WAYS TO GIVE:

Cumberland Academy of Georgia is a private, non-profit, independent school geared towards helping every student become successful and independent adults. As an independent school, Cumberland depends on tuition and charitable contributions to cover the annual operating expenses of the school. Tuition covers about 80% of the specialized education here at Cumberland. To best support our students, our Annual Fund helps Cumberland’s specialized program to include small classroom size, certified special education teachers, social skills development, life skills development, and interactive science programs. We depend on contributions to help support our school operations.  In addition, charitable contributions can support financial aid, capital projects, and special projects to help Cumberland continue to be an exceptional school. The many ways to give and we are grateful for your support!

  • Online Gift.  

Click on the secure link to Donate Now.

  • Gift by Mail

Gifts may be made by one-time donation or as a pledge paid in multiple installments.  Please send your gift or pledge to:

Cumberland Academy of Georgia
Advancement Office
650-A Mt. Vernon Hwy, Atlanta, GA 30328

Or contact Valerie Laura, CFO, Director of Finance, at valerie.laura@cumberlandacademy.org with your pledge or to set up a payment schedule.

  • Matching Gift

Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match charitable contributions made by their employees.  Please contact your employer to see if you can maximize your giving through a matching gift.

  • Gift of Securities or Other Assets

Cumberland Academy of Georgia accepts non-cash contributions such as stock, life insurance, real estate, or other in-kind donations.  Appreciated stock gifts can provide significant tax savings for the donor.  Please contact Valerie Laura, CFO, Director of Finance, at valerie.laura@cumberlandacademy.org for further details or for information on initiating a stock transfer with your broker.

  • Planned Giving

There are many ways to support Cumberland Academy of Georgia both now and for future generations.  By making a planned gift, you can make a commitment now to donate assets in a deferred time frame.  Many planned gifts provide tax-favorable benefits to the donor and beneficiaries. Please consult with your attorney or tax advisor to research the most appropriate way to remember Cumberland Academy of Georgia in your will or estate plans.  Cumberland is also happy to provide you with more information about this program.

  • Georgia GOAL Tax Credit Program

Through Georgia’s Tax Credit Program, the GOAL Scholarship program allows taxpayers to redirect a portion of their state income tax to provide scholarships for eligible students to attend Cumberland Academy of Georgia.  In the 2023-2024 school year, over 30% of our students will be able to attend Cumberland because of this state program.

  • Fundraising Events

Cumberland Academy of Georgia hosts a few fundraising events each year, including a fall Golf Tournament and Spring Gala.  Funds raised typically support our Annual Fund.  Be on the lookout for information regarding these fun events!

  • Cumberland Academy of Georgia is a PUBLIX PARTNERS school!

Designate Cumberland Academy of Georgia so we receive Publix contributions from your grocery purchases … everyday. 

Publix Partners School

Publix Partners is a program that helps Publix shoppers who are Club Publix members give back to participating schools in their communities. Publix Partners has contributed more than $40 million to more than 5,000 schools across the Southeast since the program’s inception.

To SIGN UP, you must have a CLUB PUBLIX Account

(a) How To Sign Up or Log In to Your Club Publix Account:

To support Cumberland Academy of Georgia school,  join Club Publix. If you’re already a member, log in to your account. 

(b) Steps to Designating Cumberland Academy of Georgia:

  1. Once you logged in to your account, you will open up ACCOUNT in the upper right-hand corner. 
  2. Then scroll down the menu and click on MY PUBLIX. 
  3. That will take you to a page where you will select My Publix Partner to search for our school as your choice – CUMBERLAND ACADEMY – Zip 30328. 

(c) At Check Out At Publix: 

Remember to (1) pay with the Publix app or (2) enter your phone number at checkout each time you make an eligible purchase. Please note that you must take this action for your selected school to receive Publix Partners earnings for your eligible purchases.


Who Can Participate in earning money for Cumberland Academy of Georgia? 

In areas that offer the Publix Partners program, any customer who joins Club Publix, selects a Publix Partner school, and pays with the Publix app or enters their phone number at checkout, can actively help support a local school. Family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and community who shop at Publix in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia can participate.

Spread the word among your family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, and community. The greater the participation, the greater the rewards for Cumberland.

 

  • Box Tops for Education  


Box Tops for Education has helped America’s schools earn over $475 million since 1996. You can earn cash for Cumberland by clipping Box Tops coupons from hundreds of participating products.  Make sure and turn in your coupons regularly.  Box Tops also offers easy ways to earn even more cash online.  You can earn eBoxTops® with every qualified purchase at over 200 stores; just start at the Box Tops Marketplace®, which has special links to each of these stores that allow our school’s account to be credited.  See participating stores at: 
http://btfe.com/marketplace

  • My Coke Rewards

Every time you enjoy a participating Coke product, you can help support students at Cumberland Academy of Georgia. By signing up for My Coke Rewards and donating your points to our school, you will help provide art supplies, playground equipment, sports gear, educational resources, and much more for our students. Register today and start turning points from your favorite products into rewards for our school.

CONTACT
Please feel free to reach out with any questions to Valerie Laura, CFO, Director of Finance, at valerie.laura@cumberlandacademy.org or (404) 835-9000.