Dear Saint Joe Family and Community Supporters,
One of the hallmarks of Saint Joseph High School is a strong sense of community. This is something we have experienced firsthand as newcomers to Saint Joe, and that we hear about from alumni decades removed from their high school experience. Across the generations, this vibrant, living community has remained a constant. What a gift and a blessing!
As a tight-knit, supportive, Catholic family we also share a collective mission to be of service to others. In light of recent developments with the COVID-19 outbreak in our region, we have decided that the most effective way to be of service to our community is to prioritize our collective health and wellbeing. As such, we will postpone the annual gala, originally scheduled to take place next weekend. The good news is that we already have a date!
Ignite the Vision will now take place on Friday, May 22nd. The location remains The Armory.
Rescheduling our celebration allows us to preserve the important elements of the annual gala: building community and raising funds. The community-building inherent in gathering together in celebration of Saint Joseph High School remains a priority for us. Between now and May 22nd, we will offer weekly silent auction packages online. Think of this as a series of hors d’oeuvres before the main course. In this way, we hope to keep the excitement and enthusiasm about Saint Joe going strong. More information about the packages and how to participate in the weekly mini-auctions will follow.
It is no secret that the success of the annual gala is critical to our mission. This year our goal is to raise $176,000. Thus, we invite you to reach higher and continue your philanthropic support through this time. Let us rally around our students and do what we can to ensure that Saint Joseph High School has the resources to provide an exceptional, transformative educational experience.
Finally, we understand that the new date may pose conflicts, and that not all guests will be able to join us in May. Please know that we will reimburse individuals who request a refund of their tickets. Alternatively, individuals who cannot attend the May event may choose to donate the price of their tickets to the school, and be acknowledged appropriately for doing so.
Thank you for your commitment to Saint Joseph High School! We look forward to our weekly silent auctions, and to celebrating with you in person on May 22nd.
Kind regards,
