Almost $500,000 More Raised in 30 Days
Less than 230 Days
Until breaking ground (May 31st 2020)
In the previous month of September, we have raised an additional $450,000 – new donations and new pledges. This brings the total raised to $23,810,000.
Of that total amount raised, $17,130,000 has been collected - while remaining pledge payments due in the future stand at $6,680,000. Of the collected funds, we have spent $340,000 and have on hand $16,790,000.
With $23,810,000 raised we still have $6,190,000 to go. A considerable amount of progress has been achieved, yet a decent amount of the fundraising journey continues. Let us continue to keep our confidence placed in the Immaculata for her help, especially during this month of the Holy Rosary!
Our Fundraising goal is 2,000 donors with 975 of them choosing to be a member of a guild by donating anywhere from $1000 to $500,000 or more. We now have 925 total donors of which 720 donors have selected a Guild Level. With those 720 Guild Members, we have reached 74% goal for guild members!
Every Amount is Significant
For those that have already made a pledge, THANK YOU. Your generosity is not only encouraging to other donors invested in the project but is also certainly pleasing to Our Lady! If any modification is needed for your payment arrangements or timing, we can work with you. Please contact accounting at mypledge@anewimmaculata.org or call us at 785-437-2471 x100.
As mentioned before, supporting this project is important to those especially in the St. Mary's community. This new church is where we will soon receive the sacraments and properly attend Mass along side of our children and grandchildren.
Help From Around the World
Although the bulk of the current funds raised have come from St. Marys, we’re happy to announce that many who live outside of St. Marys are also supporting this project.
“Donors from all over the United States and other parts of North America have stepped forward, along with supporters from as far away as Europe, South America, and Australia.”
Donors from all over the United States and other parts of North America have stepped forward, along with supporters from as far away as Europe, South America, and Australia. Alumni of the Academy and College continue to play an important role in the support of the schools and this building project and as is common for all educational institutions, alumni are able to support their Alma Mater as they find their way in their careers and to show their gratitude for the education they received. Others that have never even visited St. Marys have contributed and made pledges because they see the importance of the project.
Make October Your Month to Give
There are fewer than 230 days until breaking ground. For those who have not had an opportunity to do so, please begin with a pledge this month!
This is easily done on our Donate Page. Pledges, which involve commitment to contribute over a period of time, are extremely important to our fundraising and planning. If making a one time donation works better, you can now use your PayPal account and make a one time donation through the PayPal Giving Fund for the Immaculata Church Project.
Stay tuned for more Fundraising Updates around the middle of each month as we continue to make progress building a home worthy of the Immaculata!
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Written by Nick Novelly, CPA, CFO
Article written by Nick Novelly, CPA, CFO Immaculata Church Project
Nick has been involved with the Immaculata Church Project since 1990 and has been a parishioner since 1982. With almost 40 years experience, Nick provides strategies with financial systems and structures required to make the Immaculata Church Project a successfully planned and successfully completed home worthy of the Immaculata.