Why Be a Sacred Heart Steward?
The Church thinks in terms of centuries. And thinking with the mind of the Church, we are not looking to make a temporary impact in our corner of the world. We’re looking to make a generational impact.
This was the spirit embraced by the Polish immigrants who founded this parish over a century ago. At Sacred Heart Academy, we know that by teaching out children to love the Lord — to labor beside him in their own vocations, their own families — they will not only have a generational impact: They will have an impact that rings into eternity.
At Sacred Heart Academy, we receive no government funding, relying entirely on private donations and the generosity of individuals who believe in our mission! Are you be called to join us in this mission? We want to hear from you. Our work is made possible by the generous support of volunteers and donors.
Investing in the Heart
The Lord works through his people. He has blessed us with a wonderful community of dedicated families and educators. Their sacrifice is assisted and sustained through resources — humbly requested, judiciously managed, carefully applied — from our benefactors.
In short, you can be confident that your support of Sacred Heart Academy will not only be stewarded well, but that it will always be used in direct support of our mission: to assist families as they form their children to be holy, courageous, and bearers of light into a world in need of Christ.
Auction
Each year, Sacred Heart hosts a few select events to aid giving efforts, the largest of these being our annual auction. It is our community’s primary fundraising event and a very important avenue for supporting our work, but it is also a great way to learn more about Sacred Heart and spend time with our friends and loved ones. Each auction has a special theme, and includes a fun night of fellowship with a strolling dinner, drinks, and silent and live auctions with plenty of exciting items and packages! If you would like to sponsor a table for family or friends, purchase tickets, or make a donation, please visit our auction website. We hope to see you there!
Alumni
We love our alumni. Our students have chosen to go to college all over the country and all around the world. SHA students have gone on to attend: Hillsdale College, Hope College, Benedictine College, University of Navarra, Christendom College, Grand Rapids Community College, Ave Maria University, University of Dallas, Grand Valley State University, Wyoming Catholic College, Aquinas College, Thomas More College of the Liberal Arts, DuPage College, Michigan Tech University, Kendall College of Art and Design, College Seminary: University of St. Thomas.
We want to stay in touch with you. If you are a graduate of SHA or the Sacred Heart of Jesus 8th grade, please contact Amber Hiske at ahiske@shgr.org and let her know to include you in Alumni updates and events.
Sacred Heart Academy Education Foundation
Your gift to the SHA Education Foundation will keep on giving. This foundation is a type two supporting organization and its own registered 501(c)3 non-profit. Its sole purpose is to grow gifts given to the academy and support teacher salaries and student scholarships – our two greatest ongoing areas of need.
Your support will ensure the mission of Sacred Heart Academy continues for years to come. Give to the SHA Education Foundation by mailing a check to: Sacred Heart Education Foundation, 1200 Dayton SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
Patreon
Join us as a Patron and receive unique content to help you spread the message of truth, beauty and goodness in your own corner of Christ’s vineyard. Your patronage can help Sacred Heart Academy lead a cultural renewal. Learn more HERE.
Planned Giving
Giving a gift from your estate is a legacy that will bless generations. Opportunities include bequests, gift annuities, IRA charitable roll-overs. Please consider including the academy in your estate planning and contact our Director of Development to ensure your intentions bear fruit.
Teacher Amazon Wish List
What better way to help than by gifting much needed supplies to a hard working teacher? We offer a running Amazon Wish List for our teachers to list items they need for the upcoming school year. Visit it anytime and help them directly by purchasing one or more items for our teachers and have a direct impact that happens immediately. Just click Amazon Wish List
Shop With SCRIP
Ever heard of Scrip? Purchase gift cards through our school for your favorite stores, and the school receives cash back! This financial help for the school adds up quickly when you use these gift cards for your own grocery or product needs, plus the gift cards make great gifts for others!
There are many great stores to choose from such as Amazon.com, Applebee’s, Barnes & Noble, Blimpie Subs, Cold Stone Creamery, CVS Pharmacy, Olive Garden, Home Depot, IHoP, Meijer, Outback, Panera, Red Lobster, Target, Taco Bell, Walmart.
These make great stocking stuffers, teacher gifts, or a little something for that special person.
Contact the school to find out the next deadline to order…they are usually available to pick up at the Academy or Parish office within a week of placing your order. To learn more about the Scrip program or if you have any questions, contact Tracy at tracymeier97@gmail.com.
A Note from Our Advancement Team
Dear Friends,
Sacred Heart Academy has taken on a great challenge. This fine classical Catholic institution seeks to form young people to pursue the highest heights, living a life worthy of the call they have received as inheritors of the Catholic Faith and the Western intellectual tradition. We witness this parish school seek to answer that call and rise to that challenge every day.
Our story unfolds and comes alive in the sacrifices of our teachers laying down their lives daily for their students and the mission of this school, in the kindness and generosity of the lower school children as they play and work with each other, and in the beautiful fiats of our upper schoolers who say ‘yes’ to wherever God calls them after they leave Sacred Heart.
Thank you for your generous support of Sacred Heart Academy. It is exciting to witness the hope our school offers as an antidote to the desolate culture of the day. As an institution that chooses to operate independently of ANY government funding, we rely on the help of generous private foundations and donors to form these children, support our faithful faculty, purchase great books, sustain our facilities, and continue to say yes to each and every family that desires to be a part of our community. Whether you are considering giving a large gift or a small one, know that every dollar counts and every gift matters. If you have any questions or would like to visit the Academy, please do not hesitate to reach out. We would love to meet you.
In Christ,
The Sacred Heart Advancement Office
Amber Hiske– Director of Advancement: ahiske@shgr.org
Elizabeth Bianchi– Advancement Officer: ebianchi@shgr.org