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FRAUC – Families of Rindge Ave. Upper Campus is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization led by RAUC parent and caregiver volunteers. Our mission is to support and enhance the educational experience of RAUC students. We provide funding for field-trips and school-wide activities, and build community through various events throughout the year. All families and caregivers are welcome. Please join us!
Our RAUC community shines brightest when we care for one another. Join FRAUC in supporting our students, teachers and fellow families this Holiday season.
Our RAUC community shines brightest when we care for one another. Join FRAUC in supporting our students, teachers and fellow families this Holiday season.
HERE ARE A FEW WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
HERE ARE A FEW WAYS YOU CAN HELP:
Winter Teacher Appreciation Breakfast & Lunch (Tuesday, Dec. 16)
Winter Teacher Appreciation Breakfast & Lunch (Tuesday, Dec. 16)
On Tuesday, Dec. 16 FRAUC is coordinating a day to thank our amazing teachers! We are arranging a potluck breakfast (from families) and a hot lunch catered from Cormella's for the ~65 RAUC staff members.
We need some help and are looking for:
Families to prepare or pick-up breakfast goods, juice and coffee (dropped off at RAUC front entrance by by 8am on Tuesday)
Volunteers to set-up and to clean-up the Teacher’s Lounge for breakfast (8-9am) and for lunch (11:15am-12:30pm)
Contributions of any amount towards our annual fundraising goal - $800 of which will go towards the Winter Teacher Appreciation
Volunteer sign-up now open. Thank you to everyone who has already signed up.
Zazzle Store Now Open with RAUC Gear
Zazzle Store Now Open with RAUC Gear
We have a new online Zazzle store for ordering items with the RAUC logo! You can get items including t- shirts, hats, hoodies, and mugs. (Quick tip: They make great Holiday gifts for grandparents.)
All items will ship directly to you.
5% of each sale will go towards FRAUC’s 2025-26 fundraising and support RAUC activities, including field trips, end of year celebrations, and teacher appreciation events.
Gift a Holiday Gift Card (Deadline: Friday, Dec. 12)
Gift a Holiday Gift Card (Deadline: Friday, Dec. 12)
Our Holiday Gift Card drive is still running and will support some of our families during the Holiday season. We’ve received about $200 in gift cards and hope to reach at least $850.
Purchase a gift card. $25 or $50. Preferred stores: Market Basket, Star Market or Target
Send it to school in an envelope for Julia Ho. Your child can drop it off at the Main Office or with Ms. Julia in her room.
Gift cards will be distributed to families before Winter Break
The RAUC Holiday Gift Card Drive is a newer tradition at the school and one we hope to continue and grow in years to come. Thank you for joining us in creating a caring and compassionate RAUC community!
If you are a RAUC family in need of support during this time, please reach out confidentially to Julia Ho at jho@cpsd.us.
Donate to our Annual Appeal
Donate to our Annual Appeal
Every year, Families of Rindge Avenue Upper Campus (FRAUC) provides funding for student activities that are not covered by the school budget. The money we raise supports joy and community in our school, and we aim for RAUC field trips, events, and clubs to be accessible to all.
If you are able, please consider supporting our 2025/2026 fundraising goal of $15,000. A gift of any amount will make a difference, and 100% of funds raised go directly to support RAUC activities for our 280 students.
WAYS TO DONATE:
Click here to make your donation via our PayPal Account
Click here to make your donation via Venmo, or send in the app to @FriendsRAUC
Send a check (payable to “Families of Rindge Avenue Upper Campus”) with your student and direct it to Ms. Julia Ho in the front office, or mail it to 70 Rindge Ave Cambridge MA 02140
Last year, FRAUC supported multiple events including buses for field trips, teacher appreciation events, the end of year field day, and supplies for school clubs.
To give an idea of what your donation might cover, a donation of:
$35 pays for one student seat on the bus to an end of year field trip
$75 pays for journals and art materials for the “Junk Journal” club
$500 pays for the photo booth at the Winter Dance
If your company offers matching funds, please consider donating to Families of Rindge Avenue Upper Campus through your company portal. If your company uses Benevity for donation matching, the Families of RAUC Unique Identifier is #900897503.
FRAUC is a 501c3 nonprofit (EIN: 90-0897503), and donations are tax deductible. FRAUC gratefully accepts donations year-round.
Many thanks for your consideration and support,
Nina Farouk, Amber Bifolck Fisher, and Arlene Olivero
FRAUC leadership team
Volunteer
Volunteer
We also need volunteers! You can support Families of RAUC by joining our volunteer mailing list to help at an upcoming event (see full list on our Calendar and Meetings page)
All are welcome to attend our FRAUC meetings, and the next one will be on Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8pm . We are always looking for more ideas about how to help the RAUC community.
We need you!
We need you!
FRAUC is recruiting for our leadership team. See how you can help steer FRAUC forward this year.
FRAUC needs an assistant treasurer!! If you or someone you know is interested, please email Nina at familiesrauc@gmail.com
Assistant treasurer will spend 1 year shadowing the treasurer and transition into the role of treasurer for a 2nd year. Responsibilities include tracking FRAUC finances, depositing checks/cash donations, withdrawing cash for events, preparing tax filings and annual report filing.
Contact
Contact
Email familiesrauc@gmail.com with questions or ideas to support our students, teachers and community.
Sign-up for our mailing list for meeting/event notices and volunteer opportunities.
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