“A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed.” – Proverbs 11:25
WAYS TO GIVE
Faithfully Forward Campaign
Tuition Assistance
On average, 80 families qualify for tuition assistance at South Christian High School. As the need continues to increase, it is anticipated that over $400,000 will be needed for the 2024-25 school year.
Investing in future generations
Have you supported Christian education for several years and desire to do more? Often donors make their most significant contribution to South Christian High School by including a gift in their will or trust.
Consider a conversation with your financial advisor or attorney to determine the best way to contribute a gift that makes a lasting impact on South Christian for generations to come.
For more information on donating gifts of stock, appreciated assets/real estate, charitable gift annuities, etc., please contact the Development office at 616.455.3210 or Sandy Dobbs, Development Director.
Faithfully Forward Campaign
Updated October 2024:
Updated September 2024:
It’s September, which means it is crunch time for our Faithfully Forward campaign. We praise God for the $4,361,485 already committed to this project over the past 10 months! Thank you to all of you who have faithfully responded to this call.
Here’s the recap:
- Our 705 students are learning in a school building with a designed capacity of 700, creating full class sizes in some unique learning spaces.
- Next year, enrollment will surpass 760, and we do not currently have adequate space for those students. We want to be able to welcome each of those students with enough classrooms and seats for them to learn and grow in.
- In order to provide the classroom space necessary to educate our growing student body, we need to break ground this fall. In order for this to happen, we need an additional ~$2.4 million pledged by September 30. The time frame for pledges to be fulfilled is between now and December 31, 2025.
We need your help to get us to the finish line, and every gift – whether $5, $500, or $50,000 – makes a difference in students’ lives.
Updated July 2024:
EXCITING news! The bids are in on our classroom addition, and the Faithfully Forward campaign is now an $8.5 million project instead of the $8.9 we had previously thought!
The Faithfully Forward campaign will add 12 new classrooms to accommodate our rapidly rising enrollment and ensure future generations of students can be Sailors.
MOST urgently, we don’t have enough classroom space for the students we anticipate coming in 2025. If we receive $2.8 million in new gifts and pledges by September 30, the school board will give the green light on the project and the classrooms will be ready for next fall.
Updated May 2024:
We’re thrilled to announce that the Faithfully Forward campaign has raised $3.8 million of the $7.1 million needed to break ground on our classroom addition! Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far. Let’s keep the momentum going and reach our goal together!
Updated April 2024:
Check out this video about the Faithfully Forward campaign. We are excited to share that about half of the $7.1 million needed by September 30 has been raised. Won’t you please join us in this endeavor?
As of February 2024:
We are filled with gratitude that $2.7 million has been received in lead gifts for this $8.9 million project. Please prayerfully consider joining us in our mission – to equip students to live Christ-centered lives and serve God to their greatest potential – by making a 2-year financial commitment, ensuring space for all students to flourish at South Christian High School for years to come.
It is our goal to secure an additional $4.4 million in funds and/or pledges by October 2024, ensuring the new wing is open for the 2025-26 school year. It is our prayer to have the project fully paid for by December 2025.
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Fundraising events
Women's Golf outing
Our annual Women’s Golf Outing benefits tuition assistance, which is the lifeline that keeps approximately 95 students enrolled at South Christian High School.
2024 Recap: We would like to give a big THANK YOU to the 132 women who participated in the outing, the additional volunteers, the 48 sponsors, and the numerous local businesses that donated over $5,000 in raffle prizes. This year, the outing netted over $50,000 for SCHS Tuition Assistance.
SCRAP Metal Drive
Save the Date! April 18 – 19, 2025
South Christian hosts an annual Scrap Metal Drive in April. All of the proceeds will benefit SCHS Tuition Assistance.
TUITION ASSISTANCE BENEFIT FLOWER SALE
CHECK BACK IN APRIL 2025!
In the spring, Speyer’s Farm Market generously offers a Spring Benefit Sale for the South Christian High School Tuition Assistance Fund. Purchase a $25 Speyer’s Farm Market gift card, and $5 will be donated to the Tuition Assistance Fund. Gift cards can be purchased starting in mid-April at the SCHS office and redeemed at Speyer’s located at 6444 Eastern Avenue SE. Gift cards can be used all season.
South Christian Golf Trip Fundraiser
We invite you to be part of an unforgettable golf trip to two of the most renowned courses in the country—Erin Hills and Whistling Straits—on June 30 – July 1, 2025. This all-inclusive experience will raise funds for the Faithfully Forward Campaign.
What’s included? Airfare, two days of championship golf, lodging, and meals.
We only have 12 spots left for this amazing trip! For pricing and additional details, please contact Taylor Johnson at tjohnson@schs.org.
WISH LIST
Over the years, we have been blessed to have constituents provide funding for items on the South Christian Wish List. The items below are not part of the general budget, and yet each item would positively impact faculty, students, and staff daily. Please consider a charitable contribution to purchase one of the items below:
If you are considering giving to South Christian for any of the needs listed below and have any questions, please contact our Development team (616.455.3210 or sdobbs@schs.org). Thank you for your support!
HILITES
The South Christian HiLites publication is produced two times per year. It will include highlights from our student body and articles from our staff, students, and alumni. If you would like to receive a copy via mail or email, please contact Kerri Holbrook.
