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​St. Columba Catholic School is committed to providing students with a quality, yet affordable education. We are able to do this through the help and support of our generous contributors. 

We thank you for your generous donation. 
Annual Fund
​The Annual Fund bridges the gap between the average cost to educate a child and the average tuition. 

Day of Giving: Each school year St. Columba Catholic School initiates a giving campaign.100% of your annual appeal donation goes to helping the school offset the tuition costs our school families incur. Thank you for your donation, big or small. We are grateful for your kindness.Our 2021 Day of Giving to Catholic Schools is complete! This second annual event was a huge success and we raised much more than our $75,000 dollar goal. 

This is just one example of the strength Catholic schools hold when we work together to promote the faith-filled and academically excellent education we all have at the core of our shared mission.

St. Columba Catholic School is committed to providing students with a quality, yet affordable education. We are able to do this through the help and support of our generous contributors.
 
Besides the options listed above, there are a variety of ways that your gift can make a positive impact for St. Columba students. Gifts by cash, check and credit card allow St. Columba to address its needs immediately. All contributions are tax deductible. Click below to donate now. The school's fiscal year ends on June 30. All gifts received by that date will be acknowledge in that year's Annual Report.
 
In-Kind Gifts
Items for special events, services, and equipment are always welcome and appreciated. In-kind gifts are recognized in the school's annual report. For more details, please contact Heidi Martinez at 970-247-5527 or email office@stcolumbaschooldurango.org
 
Matching Gifts
Many companies and/or foundations will match the value of a charitable gift made by employees, spouses, board members, and retirees. Please check with your employer for more information and necessary forms needed to match your donation to BFC.

Bequests/Life Insurance
Requests can be made through your will and may include a specific dollar amount or percentage of your estate. You also can name St. Columba School as the beneficiary to either all or a portion of an insurance policy.

Online Giving
This is a quick and convenient way to show your support for the students at St. Columba Catholic School. Consider donating towards our Annual Fund, our Adopt a Student, or you may also specify where you would like your funding to be allocated. Click the Donate Button at the bottom of this page to give now. Click here to donate now.

Grants/Scholarships
Several grant and scholarship programs are designed to help children attend St. Columba that might not have otherwise have the resources to do so. Contributions can be made to the Adopt a Student Fund or you can allocate how you would like your donation to be utilized. 

Fundraising Events 
​St. Columba hosts a select number of fundraisers each year to help bridge the gap between tuition and actual cost of a student's education. 

Every child will be given the opportunity to receive a St. Columba education.  No child will be turned away because of financial needs, and in turn, every family has the obligation to support the needs of St. Columba to the best of their ability. Our fundraisers are a fun and uniting aspect of our loving school family.

There are several ways to help the school with everyday routines. Here are some additional ways that money can be generated for St. Columba.
 
AmazonSmile
If you shop regularly on Amazon, consider signing up for an AmazonSmile account. There is no cost for you and it is very easy to set up. Visit AmazonSmile at https://smile.amazon.com to create an account and select "St. Columba School" as your charitable organization. Then start shopping and make sure to bookmark the AmazonSmile website for future purchases. The AmazonSmile foundation donates 0.5% of the price from eligible purchases.
 
City Market Rewards
The CityMarket Community Rewards Program was designed to make fundraising easy by using your City Market card. An account can be created online. How do I sign up?
Go to www.citymarketcommunityrewards.com or call 1-800-847-0683
Sign In or Create an Account to Enroll 
Click on Edit Community Rewards
Choose St. Columba School (OrganizatIon #TR605)
Shop & Swipe Your Card to earn money for St. Columba School!!!
 
Box Tops for Education 
Thank you to all of our families that have diligently clipped, saved, and sent in your Box Tops for Education month after month for the past several years. We are truly grateful for your efforts. For those of you who are new to the program, here is how it works.

1) BUY quality products from more than 250 Box Tops for Education brands including:

 General Mills Ziploc® Annie’s® Hamburger Helper™
 Kleenex® Betty Crocker™ Hefty® Reynolds®  
Green Giant™ Lysol® Yoplait® Mott's® 
Nestlé® Paper Mate® Nature Valley™

Visit www.btfe.com for a complete list of participating brands and to learn more about how you can help our school.

2) ASK neighbors and family members to save Box Tops for your student with Ziploc baggies & flyers provided. Visit your neighbors monthly on agreed upon date every month to collect and thank them.

3) CLIP and the Box Tops coupons and tape or glue (do not staple) them on the attached collection sheet. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO DISCARD EXPIRED OR DAMAGED BOX TOPS!

4) SEND completed sheets to your child’s teacher by Friday, May 17th.

5) EARN 10¢ for our school for each Box Top submitted. FOR EACH COMPLETED SHEET OF 25 BOX TOPS SUBMITTED, YOUR STUDENT WILL BE ENTERED IN A RAFFLE TO WIN COOL PRIZES!

6) DOWNLOAD the BOX TOPS BONUS APP (SEE REVERSE SIDE FOR DETAILS) if you shop at Walmart. You can earn $5.00 when you purchase 5 Box Top products and scan in your receipt!