Make a Difference Dear friends, Since IHA first opened its doors fifty-six years ago, we have continued our mission to provide the highest quality Catholic education, a spiritual atmosphere that exemplifies Christian values, and a diverse variety of service and recreational opportunities to all of the students we serve. In the early years, extracurricular activities and athletics were just beginning to become an important part of the school community. Over the past half century, we have expanded those programs along with the academic curriculum to ensure students become well-rounded individuals. This year, “Your gift can make as we do every year, we continue enhance these comprehensive a real difference in a to offerings and extend them to young woman’s life.” qualified students, regardless of their financial status. IHA’s Annual Fund is the lifeline for many families who struggle to afford a quality Catholic education; it is the main source for our school’s financial aid and academic award program. And so, during my first year as president of IHA, I’m asking you, one of those extraordinary people upon whom IHA relies, to help by making a special contribution. Your gift can make a real difference in a young woman’s life. Whatever the amount, know that your donation will help make it possible for us to assist numerous deserving students. Please support us in making their dream of an IHA education a reality. Sincerely, Patricia Molloy President
Did You Know? The Annual Fund is comprised of unrestricted gifts used to support our mission of providing an outstanding, affordable Catholic education to young women. These gifts are among the most important to our school, as they are used to enhance our students’ education as well as help them meet new challenges. Additionally, gifts may be designated toward a specific program, scholarship, or need.
IHA by the Numbers • Students completed more than 34,000 service hours in the 2015-16 school year. • The Class of 2016 earned 100% college acceptance, receiving more than $40 million in scholarships. • Current students have received more than $800,000 in aid and merit scholarships. • Each year, countless IHA alumnae journey to participate in career panels, Reunion Weekend, Traveling Plaid events, and 50th Anniversary celebrations. • IHA athletic teams earned 24 championships in the 2015-16 school year. • Each year, more than 700 students participate in 50+ clubs. • This year’s graduating class will bring us to more than 10,000 alumnae!
Ways to Give GIFT OF CASH — Checks payable to Immaculate Heart Academy. GIFT BY CREDIT CARD — Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted. MAKE A PLEDGE — Pay a pledge at a later date or in a series of installments. CORPORATE MATCHING GIFTS — Your gift may be doubled in value through you or your spouse’s employer. Contact your Human Resources department for further information. STOCK GIFTS — Gifts of appreciated securities provide an opportunity to benefit IHA with tax advantages for you. 1960 SOCIETY — To commemorate our founding year, the 1960 Society provides our constituents with opportunities for planned gifts. These are gift arrangements that have specific tax advantages and often include lifetime income to named beneficiaries. A planned gift maximizes your giving potential and can even allow you to ensure your future financial security or that of a loved one. For further Information on any of the above:
For Online Giving:
Office of Institutional Advancement Garrett Eastlake, Director 500 Van Emburgh Avenue Township of Washington, NJ 07676 201.445.6800, ext. 185 geastlake@ihanj.com
Visit www.ihanj.com and click on the Giving tab.
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Phone: 201.445.6800 • www.ihanj.com