Jan's Closet InitiativeThis program, launched in October 2018, is named in honor of Whitehills parent Mia Gougeon-Adarkwa’s mother Jan, who showed tremendous generosity and compassion to many children while Mia and her nine siblings were growing up.
The program is funded by donations and is designed to enrich students’ lives and decrease barriers that would affect their ability to learn. About one third of the students at Whitehills Elementary qualify for free or reduced lunch.
This is a confidential and need-based program with disbursements determined by the School Social Worker, Principal, and school staff. The program’s financial account is administered by the WSA (separate from its general fund), with 100% of the donations going to support families in need.
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If You Need HelpIf your believe your Whitehills student is in need of the kind of support that Jan's Closet might be able to provide, please contact Principal Johnson or Mr. Anderson, the school social worker.
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Make a Donation
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Donations are gratefully accepted via cash, check, or credit card. The WSA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your gift to help families in need is tax deductible.
Checks can be made payable to the Whitehills School Association; please include "Jan's Closet" in the subject line so the funds are deposited to the correct account. Checks can be dropped off at the school, delivered to a WSA board member, or mailed to: Jan's Closet c/o Whitehills Elementary School 621 Pebblebrook Lane East Lansing, MI 48823 If you prefer to give a gift online using a major credit card, please click the link to go to our secure online store, powered by Square. Scroll past the General Fund Donations section to Jan's Closet area, and you will be able to select a suggested amount or fill in your own donation in any amount. If you have a specific item or experience you would like to donate in lieu of a financial gift, please contact Jan's Closet Coordinator Mia Gougeon-Adarkwa. Examples might include a winter coat, a week at a summer camp, or a gift card for a haircut. |
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How Your Gifts Have Helped
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New bikes and helmets for two Wolves
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Summer reading bundles for 21 students
Thanksgiving dinner baskets ready for delivery
Christmas cheer on the way!
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Launch Party a Success!
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Thank you to the many parents, friends, and neighbors who were able to join us for cocktails and socializing at the Jan's Closet Launch Party in October 2018. Attendees were able to hear directly from Jan's Closet founder Mia Gougeon-Adarkwa about her vision for the program, and were also able to meet Mia's mother Jan Gougeon, for whom the initiative is named.
Through the incredible generosity of this "village," Jan's Closet is initially funded at over $6,500 and will be able to begin making an immediate positive impact in the Whitehills Elementary family. (No Jan's Closet funds were used for party expenses.) 
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Mia and Jan
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Donor Recognition
We gratefully recognize the following donors who have generously supported Jan's Closet. Names will be added as gifts are received, with permission from each donor.
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