Help Sustain Gathering Waters
Gathering Waters is a public charter school offering a Waldorf-inspired education that is open to all and tuition-free.
Like many charter schools in New Hampshire, Gathering Waters operates with significantly less public funding than local district schools. While the school receives state funding, it does not receive local tax or facilities funding.
Community support helps sustain this education, where students are known and engaged through hands-on learning, creativity, and the arts.
Online donations are made through Gathering Waters Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization established to support the school.
Thank you for your support.
Join in Our Annual Community Fundraiser Events
Our signature fundraising events are more than fundraisers—they’re moments for families, friends, and neighbors to gather, share in the life of the school, and help sustain Gathering Waters.
SIXTH ANNUAL
Winter Craft Fair
NOVEMBER 20 & 21, 2026
Following over 40 years of community tradition, the Winter Craft Fair turns our Lower School into a bustling marketplace for regional artisans, handmade items, and a touch of seasonal magic. Families and alumni return each year for the crafts, food, children’s activities, and raffle. Each class contributes handmade items, and the whole school works together to bring the day to life. It’s our biggest fundraiser of the year, and a beloved tradition that brings our community together to celebrate the season and support Gathering Waters.
THIRD ANNUAL
Online Auction
MARCH 19–29, 2027
Our Online Auction arrives in the height of spring with a burst of fun and community spirit. Families and local businesses contribute an amazing mix of items each year—from artwork and handmade crafts to tools, gift certificates, unique experiences, and surprises you’d never expect. It’s a wonderful way to support Gathering Waters while enjoying the thrill of bidding on treasures from across our community. Look for a call for donations in January!
FIFTH ANNUAL
5K & Fun Run
MAY 22, 2027
Each spring, families, friends, and enthusiastic runners come together at Wheelock Park for the Gathering Waters 5K & Fun Run—a morning of movement, connection, and school spirit. Proceeds support our school as well as our athletics and movement programs, helping students stay active, confident, and strong. Stay tuned for sponsorship information and ways to get involved!
IN-KIND DONATIONS
Time, Skills & Materials: Practical Gifts with Invaluable Impact
Donations of books, art supplies, and your time as a volunteer are welcome. If you have an in-kind donation you would like us to consider, or are interested in bringing your professional skills to the Board of Trustees, please reach out.