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Construction Projects
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- New Gutter on Gymnasium ($2,000)
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Group Projects
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There are many opportunities for groups and organizations to get involved! These are a few of the current opportunities...
- Painting Projects (estimated time):
- Dorm Hallway (4 -6 people x 5 hours)
- Kitchen (3 - 4 people x 4 hours)
- 16 Individual Rooms (3 - 4 people x 3 hours for each room)
- Gymnasium (for experienced painters)
- Dorm Exterior
- Landscaping
- Gymnasium Exterior
- Dorm Exterior
- Campus Grounds
- Upper Campus Grounds (near Chapel)
- Trails through the new campus sections
- Underbrush removal
- Cutting firewood from downed or dying trees
- Collection Drives
- Socks / Underwear / T-Shirts
- Toiletries (Shampoo/Soap/Deodorant/razors/shaving cream)
- Books (Stock the Library with age appropriate books ages 10 - 21)
- DVDs
- Video Game Cartridges / Software
- School Supplies
- Music CDs
- Linens / Towels / Pillows
- Movie Night
- Bring your youth group
- Choose a new release or "classic" movie
- Heat up the popcorn
- break out the snacks and sodas
- We have the projector for a big movie night in the gym!
- Open to other Suggestions
- We are open to other suggestions you may have... if your group has a specialty or a particular interest, let us
know and we can work out the logistics.
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Annual Giving
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Glenn Springs Academy provides a stable homelife for more than 32 boys each year. Your contriburtions help make their stay more comfortable and provides them with not only the needs of each boy, but also the things that make their childhood more memorable. Back to school clothes, school supplies, off campus events, extracurricular activities, camping trips, and all the things they need throughout the year.
Each year, Glenn Springs Academy relies on tax-deductible donations and in-kind contributions. These donations are vitally important to continue our programs and services. Contributions come from individuals, faith and civic organizations, foundations, corporations and an annual golf benefit.
Help support the boys of Glenn Springs Academy. Here are just some of the ways your donations help:
- $50 will provide a birthday present
- $100 will buy school supplies.
- $250 will buy back to school clothes.
- $500 Will send a group of boys camping
- $1000 Will buy sports supplies and exercise equipment
Your donation makes a difference. Learn about the many ways you can make a donation to Glenn Springs Academy.
Click here to make a contribution to Glenn Springs Academy.
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Matching Gifts
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Many companies offer matching gift program to encourage employee giving to charitable organizations. It’s a great way to double your donation as some companies match dollar for dollar. Ask your employer if they have a Matching Gift Program.
For more information, please contact Kyle Boyles at 864-327-4096
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Faith Based Giving
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Churches, synagogues and other faith-based organizations are a foundation to many philanthropic efforts in the Upstate. Glenn Springs Academy is fortunate to be supported by a number of these faith-based organizations. Let us be a part of your mission and outreach in the community by helping those in need.
If you would like more information about how your church, synagogue or organization can help Glenn Springs Academy, please call 864-327-4096
Ask us about Development of the Boys' Choir and restoration of the Chapel.
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Memorial / Honor Tribute
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We all have someone special we admire, respect and love. Relationships like these are priceless and paying tribute to those people who make them possible can be especially gratifying. Making a charitable gift is a special way to commemorate and honor a loved one. Giving in honor or memory of others is a touching way to further a cause you believe in while creating a thoughtful tribute.
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Wish List / In Kind
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Often when a child is brought to Glenn Springs Academy, he arrives with very little, often only the clothing on his back. We belive success is achieved by being prepared and meeting their basic needs from their very first day in our home. Individuals and/or groups can donate a complete welcome package or parts of the package. Items include:
- Clothing
- White athletic socks (6 pr)
- Dress Socks (1 pr)
- Underwear (6 sets of briefs/boxers and t-shirts)
- Jeans / casual pants (4 pair)
- Belts (1 - 2)
- Dress jeans / pants (1 pr)
- Casual pullover shirts (6)
- Dress shirt (1)
- Swim trunks (1)
- Baseball cap / stocking cap (1 each)
- Shorts (3 - 4 pair)
- Sleepwear (2 - 3 sets)
- Coat / Jacket
- Thermal underwear
- Gloves / poncho
- Shoes (1 pr. each)
- Dress shoes
- Tennis shoes
- Flip-flops
- Bedroom shoes (optional)
- Personal Hygiene / Misc.
- Toothbrush / toothpaste
- Comb / brush / pick
- Deodorant (no spray cans)
- Shampoo / conditioner / gell
- Soap (regular and facial)
- Lotion
- Backpack w/school supplies
In addition to the welcome kit above, Glenn Springs Academy accepts gifts to offset expenses throughout the year:
- Event Tickets (cultural, sporting, music, entertainment)
- Linens (dark colored towels, sheets, blankets
- Job Opportunities (summer jobs for our older boys)
- Camping Supplies
- Piano tuning / repair
- Exercise room equipment:
- Weigh bench / Weights
- Eliptical trainer
- Treadmill
- Bowflex
- Mats / other exercise items
- Sports Supplies
- Volleyball (balls, nets, poles)
- Softball items (balls, gloves, bats, bases)
- Soccer (balls, indoor/outdoor goals, equipment)
- Basketball (balls, nets)
- Misc. (jump ropes, dodge balls, hackensacks
- Office Supplies
- Copy paper
- Printing
- Misc. Supplies (pens, markers, staplers, etc.)
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Volunteer
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Our vital work is made possible by people like you who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand. Our volunteers come from all walks of life. They’re all ages. Single volunteers, group volunteers and weekly volunteers. Everyone has something to offer…including you.
See ongoing projects at: Volunteer Calendar
- Tutors: Individual volunteers commit to a regular schedule to
help the boys with homework, studies or projects in school.
- Maintenance: Individuals or groups select a project to help on
campus such as painting, planting, clearing debris, etc.
- Building Projects: storage facilities, footpaths, organizational
projects, landscaping/beautification
- Events: Volunteer for the fundraising committee or event
committees.
Contact Kyle Boyles for more information!
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Scout Projects
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Troop 1 of Spartanburg and the Kudzu Coalition tackle Kudzu!
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Glenn Springs Academy has many opportunities for service projects and Eagle projects. Projects include, but not limited to:
Footpaths
Bridges
Amphitheater
Landscaping
Kudzu removal
Firepit
Storage shed
call Kyle Boyles at 864-327-4096 for more information.
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