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$7,795 raised by 28 donors
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$65,000 Goal
Our Mission
Friends of Cory celebrates what makes our school great — teachers, students, opportunity, and COMMUNITY. Through community fundraising, we provide essential resources not covered by DPS, including full-time specials teachers in Art, P.E., Music, and Library/Technology, and enrichment experiences like the school garden and chicken coop. We also fund vital classroom technology and learning tools. Our mission is to keep Cory Elementary a place where every student can learn, grow, and shine. Together, we make Cory shine.
What We Need
Our Friends of Cory Direct Giving Campaign runs from November 11 through December 9, 2025! Friends of Cory makes great things happen at our school! By funding the “extras” that go beyond district support, we help create a richer learning experience—one that inspires curiosity, creativity, and confidence. Recent Friends of Cory contributions have helped fund teacher's salaries including full-time specials teachers in Art, Music, P.E., and Library/Technology, and enrichment programs like the school garden and chicken coop. We’ve also supported classroom technology upgrades, ensuring our students have the tools they need to thrive in today’s world. Giving our kids access to these opportunities doesn’t just enhance their school days—it helps shape future leaders and lifelong learners.
What We Do
Friends of Cory is dedicated to giving every child access to the “extras” that make learning at Cory exceptional—but we can’t do it without you! Our goal is to raise $65,000, which equals about $165 per student. Every contribution—big or small—brings us closer to funding the programs and opportunities that make Cory shine.
Other Ways to Contribute
Recurring Monthly Contribution - Just $13.75 a month per student will add up to $165 per year! Set up monthly payments through Colorado Gives Day.
Employer Match - https://www.coloradogives.org/story/corydenverptaEmployee Match - Does your employer match charitable contributions? Don't hesitate, ask your human resources partner about matching contributions.
Invite Grandparents and Family members to give - Cory pride goes beyond our students and parents—grandparents and family members can make a big impact too! Their support of Friends of Cory helps fund the teachers, programs, and experiences that make our school special. Every gift counts and helps our kids shine!
If every Cory family participates, we’ll reach our goal and continue to provide the experiences that help our students learn, grow, and thrive.
The Cory PTA is a parent run, volunteer organization whose mission is to provide financial and volunteer support to Cory Elementary School. Each year, they must raise 10% of their school's annual budget through fundraisers. All funds raised directly support their students, teachers and school community.
Cory Creed and Values
Students First: We love learning and laughter
Accountability: We grow by trying new things and learning from our mistakes
Collaboration: We embrace challenges with the courage to do our best
Equity: We show respect for our community through caring, responsible actions
Fun: We celebrate each others differences and accomplishments
Integrity: We preserve
Student First: At Cory we love learning and laughter
Cory is located in the Cory Merrill neighborhood in southeast Denver at 1550 South Steele Street. In the late 1940s, a man named Mr. Armstrong donated his farmland to Denver Public Schools to replace the aging Coronado School. The district then built Cory Elementary which is now listed as a historic landmark. Cory was named for John J. Cory an influential educator in Denver Public Schools.
Today Cory is a vibrant, award winning 1st - 5th neighborhood school with Cory Kinder at Stephen Knight . Cory is a magnet site for highly gifted and talented (HGT) students.
Organization name
John Cory PTA
other names
John CORY PTA
2008
Tax id (EIN)
84-6048027
Category
Education, Youth Development
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
1550 S. Steele StreetDenver County, CO, US