Annual Fund gifts of all sizes make up the difference between tuition and the real cost of education. Donations to the annual fund sustain Mount de Sales as a premier academic institution by enhancing our technology, programs, and campus facilities used by every student, every day.
All Mount de Sales families and alumni are asked to support the Spirit of Mercy Annual Fund at a level that is right for them and will receive an initial request each fall. Annual Fund gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law. The Spirit of Mercy Annual Fund starts on July 1 each year, and gifts may be made by June 30 of the following year.
Donors may make an unrestricted gift, which we will use to meet our greatest need, or direct your donation to a favorite project:
State-of-the-Art Science Lab
We need $30,000 to join a $45,000 grant from the Dorothy V. & N. Logan Lewis Foundation to renovate Burke Hall for two upper school science classrooms. The state-of-the art facility will provide much-needed space and equipment for biology and physics labs as part of college-prep, honors, and AP classes. Renovations to Burke Hall will include plumbing for water and gas; new flooring, sheetrock, paint, lighting, and HVAC; and a fume hood, workstations, and other specialized furnishings and equipment.
Faith and Character-Building Activities
Mercy education and our Mercy in Action program is the heart of our mission. Your support funds our campus ministry program including four upper school service retreats, masses for the student body, a student/faculty exchange program during Mercy week, and service-oriented trips to Philadelphia or New Orleans.
Middle School Outdoor Education Facility
Outdoor play is a vital element in children’s growth and healthy development. We would like to build an age-appropriate obstacle course between Cuddy Hall and Trinity House for our middle school students. Obstacle courses have great physical and cognitive benefits including strength, balance, and coordination as well as promoting problem solving and leadership.
New Technology
Each year we need to purchase approximately 100 iPads to replace older equipment and add educational applications. Our 1:1 iPad initiative blends innovation with traditional teaching strategies to improve learning. In the first three years of using this technology, standardized reading and math scores improved.
Financial Aid for Students in Need
In keeping with our founding mission, Mount de Sales serves students of all backgrounds. Each year more than 200 families qualify for nearly $2 million in tuition assistance. Your support makes it possible for bright and talented students to have a Mount de Sales education.
Beat the Heat
Here’s a cool idea….let’s air condition our gym! Every student will benefit from cooler temperatures for P.E. classes, pep rallies, and sporting events. We will also give the 50+ year old building some TLC with new paint, window tinting, and other upgrades. The total cost is $100,000, and the work will start when we meet the campaign goal. To help, designate your annual fund gift to the Beat the Heat Fund.
Click here for great ways that we honor generous gifts:Beat the Heat Fund Flyer
