ACE in the Wild

Each year the Alumni Association of TMP-Marian supports a special project that is needed but not covered in the school budget, which is traditionally funded through Item #60 at the annual ACE Auction. These projects have historically included capital outlay needs and over the years our supporters have raised over $2.6M for projects including the Marian Chapel, a new elevator, Al Billinger Fieldhouse renovations, restrooms, new gym floor at Holy Family Elementary, Fr. Blaine Burkey Learning Commons, a new activity bus and junior high classroom, among many others. However, given concerns related to the current and projected negative financial impact on our faithful supporters (and thus our Catholic schools) caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent economic slowdown, we feel it necessary to ensure our fundraising efforts for 2020 focus on the most critical mission of our schools which is continuing to provide the highest quality of faith-based education and ensure human capital is not sacrificed for traditional capital outlay projects. With this in mind, contributions to ACE 2020 Item #60 will be focused on ensuring we can continue to attract and retain the highest quality of educators and staff for our schools and possibly provide them with future salary enhancements. In addition gifts to ACE 2020 Item #60 will contribute to academic supplies, activity and transportation expenses, and to a lesser extent capital outlay needs. This may be our most crucial Item #60 to date. All gifts to Item #60 are generously matched by the Leo J. and Albina Dreiling Trust which has agreed to match up to $200,000.00 of EVERY DOLLAR RAISED by Item #60. Donations of different monetary amounts will be accepted toward this worthy project and as usual, your entire donation will be tax-exempt and tax-deductible.