Each year the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation engages in a number of initiatives and efforts in order to fundraise for the Foundation. We are pleased to present fundraising highlights from the 2024 calendar year below.
Durham Catholic Children's Foundation Gala
On May 16, 2024, the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation hosted the 10th annual Gala honouring Bishop Vincent Nguyen and our Distinguished Catholic Alumni Award recipients.
Thanks to your support and our generous donors and sponsors, we raised approximately $22,122! These funds will allow us to continue to bring much needed necessities to our Durham Catholic students.
#ForeTheKids Golf Classic
On August 20, 2024, the 9th Annual #ForTheKids Golf Classic took place at Deer Creek golf course, supporting the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation. Thanks to the incredible support from attendees and our generous sponsors, we successfully raised $29,806! These funds will enable us to continue providing essential necessities to students in need within our community, bringing them hope and support. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants and to our volunteers for organizing and leading this highly attended event.
DCDSB Student Walk for Hope
A heartfelt thank you to our Durham Catholic learning community! Throughout May and June, our amazing students, families, and staff participated in the Walk for Hope in support of the Durham Catholic Children's Foundation.
Donations for the Walk for Hope have raised $16,071! These funds will help to provide essential services to DCDSB students and families in need. This financial assistance ensures the provision of basic needs, so students are able to participate in all aspects of school life and have a better opportunity to reach their full potential.
A special note of gratitude to the DCDSB staff that helped organize these individual school events.
Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School Entrepreneurship Class Donates to Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation
In second semester, the Grade 11 students in Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School’s Dual Credit Entrepreneurship class, were tasked with starting a business as part of their culminating assignment. They were responsible for creating a production and logistics plan, marketing their product, and tracking their expense to ensure they stayed within budget. The students hosted a Marketplace at the school to sell their products and successfully sold out in two days. They were unanimous in wanting to donate their proceeds of $500 in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation!
On behalf of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation, the students, families and community we serve, we want to thank Ms. Morrison and the Entrepreneurship students at Monsignor Paul Dwyer Catholic High School.
Giving Tuesday
On December 3, 2024, we celebrated Giving Tuesday in support of the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation. DCDSB families donated through School Cash Online and through the Foundation website, and together, we raised a total of $14,551!
Your generous donations will help ensure that DCDSB students have access to essential resources like food, clothing, shelter, and more. The funds raised will directly support students, enabling them to fully participate in school activities such as field trips and extracurricular programs. Funds will also help to provide emergency support for families in need.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support in making a lasting difference in the lives of our students!
The True Meaning of CHRISTmas Concert
On December 10, 2024, DCDSB students, families, staff and community members attended the True Meaning of CHRISTmas concert at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Whitby. Students from seven DCDSB school choirs sang Christmas and Advent songs. Attendees were encouraged to bring gift card donations of any value which were given to the Durham Catholic Children’s Foundation to assist with needs in the community during Christmas. Thank you to the students and staff involved for sharing your God-given talents with everyone during this joyous season!
