Supporting Our Future Together 

École Saint Sacrement (ESS) is committed to providing students with a safe and nurturing environment. Our seismic improvement project was conducted in the summer of 2024. This construction was necessary to meet safety regulations, upgrade our school campus, and ensure a secure environment for our children. We are now raising funds to repay the seismic construction loan, ensuring the safety of our students for generations to come. A portion of the funds will be allocated to operational needs. 

Fundraising Goal: We appeal to each ESS family to raise $850 for the 2024-2025 school year. Your contribution plays a vital role in achieving our community’s goal.

Key Information For Families

Why has our donation request increased?

We plan to repay the $2.2MM loan and interest by 2038. We are appealing to ESS families to raise $850 for the 2024-2025 school year.

Why donating the full amount is beneficial to you

While many schools require a capital levy to cover seismic construction payments, ESS has allowed families to fundraise for this cause. This decision was made by the Parish Education Committee — a volunteer committee made up of school parents who assist the Principal and Pastor with the administration of the school.

Donations are more beneficial to your family for two reasons:

1. Your donated contribution can be tax-deductible. This means your donations ultimately cost your family less than paying a capital levy.
2. ESS fundraisers provide occasions for friends, employers, and family members to support your child and our school community.

 ESS will continue offering tax-deductible fundraising options instead of a capital levy — provided we remain on track to meet our repayment goals.

Timing & Key Dates

Oct 1 – Jan 1, 2024 Walkathon Fundraising Ends ($500 target per family)
Apr 24 – May 1, 2025 Silent Auction Event
Jun 25, 2025 Final donation deadline

5 Ways To Contribute

All charitable donations should be made to Blessed Sacrament Parish on behalf of the School Seismic Upgrade. 

1. Direct Donation:
   This is the simplest option for parents wanting to donate in a lump sum.
• Send an e-transfer to autodeposit.bsacr@rcav.org  
• Donate by credit card through the Project Advance page (write “School Seismic Upgrade – [Your Family Name]” in the comments). 
• Blessed Sacrament parishioners can pay by cheque by requesting a yellow envelope from the parish office.
• Non-parishioners may contribute by providing a cheque payable to Blessed Sacrament Parish. Please include “School Seismic Upgrade – [Your Family Name]” in the memo section.
2. Walkathon:
   Our Walkathon is the school’s biggest annual fundraiser, with a suggested donation of $500 per family. Tax receipts are available for any donation over $20. We encourage you to invite friends and family to donate! Donate online or via cheque before January 1, 2025. Click here for more information on the Walkathon, including links to donate.

     

3. Corporate Matching:
   Ask your employer if they offer donation matching. If they do, we recommend you apply corporate matching to Walkathon donations (available until Dec 31, 2024) or direct donations to Blessed Sacrament Parish (available throughout the year; see #1 above for instructions).

     

4. Silent Auction Participation:

• Donate a product or service of $100+ value will count towards your Parent participation Hours
• If you win a bid: 50% of your purchase will go towards your family’s fundraising goal. Please email admin@ess.vancouver.bc.ca to let us know if your friend or family member wins a bid so that 50% of the purchase is counted towards your family’s fundraising goal. 
• Note: Class-themed baskets will be recognized as a group effort and will not count toward your family’s fundraising goal.
• Note: Silent Auction purchases are not tax deductible.
• All cash donations (not including classroom donation) will count 100% towards your family fundraising ask.

If your family faces financial difficulties

We understand that financial circumstances vary for each family, and meeting the $850 goal may not be possible for everyone right away. We strongly encourage you to contribute in a way that is manageable for your family.

Our goal is for 100% of our families to participate in the fundraising efforts of our school. All families can support the fundraising efforts by inviting friends and relatives who may wish to contribute.

Join Us In Building A Safer Future

We appreciate your support and commitment to École Saint Sacrement. Together, we can ensure the safety and well-being of our children while fostering a strong community spirit.

For any questions or concerns, please reach out to our team at pec@ess.vancouver.bc.ca