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Northern Door Children’s Center, a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit, spends a great deal of time and energy fundraising. The result of all this effort is passed on directly to our families in the form of lower tuition costs for providing high-quality early care and education.
We offer a wide variety of ways to support NDCC, including fabulous events, sales of delicious foods and flowering plants for both the spring and winter seasons, as well as our easy mail-out campaigns. Take a moment to check out what we have to offer and choose the fundraising activities that fit best for you!
Proceeds from all fundraising activities benefit the children and young families of Northern Door Children’s Center.
Support NDCC
When you donate to NDCC, you help us provide scholarships, purchase educational supplies, and keep our Center operating.
Super Bowl-A-Thon
2025 Date TBD
Gather a team of four bowlers and spend a fun-filled hour at the Sister Bay Bowl. Each team will raise a minimum of $200.00 (and more is great!) for bowling three games. You will have a choice of times to bowl. Snacks, fresh popcorn, and soft drinks provided by Northern Door Children’s Center. The bar and restaurant at the Bowl will be open for additional sipping and munching. For more information and to receive your Bowl-A-Thon information packet, call 920-854-4244 or stop by 10520 Judith Blazer Drive in Sister Bay.
Spring Flower Sale
Week of May 6th
Choose from a wonderful variety of fresh flowering plants, just in time for Mother’s Day! Give the gift of fragrant beauty to a special person in your life or enjoy for your own home. Orders are due to NDCC by May 1st, Delivery will be the week of May 6th.
Renard’s Sale
Dates TBD
Indulge yourself in a wide selection of sumptuous cheeses, scrumptious pizza and delectable fudge from Renard’s. The dates for the 2024 Renard’s Sale will be announced soon.
Uncle Mike’s Kringle Sale
Dates TBD
Each Uncle Mike’s Kringle has 36 layers of buttery, flaky dough. Kringles are filled and formed into the traditional pretzel shape. Uncle Mike’s Salted Carmel Kringle won BEST KRINGLE IN NORTH AMERICA in 2014. Treat yourself or loved one to a taste experience like no other! The dates for the 2024 Uncle Mike’s Kringle sale will be announced soon.
Spring Gala
Sunday June 2
Join us at Bjorklunden in Baileys Harbor for an evening of casual elegance including delicious food and excellent beverages from some of Door County’s finest establishments. Add in live music, a huge silent auction, and a raffle for themed gift baskets and you have the recipe for a night of fun and enjoyment. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased directly from Northern Door Children’s Center or at the door on the night of Gala. This year’s Gala happens on Sunday June 2 from 5:00pm-7:00pm and the theme is “An Evening in Paris”.
Summer and Winter Mail-Out Fundraisers
Two times a year, in the summer and near the holidays, Northern Door Children’s Center sends a newsletter with updates about our most recent happenings. The mailing offers the opportunity to send a donation to support our the vitally important work.
Poinsettia Sale
Dates TBD
Purchase gorgeous, fresh poinsettias in a variety of sizes and colors just in time for the winter holidays! Nothing makes your home and table more festive than decorating with these brilliant flowered plants. They also make excellent holiday gifts for family and friends. The dates for the 2024 poinsettia sale will be announced soon.