VOLUNTEERS/SSI
The heart of our school!
St. Benedict School is deeply grateful for the invaluable financial support it receives from both families and benefactors. As a non-public institution, our financial foundation is diverse, drawing from several streams, including tuition, fundraising endeavors, dedicated student funds earmarked for educational expenses, and the generous contributions of our parishioners, alumni, and community friends.
In the state of Ohio, the cost of providing a student's education significantly surpasses our tuition fees. Nevertheless, our school has been fortunate in maintaining accessible tuition rates, thanks to the kindness and support of our donors, as well as the success of our fundraising initiatives.
In a bid to foster active parental involvement and bridge the substantial gap between the actual cost of educating a student and our tuition fees, we introduced the School Support Incentive (SSI) program in 2016. Under the SSI program, each family is obliged to dedicate 20* hours to volunteer service throughout the school year. Additionally, participation in the SCRIP program and the annual Auction is required of all families. Further details of these requirements are outlined below.
Ways To Fulfill your SSI Requirements:
- Volunteering:
- RaiseRight:
- Annual Auction:
To meet your SSI Volunteer obligations, there are various ways to contribute. You can opt to serve on The Educational Advisory Council, take part in LEPS Pride events, lead or join an auction committee, assist in organizing the Turkey Trot, and participate in other volunteering activities, such as chaperoning field trips, aiding with Grandparents Day, contributing to Catholic Schools week, supporting class parties, assisting with morning drop-off, overseeing cafeteria and lunch recess duties, and engaging in various other activities.
RaiseRight is a nationwide initiative designed to support non-profit groups and schools in generating funds. It enables families to acquire prepaid merchandise gift cards from both local and national businesses. These gift cards function just like cash. In recognition of your support, these businesses generously contribute between 2% to 25% of the gift card's face value to St. Benedict School.
Gift cards are accessible for a wide array of national and local retailers, encompassing groceries, clothing, dining, gasoline purchases, and more.
Should you have any inquiries or wish to purchase RaiseRight, you may do so through multiple avenues, including the school secretary, after Mass or the convenient RaiseRight Application on your phone (raiseright.com).
Families are required to place a minimum of ten (10) Scrip orders throughout the year, spanning from July to May.
The proceeds generated from the Annual Auction, held each spring, play a crucial role in our school's operational budget. The success of this event hinges on the active involvement of the entire St. Benedict School community. All families are expected to participate and contribute to various aspects and stages of Auction planning and preparation leading up to Auction Day.
This year, family commitments include:
- Selling a minimum of 8 books of raffle tickets ($40 Assessment).
- Donating two (2) items to the auction per family ($40 Assessment).
- Contributing one (1) item to a class basket (per child's homeroom) ($20 Assessment).
- Volunteering for ten (10) hours to support the Auction ($200).
These obligations help ensure the success of our Annual Auction, which, in turn, directly benefits our school's financial stability and ongoing educational programs.
Ways to Give:
- Ways to Give:
Philanthropic donations are greatly appreciated and can be made through the following methods:
- Mailing Address: Please send your donations to our official mailing address:
St. Benedict School 220 North 7th Street Cambridge, OH 43725
- Contact the school office:
If you have any questions or need further information about making donations, please feel free to reach out through email or phone:
- Email: office@stbenedictschool.net
- Phone: 740-432-6751
We value your support, and your contributions will make a positive impact on our mission. Thank you for your generosity.