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Support Poe Co's Historic Move!

PROTECT THE LEGACY OF POE CO AND BE A PART OF THIS HISTORIC MOVE!

After 47 years on the Poe Elementary School campus, Poe Cooperative Nursery School is moving to the grounds of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in June. We will launch a new chapter for Poe Co in the heart of Houston's Museum District with the start of this coming school year.  This historic endeavor will be a great success, and the program will continue to benefit children and families for generations, with the support of the entire Poe Co Community.

At Poe Co, children spend most of their time outdoors, including on play structures and in nature-based learning spaces. The outdoor spaces at St. Matthew need some development in order for us to continue setting the standard for play-based preschool education in Houston. Making sure we have these intentional spaces and activities for developing children is crucial.

This fundraising effort is focused primarily on underwriting these specific outdoor elements, outside of the general move costs that will be incurred. Our fundraising total currently includes estimates for the following:

- Modifications to the existing play structure on-site, including the addition of climbing ladders/monkey bars plus safety enhancements
- Building a new sandbox and purchase of play sand
- Building a new music stage
- Complete replacement of playground mulch and increasing depth for safety
- Addition of two shade trees
- Material for new garden beds
- Relocating the 29 very heavy boulders currently on our playground, primarily in the Gathering Area
- Addition of two ADA-compliant ramps
- Purchase of various indoor items needed for the classrooms

The current fundraising total does NOT yet include estimates for the following projects, which will still need to be completed over the summer. If we meet our goal we can apply funds towards these costs too!

- Raise retention wall around the mulched playground area and add new liner
- Addition of a footbridge
- Addition of two gates in the playground access area
- Relocating the existing Poe Co gate
- Relocating a portion of the existing Poe Co fence, or purchase and installation of a new fence around the exterior of the playground

If you or your family are interested in underwriting one of the above items specifically, please contact us directly through GoFundMe!

Please consider making ANY donation, and share with your friends. Help ensure the unique and magical Poe Co experience is available for children and families for years to come. Let's work together to continue the legacy that this community has built and nurtured for 47 years!

PLAY IS THE WORK OF CHILDHOOD.  POE CO IS PLANTING NEW ROOTS - THANK YOU FOR HELPING US GROW!

To learn more about Poe Cooperative Nursery School, visit www.poeco.org
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Donations 

  • Rebekah Wratchford
    • $100 
    • 3 yrs
  • Mark Wiesenborn
    • $95 
    • 3 yrs
  • Stephen McAdams
    • $50 
    • 3 yrs
  • Ann Greene
    • $250 
    • 3 yrs
  • Madeline Morales
    • $150 
    • 3 yrs
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Jennifer DeLange
Organizer
Houston, TX

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