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Giving to Holyoke Catholic High School

Philanthropic support from the greater Holyoke Catholic community – alumni, parents, grandparents, faculty, staff, students, parents of alumni and friends – continues to be crucial to our ability to provide young women and men with an excellent faith-based college prep education. Your generosity provides our students with financial aid; funds enrichment opportunities for faculty and staff; and enhances the HCHS experience in the classroom, on the playing field, in the community and on the stage. Holyoke Catholic appreciates gifts of all sizes. We ask each graduate and friend to prayerfully consider giving in a way that is appropriate to his or her circumstances. Please know that the school is grateful for every gift, whether it’s $25, $500 or $200,000.

Please contact Elizabeth Adzima, Director for Advancement, at 413-331-2480 for more information on how you can help.

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The Father John J. Mara Society

Father John J. Mara was the first director of Holyoke Catholic High School. Under his leadership, four distinct high schools (Holy Rosary, St. Jerome, Sacred Heart, and Precious Blood) united and strengthened their lives by becoming one new institution. By virtue of his faith, vision, and spirit, Holyoke Catholic High School grew and flourished. Father Mara served for 13 years, from 1962 to 1976.

Purpose
In 2006, the Father John J. Mara Society was established to recognize and honor donors who generously share their personal resources with Holyoke Catholic High School. In the spirit of Father Mara, they affirm and sustain the mission of the school.

Qualifications
Membership in the society is open to individuals, companies and groups who make a minimum gift of $1,000 annually or cash equivalent gift to the school
Matching gifts count towards membership
Membership extends from July 1 through June 30th (the school’s fiscal year)

Benefits
Personal satisfaction knowing that you are a full partner with HCHS in advancing the mission and strategic vision of the school
Invitations to selected HCHS events and special mailings
Listing in the school’s Honor Roll of Donors
Invitation to the annual Father John J. Mara Society Recognition Reception

Levels
$1,000 to $2,499 ~ St. Joseph’s Circle
This circle honors the Sisters of St. Joseph who staffed the high school’s humble beginnings. As teachers they provided students with a value-based education in the Catholic tradition.

$2,500 to $4,999 ~ The Disciples Circle
In honor of the men who followed Jesus, this circle recognizes those faithful supporters who live and breathe the spirit of Jesus.

$5,000 to $9,999 ~ The Unitas Circle
This distinguished circle recognizes donors who come together and provide funds that sustain and enrich the HCHS experience. Unitas is Latin for “unity”.

$15,000 or more Guardians of the Mission
This esteemed circle honors those who make significant investments in the school’s mission and help shape its future well-being.

Giving Groups
For their contribution to Holyoke Catholic High School, donors who make gifts up to $999 receive recognition in a variety of giving groups. Each group represents a specific level of annual giving. Members are acknowledged in our annual Honor Roll of Donors, unless otherwise specified.

$750 to $999 ~ Loyal and Faithful
$500 to $749 ~ Gael Pride
$300 to $499 ~ Green and Gold
$150 to $299 ~ Educators
Up to $149 ~ Friends of HCHS

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