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OUR IMPACT

REAL WORK. REAL COMMUNITY. REAL IMPACT.

Guardians of Battle Monument is still a young organization, but the Battle Monument community has already shown what can happen when families, supporters, volunteers, businesses, neighbors, and friends rally around a shared purpose.
Our impact isn’t measured only in dollars. It is also measured in participation, visibility, connections, opportunities, and the number of people who now know Battle Monument’s name.

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A COMMUNITY THAT SHOWED UP.

641

RAFFLE TICKETS SOLD

One of Guardians’ first fundraising efforts brought families and supporters together around a simple 50/50 fundraiser.

$841

FINAL 50/50 POT

A strong early example of community participation and momentum.

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PASSENGER WAGONS BUILT

The Battle Monument Express created an inclusive and highly visible way to represent Battle Monument in the community.

$2,365+

RAISED IN ROUGHLY 48 HOURS

Support following the Battle Monument Express parade effort showed how quickly people can respond when Battle Monument’s story reaches them.

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WE DIDN’T JUST ENTER A PARADE. WE PUT BATTLE MONUMENT ON THE MAP.

The Battle Monument Express began as an idea and became something much bigger. Eight passenger wagons, a utility wagon, shade, fans, sound equipment, a generator, safety accommodations, volunteers, families, and an enormous amount of determination came together to make sure Battle Monument had a visible place in the community parade.
Even in extreme summer heat, families and supporters showed up. People saw Battle Monument. They asked questions. They learned about the school. And many decided they wanted to help.

THE STORY KEEPS GROWING.

NOVEMBER 2025 — GUARDIANS BEGINS

A parent-led organization created to bring more support, visibility, involvement, and community connections to Battle Monument.

EARLY 2026 — 50/50 FUNDRAISER

641 tickets sold with an $841 final pot.

SPRING 2026 — FAMILY FUN DAY

Guardians participated in family-centered community activities.

MAY 2026 — STAFF APPRECIATION

Support and recognition for the staff who show up for Battle Monument students every day.

JULY 2026 — BATTLE MONUMENT EXPRESS

Eight passenger wagons brought Battle Monument into the community in a way people could not ignore.

2026 — SERVER 1127 SHOWS UP

Members of the Server 1127 gaming community contributed more than $2,000 in support connected to Battle Monument. Keep this as its own story; do not add it to the $2,365 figure as though we know they are completely separate totals.

2026 — MEMORIAL GIVING

Families and supporters also chose to honor loved ones by directing memorial giving toward Battle Monument-related efforts.

THE NEXT IMPACT STORY HASN’T HAPPENED YET.

The next fundraiser, project, partnership, volunteer effort, community connection, or big idea could begin with someone reading this page and deciding to help.

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