For the fifth year in a row, we are thrilled to be a part of Brazos Valley Gives on Tuesday, Oct. 15, a day of giving in our community. We are excited to enter Phase 2 of our Courtyard Makeover Project, and our goal is to raise $50,000! Thanks to your generosity during last year's Brazos Valley Gives, we raised half the funds needed to rejuvenate our courtyard area. We have successfully lined up the correct businesses to help us execute our vision, and we have made the following progress:
Covered the air conditioning units to create a more aesthetically pleasing space.
Opened the gate by the gym, giving students a larger outdoor area.
Removed the old awning from the building to the gym, and began research and design plans for updating the covered walkways.
Our biggest and most exciting update is that after receiving numerous bids for the turf installation in the central courtyard area, we will finally break ground over the next few days. A special thank you to Burnside Infrastructure for their generous support.
With your support, we can continue phases of our projects which enhance and expand student activity areas, support community gatherings, and develop safe, versatile spaces where our students can thrive. Help us bring this vision to life!
Brazos Valley Gives is an annual month-long giving initiative that culminates on the 3rd Tuesday of October with 18 hours of online giving. This community-driven event brings the entire Brazos Valley region together as one, united in raising critical funding and awareness for nonprofit organizations. Powered by the Community Foundation, Brazos Valley Gives provides a platform for citizens and businesses to support the missions of local nonprofit organizations serving the Brazos Valley. It's a time when the community comes together, showing its collective strength and impact.
In 2019, we celebrated the inaugural year of Brazos Valley Gives, a day dedicated to supporting local organizations. We are thrilled to share that our school community's dedication and generosity resulted in raising $2,741.81, bolstered by $5,000 in matching funds.
These funds were directed toward St. Joseph Catholic School, aiding us in our mission to nurture our students' minds, bodies, and spirits. We are deeply grateful for the support and commitment that continue to shape our students' lives.
In 2020, we set an ambitious goal to raise $40,000 to acquire a 12-passenger van for our students, lovingly named the 'Eagle Express.' Through the incredible support and dedication of our school community, we didn't just meet our goal; we soared beyond it, raising a remarkable $45,109.
This achievement has made the Eagle Express a reality, enhancing the opportunities and experiences we can offer to our students. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our school's growth and development.
In 2022, we embarked on a mission to raise $50,000 for a significant addition to our student life – the 'Victory Van.' We are thrilled to announce that we not only met our goal but recently placed an order for a new Ford Transit 12-passenger van.
This vehicle will serve as an invaluable resource, enhancing our ability to transport students to field trips, athletic events, faith retreats and ensuring they make it back home safely at the end of the school day. We couldn't have achieved this without the incredible support of our community.
Thank you for making the Victory Van a reality.
In 2023, we were thrilled to have participated in Brazos Valley Gives with a goal to raise $35,000 for the transformation of our Secondary Campus Courtyard.
We are delighted to share that, thanks to the incredible support and generosity of our community, we successfully raised $50,000, making significant progress toward our vision of creating a more inspiring learning environment for our students.
Stay tuned to our social media channels to see this vision become a reality!
We are excited to share that, thanks to the generosity of our SJCS family and community, we raised $18,765 during Brazos Valley Gives 2024! Your support helped us begin Phase 2 of our Courtyard Makeover, creating a versatile space for our students to learn, play and grow.
From donations to prayers and spreading the word, we are deeply grateful for everyone who contributed to making this year's campaign a success.
Stay tuned for updates as we bring our vision to life!