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 - Annual Fund
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.
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
Did You Know?
Our supporters are often interested in making investments in the Sacred Heart community for specific purposes. These types of investments are sometimes called “restricted” gifts or donations. Every project or activity at Sacred Heart Parish and Academy requires some administrative oversight. Accordingly, Sacred Heart honors donor intent by interpreting all investments to include at least a 5% administrative fee to offset the cost of that administrative oversight of every investment. Indeed, the project or activity would not be able to exist but for the stewardship of the Sacred Heart team. Thus, for example, a $1,000 investment to a specific project is interpreted to be a $950 investment in the project and a $50 investment in the administrative oversight of the project by the Sacred Heart team.