Giving Tuesday
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Heritage Christian School is thrilled to join the global Giving Tuesday movement, a day dedicated to generosity and making a positive impact. This inspiring initiative provides an opportunity for our community to come together in support of the mission and vision of Heritage Christian School.
As we celebrate the spirit of giving, we invite parents, alumni, staff, and friends of Heritage to partner with us in continuing to provide an exceptional, Christ-centered education that equips students for lives of purpose and service.
Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our students and our school community.
What is Giving Tuesday?
Giving Tuesday is a global movement that takes place annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Created to encourage generosity, this special day unites people and organizations around the world to give back to their communities and support causes they believe in.
Giving Tuesday offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact through charitable donations, acts of kindness, and community support. Whether through financial contributions, volunteering, or simply spreading awareness, Giving Tuesday empowers individuals and communities to work together for positive change and to uplift one another.
Why should I participate?
Participating in Giving Tuesday is a wonderful way for parents to directly contribute to enhancing their child’s educational experience at Heritage Christian School.
Every dollar given on Giving Tuesday directly supports financial aid, helping us keep tuition affordable and providing extra support for families desiring a Christian education for their children. These contributions also allow us to maintain beautiful, state-of-the-art campuses, enriching the experience for every student and supporting their future.
Below are several projects that were made possible only because of donations from parents like yourself.
Playground
North
Our revamped playground with a new, eco-friendly recycled rubber floor, providing a safer and more enjoyable play space for students. Thanks to generous donations from our school families, this upgrade has created a sustainable and inviting area for children to explore.
Fitness Center
South
Our newly renovated fitness center, made possible by the generous support of our school families. Equipped with industry-leading gear from Rogue Fitness, this facility provides our middle and high school athletes with cutting-edge tools to enhance their training and well-being.
iLab
North
Our North campus introduced its cutting-edge iLab in 2019, a versatile space made possible by the generous support of our school families. This innovative facility combines a science lab, technology hub, library, robotics and coding spaces, and a makerspace to inspire creativity and collaboration in our students.
Athletic Field
South
Our new, state-of-the-art football field made possible by the generous support of our school families. This upgraded facility enhances our sports programs and provides a safe, high-quality environment for our student-athletes to thrive.
Our Goal
We have around 1,000 family units that call Heritage Christian School home. Our prayer is that each family would consider donating at least $100 this Giving Tuesday.
1,000 x $100 = $100,000
OR
1,000 x $250 = $250,000
Be a part of change.
No matter how you choose to participate, we are thankful to God for your family here at Heritage.
Pray
We believe everything should start with prayer. For many, your contribution this Giving Tuesday will only be prayer, but for others, God will give you guidance on how you should participate.
Donate
If you feel lead to give a financial donation this Giving Tuesday, we will be forever grateful for your generosity and dedication to helping advance God’s mission here at Heritage Christian.
Partner
If you own a business, we’d love to explore a partnership with you! Your company could make a meaningful impact by providing goods or services at cost or at a discounted rate to support our school’s needs. If you’re interested, we’d be grateful for the opportunity to connect with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specific projects are currently in the works that need my support?
Below are a list of projects for each individual campus:
West Campus
- Classroom Upgrades
North Campus
- Turf Field
- New Marquee
- Chapel Enhancements
- New Gear for iLab
South Campus
- Chapel Enhancements (which helps performing arts and athletics)
- Field Lights
- Field Scoreboard (for sports and movie nights)
- Drinking Fountains
If one project is over funded, those funds will roll over to help support additional projects in the queue.
How do I know what my donation is being used for?
If you donate toward the Giving Tuesday campaign, we will have a record of your donation, allowing us to send out monthly updates on how your contribution helped further the mission of Heritage Christian School.
Is my donation tax-deductable?
For your tax records, our parent corporation, Hillcrest Christian School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and our tax ID# is 95-4562939. Pursuant to IRC Section 170 (f) (g), no goods or services have been or will be provided in exchange for this gift.
When can I donate?
We ask that you be in prayer until Tuesday, December 3, asking for God’s wisdom on how and/or how much you should donate. Then on December 3, we ask all families make God’s gift known.
When you say partner, what exactly does that mean?
Storytime…
There are many expenses that go into operating a school, as we are sure you understand. One of those costs for instance would be lumber for our Woodshop class on the South campus. A parent had reached out to Mr. Horn (our woodshop teacher) and mentioned that he owned a lumber yard and would love to donate a palette of lumber to the school. By offering this amazing gift, the schooled saved thousands of dollars, allowing those funds to be allocated elswhere.
So, if you own a business that has goods or services that you feel could benefit Heritage, we would love to talk.