The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is excited to invite all Santa Cruz County schools to participate in our 19^th annual school fundraiser – DRIVE FOR SCHOOLS. In 2022, Drive for Schools raised over $726,000 for participating local schools. And, since the program began in 2005, over $8 million has been raised.

All elementary, middle, and high schools in Santa Cruz County are invited to participate at absolutely NO COST. We provide the prizes, print the tickets, and produce promotional materials. Each participating school sells the $5 tickets and keeps every single dollar it raises. Since each school has its own personality, each school handles ticket sales to match its individual needs.

Last year over 70 schools worked hard to raise much needed funding for vital programs. We hope your school will make Drive for Schools a priority by signing up to participate.

Drive for Schools was founded by Subaru of Santa Cruz in 2005 and historically offered a car as the grand prize. It is now sponsored entirely by the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and the grand prize is $25,000 cash! In addition to the incredible grand prize, five $1,000 cash prizes and almost 100 other fun and valuable prizes will entice your ticket buyers to join in the fun and support your school at the same time.

To participate, e-mail Marcy Brenkwitz at [email protected] no later than September 1st with your school name, principal’s name, fundraising coordinator’s name, e-mail address, and phone number.

Tickets and further information will only be made available to schools that contact us before September 1st. Sales begin on Tuesday, September 12th and continue until Sunday, October 22nd. The drawing will be held at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk on Sunday, October 29th.

As your school plans for the ‘23-‘24 school year, we hope you will participate in the 2023 DRIVE FOR SCHOOLS!

Sincerely,