Fundraising Events & Promotions

  • Dec. 2, School Benefit Day, 2025. Join us to help raise money for your school! Easiest fundraiser ever. The Booksmith logo.

    Shop Booksmith on Dec. 2!

    On December 2, 2025, shop at Booksmith online or in-person (1727 Haight St.) and mention Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy at checkout and 15% of your purchase will go directly to our school! It’s the perfect way to stock up on holiday gifts, support a beloved local bookstore, and give back to our community all at once.


  • Sloat Garden Center logo, locally owned and grown, growing up green fundraising program.

    Growing Up Green Week, November 21–30

    Shop at any Sloat Garden Center during Growing Up Green week, November 21–30, 2025, and our school will receive 10% of purchases back in the form of a Sloat gift card. Just mention our school to the cashier. The SFUSD school with the highest participation will receive 20% back! **If you don’t need garden supplies at home, gifts of bagged potting soil, pathway bark, small drought-tolerant plants, native plants, or succulents are always welcome at the school. Please contact garden@harveymilkpfc.org to discuss contributions or to get involved with the garden. Sloat Garden Center Locations:
    • Richmond District SF—327 3rd Ave.
    • Sunset District SF—2700 Sloat Blvd.
    • Marina District SF—3237 Pierce St.

  • Cliff’s Variety logo, cookies, and text: Thanksgiving Weekend Fundraiser and Bake Sale; Shop, save and donate to HMCRA!

    Shop Small, Give Big: Cliff’s Variety Thanksgiving Weekend Fundraiser & Bake Sale

    Over Thanksgiving weekend (Nov. 28–30), Cliff’s Variety (471-479 Castro St.) is once again supporting Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy! Shoppers who donate $5 or more to the school at checkout will receive 20% off their entire purchase (excluding appliances, power tools, ladders, Legos, and labor). It’s a wonderful way to shop local and give back to a neighborhood school.

    📅 Thanksgiving Weekend, November 28–30
    📍 Cliff’s Variety, 471-479 Castro St.

    We’ll also be hosting a bake sale outside Cliff’s all weekend long, featuring homemade treats from Harvey Milk families—stop by, say hello, and grab something sweet while you shop!


  • Gott’s Milk? Tuesday, Oct. 28

    Dine & donate at Gott’s, Tuesday, Oct. 28!

    Grab your coworkers for lunch or treat your family to dinner at Gott’s Roadside at the Ferry Building on Tuesday, October 28. Gott’s is donating 10% of all dine-in and takeout receipts to Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy from the day!

    It’s an easy (and delicious) way to support our school, and every dollar raised will count toward our $40,000 Annual Giving match campaign.

    📅 Tuesday, October 28, 10am–9pm
    📍 Gott’s Roadside, Ferry Building
    🍽️ Dine-in or takeout only (no delivery)

    Spread the word to friends and colleagues who work downtown—share this graphic or print it out! Let’s fill those tables (and takeout bags!) for Harvey Milk!


  • Sloat Garden Center logo, locally owned and grown, growing up green fundraising program.

    Growing Up Green Week, October 17–26

    Shop at any Sloat Garden Center during Growing Up Green week, October 17–26, 2025, and our school will receive 10% of purchases back in the form of a Sloat gift card. Just mention our school to the cashier. The SFUSD school with the highest participation will receive 20% back!

    **If you don’t need garden supplies at home, gifts of bagged potting soil, pathway bark, small drought-tolerant plants, native plants, or succulents are always welcome at the school.

    Please contact garden@harveymilkpfc.org to discuss contributions or to get involved with the garden.

    Sloat Garden Center Locations:

    • Richmond District SF—327 3rd Ave.
    • Sunset District SF—2700 Sloat Blvd.
    • Marina District SF—3237 Pierce St.

  • Photo of a breakfast sandwich. Muffin Monday's for Milk, September 29 and October 20, Leadbetter's Bake Shop, 554 Castro Street.

    Muffin Mondays for Milk at Leadbetter’s Bake Shop!

    Join fellow Harvey Milk families, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, at the Leadbetter’s Bake Shop (554 Castro St.—right around the corner from school), for our first-ever Muffin Monday!

    Stop by before or after drop off for English muffins, breakfast sandwiches, perfectly-sized kid’s pizzas, coffee, and delicious baked goods. Maybe even buy some muffins to bring home and freeze!

    Mention Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy when ordering, and a portion of your purchase will go toward our school.

    Let’s welcome this amazing new family-owned business to the neighborhood and help us raise funds for HMCRA! We will be having a second Muffin Monday on Oct. 20, 2025.


  • Super Duper Burgers logo; burgers and fries in background; text reads: Fundraiser Night for Harvey Milk!

    Super Duper Night: Let’s eat together for Harvey Milk! September 15

    Join fellow Harvey Milk families on Monday, September 15, 2025 from 4–8pm at Super Duper Burger (2304 Market St, SF) for good food and great company. Mention Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy and show the flyer (print out or on your phone) when ordering in person, and a portion of your meal will support our school.

    Prefer take-out? Here’s how to make it count:

    • Order only through the Super Duper website (no third-party apps)
    • Orders must be from the 2304 Market St location
    • Forward your receipt to mburger@superdupersf.com with the subject line “Harvey Milk Fundraiser” by end of day Sept. 15

  • Sloat Garden Center logo, locally owned and grown, growing up green fundraising program.

    Growing Up Green Week, September 5–14

    Shop at any Sloat Garden Center during Growing Up Green week, September 5–14, 2025, and our school will receive 10% of purchases back in the form of a Sloat gift card! (The SFUSD school with the highest participation will receive 20% back).

    **If you don’t need garden supplies at home, gifts of bagged potting soil, pathway bark, small drought-tolerant plants, native plants, or succulents are always welcome at the school.

    Please contact garden@harveymilkpfc.org to discuss contributions or to get involved with the garden.

    Sloat Garden Center Locations:

    • Richmond District SF—327 3rd Ave.
    • Sunset District SF—2700 Sloat Blvd.
    • Marina District SF—3237 Pierce St.

  • Sports Basement logo

    Save at Sports Basement & Support HMCRA, August 14–29

    From August 14–29, 2025, you can save on your next Sports Basement purchase while supporting Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy. Shop online and use code HARVEYMILK to get 11–20% off, or show this code in-store: 2050009478414.

    If you’re a Basementeer member, be sure to select Harvey Milk Academy as your beneficiary. You’ll get 10% off your purchase—and Sports Basement will donate 10% back to our school. It’s a great way to gear up for the school year and give back at the same time!