Donations + Supporting Polaris
Dear Friend,
At Polaris, we are dedicated to nurturing our students' minds and spirits. Grounded in Waldorf philosophy, we foster a deep love of learning, empathy, creativity, and a profound respect for the natural world.
However, delivering this comprehensive curriculum comes with a unique challenge: Polaris receives no government funding. To bridge the gap between tuition revenue and the true cost of running our school, we rely entirely on the generosity of our community.
Every single donation, no matter the size, directly supports our teachers and advances our goals. Your support breaks down barriers, ensuring families from all walks of life can access an education that helps their children thrive.
Join our vibrant, growing community today by making a one-time gift or becoming a monthly donor.
With gratitude,
The Polaris Community
Note: Tax receipts will be issued for donations over $20.
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Others ways to Support our School
Donate
E-transfer to ottawawaldorfprograms@gmail.com
Please include your full name and mailing address for the charitable receipt when sending an e-transfer. (Deposits will appear as our legal name: 10787671 Canada Association)
Mail to
Polaris School and Centre
1805 de Gaspe Avenue
Ottawa, ON K1K 0A4
Canada
(Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 3:00pm if you’d like to drop-by in person)
Volunteer
From donations, fundraising, preparing for fairs and events, to other support tasks for the school, there are many ways to help. Please contact us if there is something you would like to offer the school, or if you would like to join our fundraising efforts.
United Way Campaign
Many employers have already launched their United Way Workplace donation campaign so we would like to take this opportunity to remind you that Polaris School and Centre can benefit from this as well.
You can choose to have Polaris School and Centre be the recipient of your United Way Workplace Campaign Donation. All you need to do is put in our registered charity number 754110088RR0001 to ensure that your donation helps support the school.
Note: We are registered under our legal name 10787671 Canada Association.
Please let your colleagues, friends and family know how they can help support Polaris as well.
Visit our School Store
This is a place where you can find unique handmade items made by parents and community supporters in the area. We meet every Tuesday to craft, share, learn and connect in support of the school's accessible to all financial model. All items help support students who otherwise would not be able to attend.
Additionally, we also have a variety of curated items from other local vendors and ethically minded companies.
Take your time to browse. We hope you enjoy our offerings.
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Participate in our latest Fundraiser
When you support a Polaris fundraiser, you are actively investing in the freedom, growth, and excellence of our school. Because we operate with 0% government funding, our community-led fundraisers are the vital engine that keeps Polaris thriving.
Every dollar raised goes directly toward sustaining competitive salaries for our exceptional teachers, expanding our classroom programs, and funding our student assistance bursaries. Whether you make a donation, volunteer your time, or spread the word, your participation directly impacts every student, every single day.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Your gift, no matter the size, is an investment in a future leader, an innovative program, and an inspired teacher.
Your gift, no matter the size, is an investment in the future, in the child who may become a farmer, artist, scientist, doctor, nurse, teacher, entrepreneur, caregiver, craftsperson, or community leader; in the programs that help them discover their strengths; and in the inspired teachers who guide them along the way.
Join us in shaping what education can be.