The state-of-the-art Center for the Performing Arts on the Menlo-Atherton (M-A) High School campus is open for business. This exciting new venue  offers businesses a unique opportunity to gain visibility and recognition in the community while supporting the students of  M-A. The new M-A Foundation Business Sponsor Program is your ticket to become associated with this world-class venue.

Four Reasons Your Company Should be a Foundation Business Sponsor:

1.  M-A families and friends patronize businesses that support M-A
M-A serves more than 2,000 students from Atherton, Menlo Park, East Palo Alto, Redwood City and Portola Valley. The student body reflects the area's wide social, economic, cultural, and educational diversity. The community is active and enthusiastic, contributing over $1 million to the Foundation for the Future and other school fundraising groups in 2008-09, as well as serving thousands of volunteer hours. Your support will be greatly appreciated and widely recognized.

2.  M-A is a top-rated school
Menlo-Atherton has been named one of the top secondary schools in the nation by the U.S. Department of Education and was selected as a California Distinguished School in 2007. Your support will help MA maintain this status, which benefits your business and our entire community. Please visit www.mabears.org to learn more about M-A.

3.  Strong public schools benefit the local economy
New families are attracted to our area because of the excellent reputation of the public schools, increasing property values and creating a vibrant business environment. Again you can help us maintain this strong reputation and gain important visibility to the community.

4.  Your donation supports important, proven academic programs
The Foundation for the Future works closely with the administration to fund essential, successful programs that directly impact student academic performance. Click here to learn more about the programs we fund, including class-size reduction, curriculum enhancement, teacher development, college and career prep, and other critical services.

To become a Foundation Business Sponsor, or for more information, please contact:
Gamiel Gran, Business Sponsor Co-Chair — gamiel@sierraventures.com
Michael David, Business Sponsor Co-Chair — michael.david@orix.com
Cindy Folker, Executive Director — cfolker@seq.org