Every year around this time, we eagerly prepare for our cherished annual event, The Garden Party. This event has grown into a vital part of our fundraising efforts, helping to nurture the dreams of Cristo Rey Columbus students. This year, however, we will not hold the Garden Party.
Instead, we are honored to host the Cristo Rey Network Annual Meeting in spring 2025. This prestigious 4-day gathering will bring together professionals from all 40 Cristo Rey schools nationwide to share success stories, cultivate best practices, troubleshoot challenges, and inspire one another. Being chosen to host this event speaks volumes about our school’s impact and the strength of our community.
And yet, the need to support our students remains as pressing as ever. Proceeds from The Garden Party have always helped to provide our high quality, college-preparatory education to students and families who might otherwise lack access. Below you’ll find stories that illustrate how past support has helped our students grow and thrive.
This year, we invite you to sow seeds of opportunity in a different way. We hope you will consider supporting our students at a level that you might otherwise support the Garden Party.
$5,000 or above
Instead of being an Event Sponsor, become a Cougar Champion! Provide a full year of high-quality college-preparatory education for a deserving student.
$2,500
Instead of buying a Table for 10, allow us to implement an athletics program or club for our students to participate in, helping them round out their high school experience.
$1,000
Instead of buying seating for 4, help us provide real-life work experience to our students by transporting them to offices all around Columbus, allowing for in-person mentorship and development.
$500
Instead of buying tickets for 2, allow five students to attend a transformative college visit, providing them the opportunity to envision their successes and find the right fit for their future.
$250
Instead of buying a single ticket, help a student receive coordinated tutoring and other academic supports to allow them to reach our high standards.
$100
Instead of buying 10 raffle tickets, send two students on an overnight spiritual retreat to connect with themselves and their classmates more deeply.
Questions? Call or email our Advancement Team!
