WHAT IS GATHER?

GATHER is the school’s biennial spring fundraising and community-building event to raise money for our financial aid program. It is produced by parents, and well-attended by our entire community; current families, faculty and staff, alumni, and ‘friends’ of the school. This is the largest, and most memorable event in our calendar, enjoyed by all who come together as a school community and enjoy one another’s company – all over delicious drinks and scrumptious eats, of course!

WHY DO WE HOLD GATHER?

Funds raised at GATHER support a significant portion of our school’s financial aid expenses. We are committed to supporting families for whom tuition would otherwise be a barrier to attendance. Students receiving tuition aid also receive a discount on Extended Day, Learning Skills, our lunch program, and one after-school club per semester.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Donate an experience for a Buy-In / From a chef's table experience at your favorite local restaurant, to a ladies weekend away at a cabin, to an all-access tour of the zoo, these special experiences offer a fun way for our community to come together. Spots to be a part of these experiences are sold as buy-ins in our online event website that will go live before the event and raise a significant portion of the proceeds for GATHER. If you have an idea for a buy-in you would like to sponsor please reach out to gather@epiphanyschool.org. 

Volunteer / Your time is also a great way to donate to GATHER. To get involved, please contact gather@epiphanyschool.org.

Buy your ticket / Not everyone can donate or volunteer. Most importantly – buy your ticket and join us for this event HERE.

DO I HAVE TO DONATE AN ITEM?

No! If you have something you’d like to donate, we’d love it, but there is no requirement. We also accept cash donations to underwrite portions of some of our buy-in packages.

HOW DO WE RAISE MONEY?

We have several avenues of fundraising at GATHER and during the weeks running up to the event. This includes raise-the-paddle, buy-ins, tickets, underwriting, sponsorships, and so many more!

Epiphany Experience Buy-Ins / Purchase single tickets to be a part of a larger group experience. In previous years we have had opportunities for families (outdoor movie night), parents (an evening at the Sorrento and a Sun Valley get away, golf at Bandon Dunes and a night at the University Club), and couples (Oktoberfest dinner and a San Juan getaway), to name a few. Buy-Ins are available for purchase prior to the event and often fill up fast. You can also donate or underwrite a buy-in experience! If you have an idea for a buy-in you would like to sponsor please reach out to gather@epiphanyschool.org. 

Raise the Paddle / An opportunity to raise your paddle the night of the event, or commit a donation amount before the event, and contribute to our very important financial aid program. Pledges can be made by emailing Lauren Smith at lsmith@epiphanyschool.org 

WHAT IS THE EVENT FORMAT?

GATHER begins at 6:30 PM and ends around 10:30 PM. This is a casual event with heavy hors d'oeuvres and an open bar. There will be no tables or assigned seats. Guests are encouraged to mix, mingle, and get in on the fun of night-of raffles. All night-of purchases will be linked through your bidder number. Dress is cocktail attire and guests often dress in the spirit of the theme of the event. There will be a short program followed by the raise-the-paddle where guests can choose to donate to support Epiphany School. 

HOW CAN I STAY INFORMED?

Visit this website!

Opportunities to purchase tickets, buy-ins, and raffle tickets will be announced as we approach GATHER.

WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT GATHER?

General questions & volunteer opportunities: gather@epiphanyschool.org