Parent Giving | The Mercy Annual Fund 2022-23

Many parents have asked how to know what to support and what is important There are three primary ways that the Advancement Office asks for support from the Mercy community annually:

1. Annual Giving (The Mercy Annual Fund) to support the operating budget each year.

2. Fun events such as the Monte Carlo Night at Kohl, Lobster Feed, Drive and Dine/Toy Drive and other parent events.

3. Making A Difference Scholarship Benefit to support tuition assistance - Mercy’s major fundraiser for the year for parents, alumnae and friends

Learn more about Mercy's Campaign to build an Athletic and Student Life Center

Mercy girls benefit from having talented teachers, small classes, curricular resources, and outstanding electives. While the tuition that you pay gives your daughter access to an exceptional education, it does not cover the complete cost of her Mercy experience. The Mercy Annual Fund provides vital support that directly impacts the rich learning environment that motivates every Mercy student every day.

Mercy is committed to attracting a diverse community of students from a variety of backgrounds. The Mercy High School Board of Directors deliberately sets tuition below full cost in order to keep the school more affordable to a wider range of families and to provide opportunities to support Mercy with tax-deductible, philanthropic options. We believe this practice is conducive to building an inclusive school community and aligned with our mission.

Every student at Mercy benefits from the Mercy Annual Fund and every gift matters.  For families on tuition assistance, a small gift of even $5.00, $10.00, $25.00, or one that is meaningful to your family,  allows the school to show 100% parent participation.  Showing participation from all parents can have a huge impact on our ability to receive foundation, corporate and major donor support.

Mercy-A-Thon is our one and only student led fundraiser.  Each student has her own fundraising page and all students are invited to add at least 20 names to their profile.  This platform gives students the ability to seek the support of family and friends anywhere in the world.  The goal of the student fundraiser is two-fold: building community among students and faculty and raising money to support special projects for the school.  All students are expected to participate.  www.mercyhsb.com/giving/mercy-a-thon

The Mercy Annual Fund is critical to the ongoing success and financial stability of our school, and sustains programs not covered by tuition. Gifts touch each student and teacher in many ways.  As an annual source of support, the fund helps to finance everything from academic programs and campus ministry, to extracurricular activities and athletics. The Mercy Fund is how alumnae, parents, and friends come together to form one of the largest gifts the school receives each year. The Mercy Fund fosters a culture of philanthropy that will sustain the school for years to come.