How You Can Support Us
As you know, many school activities rely on the support of people like you - friends, family, alumni, community members, and more. The speech world especially took a large hit during and after COVID-19 - and this was seen not only in our area, but nationwide. As we work to rebuild our activity, we continue to see teams struggle to sustain themselves. For us here at East Ridge, the realm where our team needs the most continued support is financial contributions. Your generosity ensures that our team can have the resources necessary to practice, compete, and succeed. If you are in a place where you can support our team, we are eternally grateful to you.
Now, this support can take many different forms, and below is where you'll find options on how you can do so.
Donations
We know individuals can feel pressured to give money in stores and restaurants while fundraisers are occurring, or buy products when activities hold sales. If you would prefer to donate money directly, here is how you can do so.
1) PayPal
For Choose a Payment Type, select
"FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY"
*by doing so, you ensure we're not charged fees*​
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Comment: "Speech Donation"
2) Venmo
Select: "GIFT"
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Comment: "Speech Donation"
**Information coming soon**
3) Check
Address Check to
"East Ridge Speech"
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Mail to:
East Ridge High School
ATTN: Speech Team
4200 Pioneer Dr
Woodbury, MN 55129
What if there's another way I want to donate or give back to the team and it's not listed here?
Contact Head Coach Meghan Roeser at coach@erhsspeech.com
Are you a 3M employee and a parent/guardian of a student on team? Did you know that 3M has a Volunteer Match program? For every hour volunteered, 3M may donate $20 (up to $500 max) to our organization. ​
Volunteer hours include judging tournaments, working fundraisers, and even serving on our Booster Board.​
If this is applicable to you, please contact Coach Meghan for next steps. ​It may also be wise to contact the 3M Volunteer Match Program at 3Mgives@mmm.com.
3M Volunteer Match (up to $500)
Upcoming Fundraisers
Bagging Groceries at Hy-Vee
Saturday, December 7th and Saturday, December 14th
10am to 4pm
7280 E Point Douglas Rd S, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
The team will be bagging groceries at Hy-Vee in Cottage Grove to reach more members of our community and district. At this event, the team will have an information table and donation jar where you can ask members about their experience, learn about our team's history, and donate if you feel inclined. If you shop on the weekends, consider stopping by Hy-Vee on either date.
Bagging Groceries at Cub Foods
Sunday, December 22nd
10am to 2pm
8432 Tamarack Village, Woodbury, MN 55125
The team will be bagging groceries at Cub Foods to reach more members of our community and district. At this event, the team will have an information table and donation jar where you can ask members about their experience, learn about our team's history, and donate if you feel inclined. If you're in town for the holidays, come by Cub Foods to do your shopping!
Chipotle Fundraiser
Tuesday, January 14th
5pm to 9pm
7455 Currell Blvd, Woodbury, MN 55125
Don't feel like cooking? No problem! Either stop by Chipotle or place an order for pickup at the Currell Blvd location from 5pm to 9pm and a portion of the funds will go straight back to our program. If you come in person, all you have to do either show a picture of our flyer or say you're there for the fundraiser. If you choose to do a pickup order, simply enter the code 2BPPD9J before checking out.
Bagging Groceries at Jerry's Foods
Sunday, January 26th
10am to 3pm
7760 Hargis Pkwy, Woodbury, MN 55129
The team will be bagging groceries at Jerry's Foods in Woodbury to reach more members of our community and district. At this events, the team will have an information table and donation jar where you can ask members about their experience, learn about our team's history, and donate if you feel inclined. If you shop to try and avoid the Sunday scaries, come stop by Jerry's and connect with our students.
Panda Express Fundraiser
Thursday, February 20th
ALL DAY
Virtual - NATIONWIDE
Forget to pack a lunch for work? Have picky kids who don't want "what you make" for dinner? No worries! Place an online order for either pickup or delivery, and a portion of the funds will go straight back to our program. And if you're not in Woodbury, or even Minnesota, it's all good! This fundraiser can be utilized NATIONWIDE! So, tell your friends, families, and coworkers to order Panda Express. All you have to do is enter the code 926705 in the Fundraiser box before checking out.