YOU CAN HELP: Genesee Hill Elementary PTA’s call for auction donations

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Before school PTAs, PTSAs, and other types of PTOs can invite guests to fundraising auctions, they need to get donations so they have something for guests to bid on. This is another role local businesses play in the community – they often support local schools via donations for these events. The first PTA to contact us this new year is from Genesee Hill Elementary, asking us to share their request:

On March 7th 2026, the Genesee Hill Elementary PTA will host our annual auction — our biggest fundraiser of the year! It’s an uplifting community celebration that directly supports nearly 500 students, teachers and staff members. We’re inviting caring individuals and local businesses to help us make this event a success by donating an item or contribution. Would you consider supporting our students by donating goods, services, experience, gift certificates, or cash?

Your donation will help support fundamental student needs like reading intervention, classroom supplies, sponsorships, and mental health services – and we greatly appreciate anything you are able to provide.

Our PTA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and your donation is 100% tax-deductible. A donation receipt with our tax-exempt ID (91-1252753) will be provided. Should you donate by February 20, your organization will also be recognized in the event program.

To donate goods, services, experiences, or gift certificates, please visit:
geneseehill.schoolauction.net/2026/donate_items/new?qr=1

To make a cash donation or sponsorship, please visit:
geneseehillpta.givebacks.com/shop/items/1101842

Thank you for investing in our students and helping us create opportunities that last far beyond the auction night. Your generosity makes a real and immediate difference.

Hammer in Hand January 7, 2026 (9:15 pm)

Does 100% of the funds raised stay at the school? orIs it spread throughout the district

West Seattle Lite January 7, 2026 (10:07 pm)

According to the post it seems that 100% goes to the school.”…directly supports nearly 500 students, teachers and staff members. We’re inviting caring individuals and local businesses to help us make this event a success by donating an item or contribution. Would you consider supporting our students by donating goods, services, experience, gift certificates, or cash? Your donation will help support fundamental student needs like reading intervention, classroom supplies, sponsorships, and mental health services – and we greatly appreciate anything you are able to provide.
Neighbor January 7, 2026 (10:41 pm)

The PTA doesn’t share money with other schools. It exists solely for Genesee Hill.
- Mike January 8, 2026 (5:02 am)
  
  That’s odd, when my kids went there we fully funded Genesee and another school on the South end of West Seattle. Maybe the PTA changed the agenda now.
- Molly January 8, 2026 (7:03 am)
  
  The PTA shares money with other schools through the West Seattle Public Schools Equity Fund. Genesee Hill is currently one of the top contributors to this fund. https://www.wspsequityfund.org/faq-1
  - Hammer in Hand January 9, 2026 (6:37 am)
    
    So to answer my original question of yes or noAll dollars raised do not stay at the school. When ours kids we in school they started that fund sharing. We lost many volunteers due to our raised funds would go else where.

Azimuth January 8, 2026 (7:29 am)

I’ve had 2 kids go through Genesee Hill and it was an excellent experience for them both. The donations we give to our schools really do help a lot!

Molly January 8, 2026 (7:34 am)

Genesee Hill PTA contributes a portion of its funds to fundshifting each year. In 2024–2025Y, GHE donated $12,100 to WSPSEF; the prior two years’ contributions were $13,500 and $23,000. The $23,000 donation reflected our final year of drawing down reserves to maintain no more than six months of operating expenses, which we now adhere to.These donations are unrestricted, and while we do not speak to how other schools allocate their funds, all fundshifting dollars directly support students – both at Genesee Hill and across the district.

We are currently rebuilding our fundraising momentum, which has been challenging due to a reduced enrollment following the 2018 rezoning. GHE now serves 406 students, down from 718 in 2017.-GHE PTA Vice President

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