The Annual Fund for Holy Child is the bedrock of our fundraising. Strong participation in the Annual Fund signals to our community our shared commitment to helping to create a learning environment that enables students to discover who they are and who they are meant to be. Together, we will ignite the flame of INSPIRATION at Holy Child, empowering our students and fostering an environment that encourages their growth, creativity, and pursuit of excellence.
The Annual Fund supports educational programs both inside and outside the classroom, professional development, financial aid, campus enhancements, and so much more.
There are a number of ways you can show your support for the Annual Fund throughout the 2024-2025 academic year.
Calendar of Giving
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April 4, 2025: The 36th Annual Benefit
oin us for a night to remember! Holy Child’s 36th Annual Benefit, “A Sky Full of Stars,” is happening on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the breathtaking Glen Island Harbour Club.
This magical evening celebrates our community, supports our students, and honors Kristine Budill, Heather and Tom Gillespie, P ’23, ’25, and Megan and John Gillespie, P ’19, for their extraordinary commitment to Holy Child’s Mission.
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December 3: Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is December 3!Your donation to the Annual Fund for Holy Child, of an amount that’s right for you, will help to provide innovative and intellectually challenging programs of study that inspire our students to develop a love of learning and become the next generation of leaders prepared to address the challenges of the world.
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December 5: The Maureen Alison McGrath ’78 Library Luncheon and Boutique
The Maureen Alison McGrath ’78 Library Luncheon and Boutique at The Apawamis Club was the event of the season.
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December: Faculty and Staff Christmas Fund
The Parent Association continued their wonderful Holy Child tradition that collectively recognizes the dedicated individuals with whom the students are entrusted each day throughout the year.
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Christmas Plant Sale
Bring home the joy of the season with beautiful poinsettias, amaryllis, and cyclamen for your holiday decor—plus, you’ll be supporting Holy Child! The deadline for ordering is Thursday, November 21. The plant pickup will be Monday, December 9, from 12 noon until 4 p.m. and Tuesday, December 10, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
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December 31: Calendar Year-End Donation
Hundreds of members of our community make their calendar year-end donations to Holy Child. Gifts to the School of the Holy Child Annual Fund have turned hope into reality, ambition into achievement, and ideas into innovation. These gifts have enabled us to boldly create and enhance high quality academic programs that will impact the student experience for years to come.
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June 30: Fiscal Year End
Be sure to make your tax deductible donation before the end of the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Every dollar enhances the transformative Holy Child experience and evolution of our bright and ambitious students - empowering them to take bold steps toward an exceptional future.