Fundraising Events & Promotions

  • Reading Without Limits: Stories that Matter with Maggie Tokuda-Hall, event and fundraiser benefiting HMCRA; Books Inc, Chestnut, Friday, February 27, fundraiser from 5–9pm, event at 6–7pm

    Reading Without Limits: Stories That Matter with Maggie Tokuda-Hall

    Event & fundraiser benefiting Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy

    Join us for a special community fundraiser and author event at Books Inc, Chestnut!

    On Friday, February 27, 2026, from 6–7pm, acclaimed children’s author and Authors Against Book Bans founding member Maggie Tokuda-Hall will read from her work and speak about the importance of inclusive stories, intellectual freedom, and protecting young people’s right to access books that reflect the full world they live in.

    📍 Books Inc, Chestnut (in the Marina): 2251 Chestnut Street, San Francisco, 94123

    🕔 Author Talk & Reading: 6–7pm

    🛍️ 5–9pm: A portion of all store purchases benefit Harvey Milk Civil Rights Academy, a San Francisco public school committed to civil rights, literacy, and belonging.

    Come hear powerful stories, support public education, and shop local—all in one evening. Families, educators, readers, and book lovers of all ages are welcome. This is a free event.

    Share this event with your friends, family, and networks!


  • Graphic of 3 tacos; text reads "Tacolicious School Project: Monday, February 2, 2026"

    Tacolicious fundraiser on Feb. 2!

    The Tacolicious School Project is an amazing initiative committed to giving back to the community by donating a portion of proceeds to local public schools, and HMCRA will the the recipient on Monday, February 2, 2026!

    DINE-IN OR PICK-UP: Come in to eat or pick-up food on Monday, Feb. 2 at the Mission location (741 Valencia St.) and present this flyer!

    (Note: Third-party deliveries, such as DoorDash, do not count toward the donation.)

    CATERING: Bring the School Project to you! Support our school by having a taco bar delivered to a meeting or event on Monday, Feb. 2. You must book through tsp@tacolicious.com and mention that it’s to support the TSP. To qualify for delivery, orders must total $500 or more.

    Remember that anyone can support, so spread the word beyond your schools and on to friends, family, and community!


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

    Growing Up Green Week, January 2–11

    Shop at any Sloat Garden Center during Growing Up Green week, January 2–11, 2026, 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.

  • A green promotional graphic for the Minted Fundraising Program. Text reads: “You save 20%, Minted donates 10%. Enjoy 20% off Minted holiday cards and gifts using our exclusive code, and they’ll donate 10% of net sales back to our cause.” On the right side, the code “FUNDRAISEHARVEYMILK” appears above “Shop at minted.com/holiday.” Beside the text is a photo of elegant holiday stationery with decorative envelopes, ribbon, and wax seals.

    Save on your holiday cards at Minted and support our school! 💌

    Get your holiday cards and shop for personalized gifts at MintedGet 20% off all your orders and 10% gets donated back to HMCRA when you use the code: FUNDRAISEHARVEYMILK.


  • 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.