Students at Holy Cross wrap up another successful annual Catholic Schools Raffle, raising $12,865
It?Äôs the combined effort of students, families, staff and the community surrounding Holy Cross School that helped raise an amazing total of $12,865 for the school through the 2017 Catholic Schools Raffle.
While the annual fundraiser involves more than 80 schools in three states and raised more than $1,066,450 in 2017, every dollar raised by Holy Cross stays right here in Marty.
?ÄúAgain this year, our Catholic Schools Raffle is proving to be one of the largest fundraisers for parochial education in the Upper Midwest. To date, more than $6 million has been raised, and we are incredibly proud that 100 percent of that total has gone directly to schools like Holy Cross to use in supporting their educational mission,?Äù Catholic United President Harald Borrmann said. ?ÄúCongratulations to all the students, parents, faculty, administrators and neighbors who have helped make this program such an unqualified success. When so many good folks get together for a worthy cause, great things happen. Our sincerest thanks to all involved.?Äù
Before the Raffle began Jan. 13, the staff at Holy Cross School set a fundraising goal. Sponsor Catholic United Financial provided all promotional materials, raffle tickets and prizes for the program to the school at no cost. Holy Cross provided the volunteers, energy and creativity to make the most of the six-week program.
Ticket sales and donations were collected by students and volunteers through Feb. 26, totaling $12,865. The Raffle wrapped up on March 9, with a prize drawing ceremony broadcast live on the Catholic United Financial website. The prizes, valued at more than $40,000 total, included a brand-new 2017 Jeep, vacation and travel packages, iPads, Amazon Fire TVs, and more.
Catholic United also rewarded the hard work of student ticket sellers. The top-selling student at Holy Cross won a new Kindle Fire tablet, and the top selling class won a pizza party. With this successful fundraiser now finished for the year, every student at the school will benefit.
The Annual Catholic Schools Raffle and Catholic United Financial have raised more than $6 million for Catholic schools in Minnesota and the Dakotas since 2009. Video, photos and a list of prizewinners and results will be available at www.catholicunited
financial.org/raffle.
About Catholic United Financial
Catholic United Financial is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that has served Catholics in the Upper Midwest since 1878. The company provides life insurance and retirement products for its 80,000 members, and returns a portion of its profits to local communities through programs like the Catholic Schools Raffle, Post-High School Tuition Scholarship, Gather4Good service events, and more. Based in St. Paul, Minn., Catholic United helps its members plan for every step of their life journey.