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Summit School has been providing childcare for Duluth families for over 25 years. We are tucked away in a small neighborhood near St. Scholastica with three acres of beautiful outdoor space which we use year round. Our 120 year old building has lived many lives and we are very proud of the work we have accomplished here. We would like to grow to meet the childcare needs of the Duluth community but unfortunately this building cannot sustain expanded capacity for childcare and is in dire need of repairs. We are excited to announce the beginning of our capital campaign to help address the childcare crisis in Duluth. The goals are lofty and the climb will be difficult, but we have no choice but to go on. Are you ready to join us?
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Here are our options:
RenovateTotal Cost:
$2-3 million over 10-15 years Impact: Displaced students during renovations, unable to increase licensed capacity, large investment for little return. |
BuildTotal Cost:
$7-10 million Impact: Increased care capacity in a site designed for child care, commercial kitchen to serve lunch, larger investment but longer lasting impact. |
MoveTotal Cost:
Varies widely to purchase or rent and then renovate Impact: Lose access to our outdoor space, lose neighborhood connection, likely unable to increase capacity with outdoor space restrictions. |
There is no easy path forward, but Summit feels strongly that investing in a new building on our current site is the option that allows us to meet a need in the community, strengthen our community ties, and establish a child care center that could continue to provide high quality care for decades to come.
How you can help:
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Supporter Level
If you are able to join us at this level, we would love to send you some Summit Gear and thank you notes from our students! |
$0 - $49,999
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Hiker Level
In addition to the gear and thank you notes, if you are able to join us at this level we can add a thank you plaque to one of our playground benches. |
$50,000 - $99,999
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Base Camp Level
We would be very thankful for you to join at the Base Camp Level! Along with Summit Gear and thank you notes, your name would be prominently featured on a large playground plaque. |
$100,000 - $749,999
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Mid-Mountain Level
We have the opportunity for nine supporters to join us at the Mid-Mountain Level. Here, we would commemorate your gift by naming and dedicating a classroom to you as a thank you for your support. |
$750,000 - $1,499,999
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Summit Level
Climbing this mountain will be difficult, but if you are the one supporter able to join us at the Summit Level we would be honored to have you name the building to commemorate your gift. |
$1,500,000+
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If you would like to coordinate larger gifts, please reach out to Nate or India
218-724-3133
[email protected]
Projected Funding sources:
Questions? Get in touch!
We would love to chat more about how you can help us support the littlest learners in the northland. Please feel free to reach out!
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phone |
(218) 724-3133 x152
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address |
1600 N 8th Ave E
Duluth, MN 55805 |