Tawas Holy Family Education Foundation
The Tawas Holy Family Education Foundation was created in 2008 to assist Holy Family School and various education programs of the entire Holy Family Parish. The Foundation seeks, receives, and administers funds and donations that aid the Parish’s education programs, including Holy Family School.
Examples of ways interested parties might contribute to the Foundation include:
Gifts of Cash
Any donation to Holy Family is sincerely appreciated. Cash gifts are deductible for all taxpayers who itemize deductions. These funds help families in need of financial assistance. They also help us provide just and livable wages for our staff.
Donations (checks made out to “Holy Family School”) are tax deductible and can be mailed to:
Holy Family School
411 Wilkinson St.
East Tawas, MI 48730
or call (989) 362-5651
Box Tops for Education
Clip, save, and bring in General Mills Box Tops. Drop-Off Baskets are located in the Church Gathering Space as well as in the School.
HFS receives checks in the mail twice a year from General Mills.
School Store
- Go to www.schoolstore.com
- Choose “Holy Family School” in “East Tawas, Michigan”
- Next, you can do you regular online shopping in your favorite stores such as Target, Kohls, or Walmart. Then each of these stores will give a financial kick-back to our school.
- We can then use these funds to purchase school supplies in their online merchandise catalog.
Estate Gifts & Beneficiary Designations
Both are great ways to ensure that your financial legacy supports spreading the Gospel in this community for many years to come!
For Further Information, please contact:
Holy Family School
411 Wilkinson
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-5651
Envelopes are available in the Church Gathering Area and at area funeral homes for memorial donations.
For additional information, please feel free to speak with any of the Board Members or contact the Foundation at:
Holy Family Education Foundation
(989) 362-3162
516 W. Lincoln, East Tawas, MI 48730
Other Ways to Give
Volunteers
Holy Family School volunteers are valued members of our educational community. Volunteers are an integral part of the school.
They help:
• in the classroom
• in lunchroom and on the playground
• in the kitchen
• chaperone field trips
• coach our sport teams
• with Track and Field Day
• with school fund-raisers
All volunteer are require to have a background check and must attend a one hour Safe Environment Program, as mandated by the Bishops of the United States. Persons who volunteer more than eight hours a month are required to be fingerprinted.
School Advisory Committee (S.A.C.)
The purpose of Holy Family School Advisory Committee is to give the Principal advice on Curriculum, Budget, Policy and Building/Grounds and also to help develop the Strategic Plan for the school. The committee is made up of seven parents/ guardians (appointed by the Principal), the Pastor and the Principal. These meetings are open to the public.
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
The PTO was established to help raise funds for school operations and special purposes. The group is operated by its own charter and meets three times a year. All parents/guardians are members of the PTO and are encourages to attend all meetings.
Fundraising
Holy Family School annual budget is supported by three sources: the parish contribution, tuition and fundraising. All parents are expected to work toward the school fundraising goal. By working together all who wish, can have a quality Catholic education for their child/ren.
Family/Social Activities
Holy Family School recognizes that family is important. We strive to maintain a family friendly atmosphere in our school. We host many family centered activities throughout the school year. All are encouraged to bring family and friends to our social events.
Some of these activities are:
• August Open House
• September Parent Information Meeting
• All Saint’s Day Celebration
• Advent Program
• Fine Arts Night
• Spring Program
• PTO Events
Target’s “Take Charge of Education”
Using your Target Charge Card (you’ll have to apply if you haven’t got one) is a means for the company to track sales. Target will donate 1% of registered sales to our school. Go on line to target.com to apply for your REDcard. “But I don’t like Charging things!” There’s and easy remedy. Charge your items. Walk to the service desk (or some registers will let you) and pay off the bill immediately. Simple. No Fees. No Interest. Money for the children!
Meijer’s “Community Reward”
Meijer’s will donate 1% to 4% to the school. Holy Family School code number is 119035. Go to meijer.com to apply for your “Guest Card”. Your Guest Card will be mailed to you.
Empty InkJets
IRC will buy empty inkiest. Depending on the make they are worth $1.00 to $2.50. So send in your empty inkiest and raise money for the school.
Grab a zip-lock bag or envelope, place a magnet inside and hang on your refrigerator. When you use the product or go shopping, slip the labels and receipts inside. When it’s full – send it to the school!!