoodacademy.org for details.
MAKE YOUR GIFT
Your tax-deductible donation to Friends of Kenwood Academy (FOKA) directly supports the purchase of a new school bus.
No gift is too small — every dollar brings us closer to our goal of $150,000.
Broncos Give Back
As 2025 comes to a close, please include Friends of Kenwood Academy in your year-end giving.
Donate to our Empowering Excellence in the 4A's campaign to provide additional funding for student organizations that relate to ACADEMICS, ATHLETICS, ACTIVITIES & the ARTS.
Donate to our Driven to Perform campaign, and your donation will go towards the purchase of a much needed second Bronco Bus.
However you choose to give, know that you are supporting Kenwood Academy to help fill the gap between what our school needs and what CPS provides. And, all donations are tax-deductible as permitted by law.