Millennium Scholars Academy was initially created during the summer of 2007, as I had met many parents who were interested in school options within our community. As our group and interest both grew, we began considering the idea of starting a visual and performing arts charter school for students in grades K-9. After submitting a successful Planning Grant proposal to the state chartering agency, our organization was awarded a $5,000 grant to help with start-up costs. Our grant was quickly depleted and we still needed a professional web presence. Grassroots.org came through for our new organization in a major way! After two unsuccessful interactions with web designers, I came across Grassroots.org's site through a Google search. I was elated at the free services that Grassroots.org offered, especially since we had yet to begin soliciting and receiving any donations.
I have told other charter school developers about Grassroots.org because they will encounter some of the same problems, especially with regard to lack of financial assets to obtain a fax, free web hosting, domain name, and web site builder. I would also like to add that the parents have praised the web site for its professional appearance, ease of use, and overall aesthetics. I quietly laugh because they think it was professionally developed, but in reality, I built the site myself!
Many thanks to Grassroots.org, its staff, and affiliates for making these important marketing tools available to nonprofit organizations at no cost!
Sincerely,
Monise L. Seward, Ed.S.
CEO & Founder
Millennium Scholars Academy
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