WHAT WE DO
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Founded in 2010, The Panther Fund is an independent nonprofit dedication to empowering students, ensuring equitable access to athletics, academics, and the arts for every student at West Ottawa Public Schools.
50%
Half of the student population at West Ottawa Public Schools are eligible for the Free and Reduced Lunch Progam, a federally assisted meal program.
The Panther Fund believes in the power of participation in school enrichment programs and provides qualifying students with up to $150 in assistance each semester or athletic season to help make participation in these activities more affordable for families in need.
HOW
do we help?
ATHLETICS
We help students pay for school required insurance, an athletic physical and team apparel in addition to basic sports equipment and more.
THEATER
Students come to us with requests to help offset the cost of participating in performing arts programs, which can include costumes, travel, other expenses and more.
ACADEMICS
We support students' academic needs such as helping pay for field trips, calculators, registration
and conference costs, club apparel and more.
ARTS
The Panther Fund supports students with an interest in exploring their talent in visual arts by helping cover lab donations and assorted art supplies.
MUSIC
We believe students should have every opportunity to pursue their musical interests. Our support affords students the opportunity to participate in band, orchestra and choir.