Every fall, a familiar wave of purple sweeps through Piedmont. From manicured lawns to winding cul-de-sacs, the Piedmont Education Foundation’s “Proud Supporter of the Giving Campaign” signs appear almost overnight as quiet but unmistakable reminders that this town believes in its public schools.
More than a fundraising thank-you, the lawn signs have come to represent something much deeper: a shared commitment to community, education, and the collective belief that every student deserves opportunity.
A visible symbol of shared purpose
In a place where public education is central to community identity, the signs are a visual affirmation that neighbors are pulling in the same direction. Each one represents a family that chose to invest in smaller class sizes, experienced teachers, and the programs that make Piedmont’s schools exceptional.
When entire streets bloom with purple, it’s not just about dollars raised; it’s about participation that shows how public education thrives when everyone contributes what they can.
Seeing those purple signs lining the block inspires others to join in. It’s a reminder that giving is a shared responsibility that benefits every student.
Building momentum, one yard at a time
The signs’ power lies partly in their simplicity. They turn a private act of giving into a public gesture of support. Volunteers deliver them, kids help plant them, and suddenly the abstract idea of “school funding” becomes a visible, personal statement. They celebrate civic participation and remind us that a great public education system doesn’t just happen; it’s built by families, neighbors, and volunteers who care enough to show it.
A celebration of community
When the campaign wraps up each year and volunteers collect the signs, the lawns return to green — but the spirit lingers. The purple signs have done their work: they’ve sparked conversations, built connections, and reminded residents that Piedmont’s excellence depends on community support.
In that sense, the signs aren’t just fundraising tools. They’re community markers — small, sturdy symbols of the collective pride that has kept Piedmont’s schools strong for generations.
If you would like to be included in this celebration of Piedmont’s schools, you are invited to make a donation to the Giving Campaign at PiedmontEdFoundation.org/donate. Donations must be received by November 1st and signs will be delivered by November 14.
