What is Project UKnight?

Project UKnight is a program that allows area residents & businesses to make an annual donation that will benefit multiple Blue Ridge School District teams, organizations and classes. Donations are processed through the Blue Ridge Educational Foundation, a fully tax-deductible 501(c)3 organization. Annual sponsors receive a window sticker that displays that they are part of UKnight and will no longer be asked for donations by school groups.

How Do I become part of Project UKnight?

Donations & pledges are accepted in many ways. Declare how much you wish to give for the year then decide how you wish to make your payment. All at once, monthly quarterly, bi-weekly, whatever works for you.

In Person: Most area businesses will receive a visit from BREF volunteers & students.

Phone: 309-928-9141 Fax: 309-928-5478 Email: bref@br18.k12.il.us

Mail: 411 N. John St , Farmer City , IL 61842

Online: Use a credit card or check card through Click ‘N’ Pledge @ www.blueridge18.org

Electronic Banking: Set up automatic payments weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or in any fashion convenient for you through your own electronic banking account.

Why UKnight?

No More Candy, T-Shirts, Candles, First Aid Kits, etc…

Now you don’t have to struggle between your wish to give and your desire to not end up with unwanted merchandise.

100% Money for the Cause.

Since there is no overhead, no product costs, no middle-man. 100% of what you give goes to our students.

Fewer interruptions.

In any given year, many different school organizations could be raising funds for various projects. That’s many times you will be asked to take time away from your busy day to hear a pitch.

Easier Record Keeping.

Multiple presentations mean multiple receipts to keep track of. With UKnight, you have one receipt, which you can request another copy of at any time (tax time) from BREF.

More Accountability.

All projects go through a thorough review by BREF to ensure that they will benefit the most students and help achieve the long-term goals of our district and community.

Spending Control

You’ll be able to budget how much you will be giving each year for educational donations as opposed to trying to keep track while constantly being asked for more.

Donations can be Targeted to Specific Programs.

On your request, information on needs for specific programs can be given and targeted with your donation.

Recognition in the Schools and the Community.

Annual sponsors will receive signage and mentions at sporting events, newsletters, in the yearbook, at BREF events, on the radio (WWHP), on the website, and more.

Builds a Stronger Community through Stronger Youth.

Youth with a more worldly view do a better job taking care of their part of the world. Together we’ll help develop more responsible students to reduce delinquency and create a more reliable student workforce for the community.