The Four Pillar Fund is Serendipity’s annual fundraising campaign

While funds from referring public school districts cover basic educational costs, Serendipity’s Four Pillars of Therapeutic Education would not be possible without private investment from generous individuals, businesses, and foundations who share our belief that all children deserve a chance to thrive.

This year, we have a goal to raise $500,000 to provide critical support to our programs.

is Serendipity’s annual fundraising event.

Help us uncover the shining star within each student. Their tuition is paid for by school districts and does not cover the full cost of the program.

Join us for SHINING STARS:
an evening to benefit Serendipity Center
on April 14th, 2023 at

1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR, 97266

We will gather for a night of curiosity and fun, delicious food & drink, a live paddle raise and raffle prizes – all for the students. Space is limited; get your tickets early and consider becoming a sponsor. Your support transforms students’ lives through the power of therapeutic education.

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“Serendipity is a trusted partner, a true innovator in the way they seamlessly blend learning and healing for severely troubled children. Students who have been failing for years will often turn their lives around at Serendipity, astonishing their families, teachers, and themselves.”

—David Douglas Superintendent

“I know that Serendipity is a great place for kids that need a little extra help. I’ve never felt more safe and secure at any other school than I have at Serendipity. This school is a great fit for kids who have problems with school work, home issues, or just fitting in.”

—Joan, Student

How your gift to Serendipity’s Four Pillar Fund will be used:

We use Four Pillar Fund contributions to make sure every student has the comprehensive, layered support they need to thrive. Your contributions also allow us to innovate new programs, pay our hard-working staff, purchase technology and supplies for our classrooms and labs, and adapt our programs to meet constantly-evolving COVID-19 protocols.

We apply gifts from the Four Pillar Fund to support areas of greatest need. Here are a some examples of the programs and services made possible by Four Pillar Fund donors:

Education Pillar

Gifts to the Fund allow us to add staff like coaches and behavior specialists, who provide enhanced services and to students experiencing the greatest obstacles to learning
School and art supplies for all students
Specialized curriculum for our students’ specific needs

Mental Health Pillar

Individual case management and mental health counseling
Art therapy and mindfulness training
Parallel instruction on critical social skills and emotional regulation throughout the day

Transition Pillar

On-campus apprenticeships
Our social/emotional learning curriculum helps students prepare to navigate a diverse society through an exploration of equity, bias, and alternatives to the use of hate speech
Scholarships to aid our students in navigating the larger world, such as new clothes for transitioning back to a home district, a bicycle for job transportation, furniture for a graduate moving into her first apartment, continuing education classes, and more.

Wellness Pillar

Food, utility, clothing, transportation, and rent assistance to families in need
Regular and seasonal events creating ceremony, ritual, and celebration of growth
Our annual senior service project, designed to build philanthropy and community awareness by learning about food scarcity, food banks, and poverty

Are you interested in supporting Serendipity students as they heal, learn, and grow?

You can make a contribution:

Quickly and securely online

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By mail:

P.O. Box 33350, Portland, OR 97292

Via your donor-advised fund:

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“I learned some very important things about myself, but the main thing is I learned to give back. I learned how to be a hard worker, how to teach others, how to self-examine, and so much more. If I was not in the class I’m in , and if I hadn’t been in the garden, I wouldn’t be in school. I will continue to grow. When I accomplish my goals, it will be because of this school and especially because of my teachers.”

—2019 Serendipity graduate

The Four Pillar Fund is Serendipity’s annual fundraising campaign

This year, we have a goal to raise $500,000 to provide critical support to our programs.

is Serendipity’s annual fundraising event.

Thank you to our amazing 2021-22 Four Pillar Partners:

How your gift to Serendipity’s Four Pillar Fund will be used:

We apply gifts from the Four Pillar Fund to support areas of greatest need. Here are a some examples of the programs and services made possible by Four Pillar Fund donors:

Education Pillar

Mental Health Pillar

Transition Pillar

Wellness Pillar

Are you interested in supporting Serendipity students as they heal, learn, and grow?

You can make a contribution:

Quickly and securely online

By mail:

P.O. Box 33350, Portland, OR 97292

Via your donor-advised fund:

Contact us for more information

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