December 5, 2025

Dear Families of 2026 Seniors!

It is hard to believe our seniors will be graduating in six months! The Project Graduation Committee has been hard at work preparing for your student’s special post-graduation celebration, which will take place June 7-8. It costs about $300 for each student, and with about 130 students in this graduating class, we need to raise at least $40K. 

ABOUT

Project Graduation aims to keep our graduates safe and chemical-free as they celebrate this important milestone. The safety of this night is our gift to the graduates and has been a community tradition since the 1980s. Previous classes have danced aboard Casco Bay Lines, laughed in comedy clubs, and even ziplined through a forest! 

TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS

CE Project Graduation relies on the donations from local businesses and organizations and, most importantly, from families to provide the necessary funds to run Project Graduation. We are excited to announce that we are officially a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, and all your donations are tax-deductible charitable donations.

HELPING US FIND LOCAL BUSINESS SPONSORS

If you own, work for, or know of a business that might support this effort, please find the letter to local businesses attached to this email. Easy to forward and help us find sponsors. This letter includes the list of benefits per sponsor level, such as advertising on our website and social media platforms. 

Please email ceprojectgrad2026@gmail.com and let us know which business and contact person you shared the letter with, so that our team knows not to approach them again. 

Here is the link to the LETTER TO SEND TO LOCAL BUSINESSES! 

FAMILY CONTRIBUTIONS

We kindly invite families to contribute to the graduation celebration. A tax-deductible donation of $300 per student helps cover the cost of the event. We understand that every family’s situation is different, and these amounts may not be possible for everyone. If you can give a little extra, your support can help ensure these festivities take place. Thank you for contributing in whatever way feels right for your family. Your generosity helps make this a special experience for every student.

Please email us at ceprojectgrad2026@gmail.com which option you prefer and include the name of your student!

_____ 🌟 Celebration Sponsor – $350 or more Covers your student + helps support others.

_____ 🎓 Graduate Supporter – $300 Covers your student’s event cost.

_____ 💙 Community Contributor – Any Amount Every contribution helps!

_____ 🙌 Volunteer Support I’d like to help with planning, setup, or fundraising.

Scan the QR code or click on the link below: https://www.venmo.com/u/CEProjectGrad and mention your student’s name in the caption.

Or send a check payable to “CE Project Graduation” and mention your student in the notes, and mail or drop off at the front office: ℅ CEHS, 345 Ocean House Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 

UPCOMING FUNDRAISING EVENTS

We have some upcoming events, such as the Polar Plunge coming up on January 1, 2026. We will also be hosting a series of fun fundraising events (including some 21+ adults-only) throughout the year. These gatherings are a great way to connect with other families, support our graduates, and enjoy a night out while contributing to the celebration fund.

More details will be shared soon—we hope to see you there!

Thank you for your support and generous participation! 

We wish you a wonderful holiday season!

With gratitude, 

Lynne Cross - Chairperson

Roxanne de Vries - Co-Chair Fundraising

Tracey Grela - Co-Chair Fundraising

December 5, 2025

Dear Local Business Owner.

As we approach the end of 2025, the Cape Elizabeth Project Graduation Committee is already hard at work preparing a fun, substance-free and memorable night of celebration for the Senior Class of 2026, which will take place on June 7-8, 2026. This cherished Cape Elizabeth tradition has protected and supported our graduates for decades, and it continues thanks to the generosity of families, community partners, and local businesses like yours.

This year, we are proud to announce that Cape Elizabeth Project Graduation is now a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit, which allows all contributions to be recognized as tax-deductible charitable donations. Businesses may choose to donate before the end of the 2025 tax year or early in the 2026 tax year, depending on your charitable and tax-planning needs.

The cost of this night’s events, including bus transportation for over 130 students and chaperones, venues, food & beverages, and lots of entertainment to last from dusk into the early morning hours, will be in excess of $40K. Our committee is planning many fundraising events for the community to come together, but we also need to count on our local businesses to help us toward our goal of maintaining this meaningful tradition. 

WAYS YOUR BUSINESS CAN CONTRIBUTE

Your support can take several forms, including:

• Monetary Donations in any amount

• Gift Certificates, Products, or Services - for use in our upcoming auction or raffles

• Sponsorship of event locations, event activities, or food/beverage donations for the students

SPONSOR RECOGNITION AND BENEFITS 

See the chart below to learn how we will promote the generosity and support of your business.

HOW YOUR BUSINESS CAN CONTRIBUTE

Scan QR code or click on the link below: https://www.venmo.com/u/CEProjectGrad and mention your student’s name in the caption. 

Or send a check payable to “CE Project Graduation” and mention your student in the notes, and mail or drop off at the front office. ℅ CEHS - 345 Ocean House Road - Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

For any questions, please email us at ceprojectgrad2026@gmail.com. 

Thank you so much for considering making a contribution to Cape Elizabeth Project Graduation. Your generosity helps us continue this meaningful tradition and ensures that each of our Seniors can celebrate this amazing milestone both joyfully and safely. 

Warm regards and best wishes for a wonderful Holiday Season!

The 2026 Project Graduation Team                                    

Lynne Cross, Chairperson

Roxanne de Vries, Co-Chair - Fundraising

Tracey Grela, Co-Chair - Fundraising