Support Holden

YOUR GIFTS MAKE ALL THAT WE DO POSSIBLE

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Your generous tax-deductible donations help us achieve our mission today and for future generations.

The greatest gift we can give our students is to provide them with all the tools they need to thrive academically and socially as they prepare for a successful life beyond high school.

Ways To Give

When combined with those of other Holden parents, trustees, alumni, and friends, your donation has a powerful impact on Holden. Thank you fo your support!

Use our secure, online gift-giving platform to make a tax-deductible one-time or recurring donation.

Please send checks payable to “Holden High School” and mail to Holden High School, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda, CA 94563

You may be able to double – even triple! – your donation to Holden. Many employers sponsor matching gift programs to match charitable contributions made by their employees. Gifts from retirees and spouses may also qualify for a match. 

Car donations are an easy way to support Holden. You’ll receive a tax-deduction, often at a higher value than if you traded in your car to the dealer, and Holden gets additional funds for our programs. Email Office@holdenhigh.org or call (925)254-0199 to get started!

Gifts of stocks or bonds offer two tax advantages to many donors. First, you avoid paying capital gains tax on the appreciation by contributing appreciated securities held for more than one year. Second, you qualify for a charitable deduction on your income tax based on the value of the securities on the date you make a gift. 

Planned giving is an especially meaningful way to honor the impact Holden/CCAS has had on your life or the life of a loved one.

If you are considering including Holden in your Will or Trust, please contact us to discuss your options at Office@holdenhigh.org.

Why Give

Tuition covers approximately 70% of the cost of educating our students. When you give to Holden, you help support field trips, athletic teams, elective classes, and a full slate of student activities worthy of a much larger school.

Gifts to Holden are unrestricted and help pay for many of our programs and resources, including:

Professional development for our incredible teachers to help them remain current with the best teaching practices for our population of students.  

Consistent technology upgrades to ensure that our students and teachers have access to up-to-date technology that enhances the classroom learning experience.

A network of student support programs that empower students to realize their full potential as learners and people.

Other Ways To Support Holden

AMAZON WISHLIST

Purchase an item from Holden's Amazon Wishlist!

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OFFICE DEPOT

Shop at Office Depot and participate in their “5% Back to Schools Program”. We will receive credit equal to 5% of your qualifying purchases towards free supplies. Our program ID number is 70011905.

ESCRIP

Join Escrip and let a portion of the money you spend at Safeway, on your credit cards or at other major stores be donated to Holden! Our group number is 4790997

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Testimonials

changing lives since 1969

"Holden has helped me feel confident enough to open up and share my ideas and opinions. I plan to enroll in community college to study aviation and graphic design."
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CoreyHolden Graduate
"The Transition Counselors at Holden have helped me organize my path to college. It's been very productive. This fall I'll attend Sacramento Community College."
Jack
JackHolden Graduate
"Holden supports but doesn't coddle. It pushes me to be my best. I have to earn my privileges through things like community service and clean-up crew that prepare me for life outside of school."
Ari
AriHolden Graduate
"Graduating from Holden is bitter-sweet. I'll miss the close-knit feeling of being in such a small community. I'm excited to start at Prescott College to study Wilderness Leadership."
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ZaylaHolden Graduate
"My favorite Holden memory was our school field trip to Kennedy Park. After my gap year, I'll attend the College of Alameda and take a mechanics class."
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WalterHolden Graduate
"I didn't do well in traditional schools because my ADHD means I learn differently. Holden gave me lots of support to pursue my passion for engineering and science."
Gabe
GabeHolden Graduate
"I am forever grateful. This school not only saved my life, but gave me a safe place to explore, grow, and heal."


Krystal
KrystalHolden Graduate
"Holden is a real community. Everyone belongs. I love the freedom I have to express myself. I feel respected here."


Kayla
KaylaHolden Graduate
"Before Holden, I struggled in crowded public school classrooms with teachers who could not support a student with ADHD. I've grown so much at Holden"

Carlo
CarloHolden Alumnus
"Holden gave me a better understanding of myself and how I affect the world around me. It gave me direction, and guided my creativity"

Elliot "Oden"
Elliot "Oden"Holden Graduate
"I am so grateful to work in a school with a collaborative staff that truly respects and supports each individual student."


Abby
AbbyHolden Director
"Holden helped me learn to really enjoy life and express my feelings. Holden helped me through a lot of dark times and I'm forever thankful."

Beatrice
BeatriceHolden Graduate
“I have matured in ways that wouldn’t have been possible without the community at Holden.”


Brandon
BrandonHolden Graduate
"Holden is a community. We check in with each other, teach and learn from one another, and help each other succeed. I love working here!"

Libby
LibbyHolden Teacher
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