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Shrine Catholic Schools are fortunate to have donors who give generously in support of the schools' mission and vision. Continuing financial support from the parents of current and former students, alumni and friends enables us to maintain our buildings, award merit and leadership scholarships to deserving students, offer financial assistance to families in need, and update our technology and other teaching resources.
Your gift supports Shrine Catholic Schools’ philosophy to teach and model Christ-centered values. In partnership with our families, we provide academic excellence and discipline, and develop the dignity of each individual within a strong Catholic faith community.
Remember, all gifts, both large and small, are greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance for your continued support of Shrine Catholic Schools.
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Fundraising Events
Raffle Ticket Sales
All raffle funds help support the continuing improvement of all three Shrine schools and benefit over 1,100 students, providing them with technology updates and building upgrades. Your financial support invests in our young Knights as they grow to be leaders in our community.Gala
There are many ways to help:- Contribute to the auction – Such as retail and restaurant gift certificates, sports tickets, concert tickets, etc.
- Provide a monetary gift – All donations are tax deductible to the extent the law allows. All checks should be addressed to the National Shrine of the Little Flower Shrine Auction listed in the memo. Please mail to Shrine Catholic Schools Advancement Department, 3500 W. 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073.
- Advertise in the auction program – Sponsor an ad for your business or send a personal message.
- Volunteer – Your gift of time is priceless. As always the success of our event is determined by our committed volunteers.
Shrine Knight Hall of Fame
Many individuals have been influential in the Knight tradition of athletic excellence and have had exemplary accomplishments on the athletic fields. The Hall of Fame seeks to honor the contributions and accomplishments of these individuals who are worthy of recognition as examples for others to emulate. In addition to Shrine Knight Athletes, our organization seeks to honor coaches and other members of our community who have provided tremendous service to support our athletic programs over the years.
Hall of FameShrine Alumni Golf Outing
Every year alumni and friends of Shrine Catholic High School gather to help raise money to support the scholarship and tuition assistance fund.Step By Step Annual 5K Run/1.5k Fun Run/Walk
This is a 5K run and a 1.5 mile walk through the neighborhoods bordering the National Shrine of the Little Flower. Spearheaded by the parish development office, the run is to help raise awareness of the importance of exercise and healthy life styles, and at the same time to revitalize the sense of Shrine Parish Community. Therefore, we encourage everyone in this community to participate by running, walking, volunteering, or simply cheering on participants!
To assist the continued growth of our parish community, the proceeds from Shrine Catholic’s Step by Step Run will be directed to the upgrades and maintenance of the athletic facilities at the schools, as well as the purchase of athletic/physical education equipment. Click here to visit the official Step by Step Run web siteJ. Patrick Dineen Fundraiser
This event remembers and honors Patrick Dineen while raising funds to assist students with a demonstrated financial need and to promote the values of Catholic Education.
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Ways to Give
All gifts made to Shrine Catholic Schools are vital to the advancement of our mission. Gifts made to the annual fund provide unrestricted support for our schools. Donations can also be made directly for tuition assistance, named scholarships, technology improvements and other programming. Gifts can be made to Shrine Catholic Schools or specifically to the Grade School, Academy or High School.
Donate Online
or mail your donation to:
Shrine Catholic Schools Development Office
3500 W. 13 Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Please consider the following options before making a gift:Cash Gifts
Cash gifts can be made through credit/debit card transactions, cash and personal checks, cashier’s checks, money orders made payable to Shrine Catholic Schools or specifically Shrine Catholic High School and Academy or Shrine Catholic Grade School.Matching Gifts
Matching gifts through your employer helps make your donation to Shrine Catholic Schools go farther. Matching gift programs offered through participating companies usually match all or a percentage of employee contributions to charitable organizations, making the employer a partner in employees’ personal philanthropy. Most participating employers have matching-gift forms which should be filled out and then sent to the Shrine Advancement Office with your contribution.Gifts In-kind
Donations can be made with tangible items such as computers, office or athletic equipment, books or other items related to education. The Shrine Advancement Office can help you determine the acceptability of gifts as well as potential tax benefits and implications of gifts in-kind.Planned Gifts
You can remember Shrine Catholic Schools by leaving a gift in your will or estate plan. Making a planned gift may allow you to give more than you ever thought possible and, at the same time, you may experience tax advantages or income for a number of years or life. Please contact the Advancement Office for more information regarding planned gifts.Gifts of Securities
If you hold securities that would incur a tax on capital gains if sold, your outright gift to Shrine Catholic Schools could mean significant savings. You obtain a tax deduction for the full market value of the gift, and you may avoid a tax on the increase in value.Reunion Gifts
Consider a gift to Shrine Catholic Schools in your plans if your class is hosting a reunion.Recurring Gifts
Consider setting up a recurring gift with your bank.
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