This Fund was established to provide a steady stream of income to the school. The campaign runs concurrently with the school's fiscal year, July 1 through June 30. It is the most important source of unrestricted funds available to the school. Gifts to the campaign are used immediately to meet the school's most pressing needs and opportunities, including retention of the talented teachers who guide our students.
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Does one single gift make a difference?
Yes! Your gift, when combined with hundreds of others from alumni and friends, has a big impact on the students and the school. Your gifts provide the necessary funds to enrich the Holyoke Catholic advantage ~ mind, body and spirit. In difficult economic times, we need your support more than ever! We invite you to make a smart investment in tomorrow’s leaders.
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Doesn't tuition cover the cost of a Holyoke Catholic education?
No. In fact, tuition only covers only a portion of the full-cost of educating each HCHS student. In fiscal year 2008, the actual cost of educating one student at Catholic was more than $10,500, while tuition for one child was $6,600. Consequently, we count on other ways to help make up the difference ... your support of the Green & Gold Annual Fund is an important part of bridging that gap.
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Can I make a gift in memory or in honor of someone?
Tribute and/or memorial gifts are a wonderful way to remember
someone who has had a special connection to the school. It's a great
way to remember your favorite faculty member, a mentor, a coach or
a friend. When you make your gift indicate whom the gift honors and
where you would like us to mail a note notifying the person about
the tribute gift. No gift amount will be mentioned.
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Who can take advantage of matching gifts?
If you or your spouse work for a matching gift company, you may
be able to double or even triple the impact of your gift to HCHS.
Many companies will match an employee's, retirees and spouses gift.
Does yours? Check with your Human Resources Department to take advantage of this important enhancement of your philanthropic effort!
If your gift is matched, you receive recognition
for the amount of the match. For example, a $500 personal gift matched
1:1 by your company would qualify you as a member of the Father John
J. Mara Society. Be sure to take advantage of your company's generosity.
It benefits HCHS and you!
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Is my gift tax-deductible?
Yes. Gifts to Holyoke Catholic are tax-deductible. The school
is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporation recognized under Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Making a Gift
You can make a gift or pledge by credit or debit card clicking
here or by printing the Green & Gold Annual Fund form . You can also call the Advancement Office to discuss your gift over the phone.
Checks are payable to Holyoke Catholic High School. Send your gift to:
Holyoke Catholic High School
134 Springfield Street
Chicopee, MA 01013
Attn: Advancement Office
Holyoke Catholic is happy to work with donors to create the most beneficial gift for the donor, the donor's family and the school. Gifts of cash, securities, planned gifts, and gifts of real estate are just a few examples of the different options available.
Contact:
Elizabeth Adzima, Director for Advancement
413.331.2480 x1129;eadzima@holyokecatholichigh.org
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