Patrick Henry Adopt a Window Program starting up

The current windows are terrible and need to be replaced.

July 17, 2014; 9:35 AM • by Richard Hayes

Found out about this from Councilman Parker Agelasto’s Facebook. It certainly would be nice to see all the neighborhood associations throw in a little cash to insure that Patrick Henry continues to be a viable option for neighborhood children.

Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (PHSSA) has undertaken an “Adopt a Window” program to replace/rehab ALL of the windows of the school building. This will enhance the energy efficiency (and curbside appeal!) at an estimated cost of $600,000.

All donations are tax-deductible. Large windows can be adopted for $2,000 and the small basement windows for $1,000. Donations cover a substantial portion of the total cost of the renovation and also will be used as matching funds for requests to the MMP Foundation and the Calder Foundation (pending request for a $100,000 grant).

The school has commitments from John Jacquemin Foundation for $10,000 and board members; so far totaling $18,000. If you are interested in adopting a window, please contact Board Member Deborah Corliss (deborah.corliss@patrickhenrycharter.org) or school Principal, Dr. Eileen Atkinson (eatkinso@richmond.k12.va.us). PHSSA (a 501c(3) corporation) also can provide a “pledge letter” that would let you pay over a 6-month period. In addition to the tax deduction, those who adopt a window will be recognized by a name plaque on the window so it will be known who provided the new windows.

Image: Patrick Henry Facebook