At Carden, we are fortunate that the tuition we receive covers the basic cost of educating our children, but tuition alone does not cover all of our expenses. We rely on donations from our community, foundations, families, and alumni to bridge the gap between our tuition income and our expenses. Without financial support outside of tuition, Carden would not be able to make critical improvements to our enrichment programs, facilities, campus, and staffing, nor would we be able fulfill the financial commitment needed to support a diverse student body. This year we plan to spend funds raised by our students from our Walk-A-Thon campaign on much needed, new, playground equipment.