Fundraise

PTA raises funds for:

  • GROW Portland (garden program)
  • Community building and cultural events
  • Classroom supplies
  • Other initiatives that support student success

Ways you can help

  • Make a donation (for Konstella users and Non-Konstella Users)
  • Participate in fundraising events (Run for the Eagles, wreath and plant sales)
  • Donate cans through the BottleDrop program
  • Monthly Dine Out events
  • Passive (free-to-you) fundraising
  • Shop the Creston Store.

DONATIONS

Your cash contribution to Creston School PTA is tax deductible. This is the most direct and effective way to support our programming and educational enhancements. Consider being a monthly supporter by setting up recurring donations. Set it, forget it, and make a big impact!

Make a donation (for Konstella users and Non-Konstella Users)

Corporate Matching

Maximize your donation with corporate matching! Many people don't realize they have a matching program, forget about it, or don't know how to utilize it. With a little effort, this can have a large impact on our fundraising. If you need help, please reach out to the PTA. Here is a list of companies with matching programs, contact us to add more:

  • Bank of America
  • Intel
  • Nike
  • US Bank
  • Daimler-Chrysler
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • The Standard
  • Wells Fargo

FUNDRAISING EVENTS

Annual Run for the Eagles

A kid tying sneakers.

Run for the Eagles is an annual spring fundraiser that engages all of our students in physical activity, community, and camaraderie. Creston students will work with their classmates to run, walk, and roll as many laps around the Creston Park paved path as they can. So, lace up your shoes, get your cheer on, and support our school at the Run for the Eagles! Make a donation (Konstella users or Non-Konstella Users) or sign up to volunteer on Konstella.

Winter Wreath and Spring Plant Sales

A spring flower basket and someone making an evergreen wreath.

Take part in our November Wreath Sale and Spring Plant Sale and help raise funds for the PTA! These popular fundraisers not only benefit our school but also support local small businesses.

Find out about upcoming fundraising events on the PTA Google Calendar.

BOTTLEDROP (BLUE BAG) CAN DONATIONS

Blue bags full of cans.

Put those cans and bottle refunds to good use and directly support our school. This program is so easy and provides steady support all year long. Here’s how to get started: 

  • Get a special blue bag at any PTA event, the Wednesday Urban Gleaners, or the front office. These bags have our unique QR code sticker already on them.
  • Fill your bag(s) with qualifying plastic, aluminum and glass bottles (no need to sort).
  • Bring full blue bags to any BottleDrop center (closest locations to Creston are Safeway on Powell, Trader Joe’s on Chavez, Hawthorne Fred Meyer, and Woodstock New Seasons). These locations have an automatic system where you scan the QR code on the bag, then a door pops open, and you put your bags in. Easy!

DINE OUTS

A plate of pasta.

Dine-outs are a great way to support area businesses and earn money for our PTA. We work with local restaurants to select a date and time for a Creston Dine Out and the restaurant gives back a percentage of the profit during that time.

PASSIVE (FREE-TO-YOU) FUNDRAISING 

Here are ways you can contribute in your day-to-day life with no additional cost to you.

Fred Meyer logo

FRED MEYER COMMUNITY REWARDS - Link your Fred Meyer Rewards account with “Creston School PTA".

TUFT AND NEEDLE - Earns 25% back on mattresses at Tuft & Needle and all other purchases.

Box Tops logo

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION - Remember to scan grocery receipts into the BoxTops4Education App. Select “Creston Elementary School” as the school to support. Sign up for Box Tops.