Greene Street evokes strong feelings in the hearts of many, and the gifts we receive reflect the breadth of our community and the depth of those feelings. Here's what donors say:
Peggy '55, School Committee Member
We all know the value of GSFS as a place that provides a sense of community and connection for a diverse student body while encouraging a love of learning. A place that helps kids to be comfortable with themselves and others, proud of who they are and well grounded in the academics needed for future learning. This is a very special school!
Jackie ’66
Greene Street Friends is a small school that has a huge impact on the lives of its students. This is true whether you have attended for one year or many years. The special character of GSFS leaves a lasting impression and truly helps to shape our lives. We leave the School with both a sound education and a strong sense of how to be caring and responsible members of the community. The dignity and respect accorded to every student at GSFS is a hallmark of the school and inspires all who pass through its doors to treat others in that same manner.
Michele and Andy, parents
Having our daughter in a quality educational environment where educational excellence is provided, where cultural diversity is always a goal, and where tolerance and acceptance of all individuals is the mantra is extremely important to us. Parents
Jessie, grandmother
When investing, I ask myself, “What will my return be?” I find Greene Street Friends to be a good investment, as my grandchild is receiving the benefits. For that I am willing to give whatever financial support I am able, and I hope you, too, may find a way to do so.
George, grandfather of an alumnus
Greene Street Friends became [my grandson’s] life raft…no, our life raft, and his sunny corner to grow in. Small enough to meet him in his individuality, big enough to offer abundance of opportunity. A community to support him, and a curriculum to stimulate him. An independent school without pretension, so he didn’t have to pretend. A mixed-race, mixed-class school, so various sides of his self found resonance. A Quaker doggedness about putting forward testimonies for peace and equality, and supporting students to “be where they are” without buying into political correctness.
Walter and Jean, parents
We have been personally touched by GSFS in an unexpected way. In reading our alumni newsletter, Walter discovered that his own elementary school principal was a graduate of GSFS more than 75 years ago. Our daughter continues this tradition of 150 years of educational excellence, where cultural diversity is valued, and where tolerance and acceptance of all individuals is the guiding principle.
Lucy, student
“I am currently attending GSFS and want to give a small donation to the school that has taught me much more than I could ever pay for.”
