Support SJCS

We cannot do it without YOU!

Saint Joseph Catholic School has a tradition of successful fundraising through our development efforts including our Saints Fund and several PTO-led fundraising projects. However, we cannot continue to flourish without the support of our entire school community of students, parents, parishioners, local businesses, and those friends who believe strongly in the mission of Catholic education.

Please view the ways in which you can help us continue to provide a strong academic curriculum and faith-based education that teaches our children to live according to gospel values.

2024-25 Teacher Wishlist – Help our teachers provide the best possible experience by purchasing items from the teacher wishlist!

Other Ways You Can Support St. Joseph Catholic School

What is the Saints Fund?

Saints Fund
The Saints Fund is our annual fund, an ongoing campaign that allows families, grandparents, faculty, alumni, friends, and parishioners the opportunity to financially assist in the school’s operational well-being. Each year, the school applies the Saints Fund monies to the area(s) of greatest need within Saint Joseph Catholic School.

How Will Your Gift be Used?

All gifts to the Saints Fund are unrestricted funds. Each year, the school advisory council, principal, and pastor determine where these dollars will be spent based on the priorities generated from their strategic planning efforts. These areas include but are not limited to campus improvements, enhancing a chosen department, providing for continued faculty development, and offering tuition assistance.  All Saints Fund proceeds remain in the school.

Past Saints Fund gifts have been used to: hire a Campus Minister, supplement other teacher positions, buy computers, SMART boards, and new technological infrastructure, and enhance teacher training and classroom reading libraries. These funds have sustained us when emergency repairs were needed to our roof and HVAC. Tuition dollars only cover a portion of what is needed for our school to be successful. The Saints Fund bridges the gap to make our goals a reality.

Saints Fund Gift Categories

Join our school family in praying for a successful Saints Fund. Please prayerfully consider making a Saints Fund gift.

  • St. Christopher: $1 – $99
  • St. Catherine of Siena: $100 – $249
  • St. Paul the Apostle: $250 – $499
  • St. Mary: $500 – $999
  • St. Francis of Assisi: $1,000 – $4,999
  • St. Joseph: $5,000+

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Donations may also be mailed to:
Saint Joseph Catholic School
SAINTS FUND
3700 Devine Street
Columbia, SC 29205

There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available to parents at Saint Joseph Catholic School. There is something for everyone and we encourage parents to enjoy the many prospects offered as a way of becoming involved with your child’s school. The school strives to provide something to fit everyone’s schedule, and each of our committee chairs will happily coordinate with you so that you can volunteer for your school.

 

Standing Committees

  • HOMEROOM PARENT: assist teacher with class parties, field trips, etc.
  • TEACHER APPRECIATION: provide monthly meals and gift baskets for teachers, organize Christmas lunch and other events for teachers and staff
  • SUNSHINE:  Providing meals for families in need
  • PLAYGROUND: Assist teachers in supervising children during recess
  • LIBRARY: Assist with book fairs as needed
  • CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION: Maintain potted plants and assist with seasonal planting
  • FAMILY MENTORS: Welcome new families to the school and provide them with updates and information throughout the year as necessary
  • YEARBOOK: Assist with creating the yearbook

Yearly Events

  • SAINT JOE’S CLOTHES – USED UNIFORM SALE
  • GRANDPARENTS DAY
  • FALL FESTIVAL
  • DIVINE AUCTION:
  • SAINT JOSEPH FEAST DAY
  • SAINT PATRICK’S DAY PARADE
  • DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE
  • MOTHER-SON BASEBALL
  • BACK TO SCHOOL BINGO
  • BBQ ON THE BLACKTOP

For almost 70 years, Saint Joseph Catholic School, located at 3700 Devine Street, has offered an
unparalleled educational experience to families in the Midlands. Serving children in grades K4
through 6, the school is dedicated to the spiritual development and academic excellence of our
community’s future leaders.

As a business that our school’s families, friends, and staff enthusiastically and loyally support, we
are reaching out to you today to share numerous exciting ways you can invest in our community’s
school and its mission.

Please take this opportunity to review the 2024 – 2025 Commitment Form for details on how to support Saint Joseph Catholic School through your donations and/or event sponsorship. There are many options and funding levels to consider.
If you’d like to contribute an amount or in a format not provided, please let us know. We welcome and are grateful for your contributions in any amount and will gladly work with you to ensure the best experience and outcome for you and your company.

If you have questions or need additional information, please reach out to Roxanne Ancheta,
Sponsorships Chair, at (843) 687-4299 or uscrox@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your support of our community’s school!

All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Saint Joseph Catholic School’s Federal Tax ID#: 57-0379950

Run with the SaintsSaint Joseph Catholic School created the Run with the Saints 5K in an effort to raise money for and awareness of our school, while also raising money for the Saint Vincent de Paul food pantry. Typically held in January, this beautiful run through the Shandon community around our school was a success at its first step. Hundreds of runners have taken to the start line to enjoy exercise and fellowship. With the fastest finishers even taking home some cash!

We have been honored to receive generous sponsorships from our community’s biggest supporters, helping to make this race a must-attend for even the city’s most elite runners. In its first year alone, the Run with the Saints was ranked as one of the top 20 races in South Carolina.

Sponsorship information for 2024 will be available soon.

 

Thank You to Our 2023 Sponsors!

CMI Spring Strategies
Carolina Pediatrics Goff Law Jack Oliver Terra
Dial Law Mcintosh PPA Wish Dream Travel
Fogle & Sons JT's Automotive Group Mad Platter
Would you like to honor a special child or grandchild while supporting his or her
school library at the same time? If so, you’ll want to participate in the SJCS
Library Birthday Book Program.

Here’s How it Works

For$20 your child/grandchild will select a book from our collection of new books
during his/her birthday month. A book plate (sticker) will be placed in the book
and he/she will be the first to check out the book. Once the book is returned, this
special book becomes part of our library collection for all students to enjoy for
years to come!

Birthday Book Participation Form

 We are extremely grateful for all who choose to support our mission by making St. Joseph Catholic School a charitable priority.  Your contribution supports our mission of “Inspiring Minds, Building Character, and Living Faith.”  Levels of giving are provided below.  Your generous support will assist with multiple opportunities throughout the school year, including:

  •  The Saints Fund: The Saints Fund supports the school’s operations and is applied to areas of greatest need, including program expansion, enhancing financial aid offerings, teacher salary increases, and improving facilities and technology.
  •  iGive Catholic:  Brings the Catholic community nationwide together to inspire and support generosity by providing year-round giving for Catholic organizations.
  •  Midlands Gives:  Brings the Midlands of SC community together to raise money and awareness for local nonprofits.

Levels of Giving:  All donations will be recognized in the St. Joseph Catholic School Annual Report.

 

Saint Joseph

$10,000+

Saint Mary

$5,000 – $9,999

Saint Francis of Assisi $2,500 – $4,999 Saint Paul the Apostle

$1,000 – $2,499

Saint Catherine of Sienna $500 – $999 Saint Bernadette

$250 – $499

Saints of Fatima

$100 – $249

Saint Christopher

$1 – $99

 

After you have determined your level of giving, please click the “Donate Now” button to provide your credit card information.

If you have questions or need additional information, please reach out to Roxanne Ancheta, Sponsorships Chair, at (843) 687-4299 or uscrox@gmail.com.

Thank you in advance for your support of our community’s school!

All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Saint Joseph Catholic School’s Federal Tax ID#: 57-0379950

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