Saturday, April 12, 2008

Put on your Ruby Slippers, click your heels three times while you repeat There's No Place Like HFCA and follow the Yellow Brick Road to the "Holy Family Catholic Academy Annual Gala!"

The 6th Annual HFCA Gala will be held at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg in Schaumburg, Illinois on April 12th, 2008. Take a trip over the rainbow with us and enjoy cocktails, an elegant dinner and exhilarating silent/live auctions.

Please join us as we come together for a worthy cause – our school. Each year, Holy Family Catholic Academy families, friends and local businesses generously donate goods, services and many other contributions toward the Gala, a significant fundraiser and social event for the entire HFCA community. The proceeds from this year’s event will provide tuition assistance to families in need, supply classrooms with academic materials and enhance the Academy’s technology resources.

We encourage you to participate, get inspired and be creative with your donation! Perhaps you would like to donate tickets to a sporting event or theatre show. Gift certificates to restaurants, spas or other services are also popular items. Perhaps you can share your particular talents. For example, you could volunteer to teach origami, give cooking lessons, or create a themed birthday party. Maybe you've realized that you will not be able to use your time-share this year. Why not donate it and enjoy the tax deduction? Do you own a second home near the beach or a ski resort? Donating a week would be a fabulous idea. Are you traveling over Christmas or spring break? Do you have family in another country? Why not do some shopping abroad and pick up gift items for the auction. No donation is too small. The possibilities are endless!

We offer various levels of sponsorship and the opportunity to place an advertisement or family message in the gala program.  Our 2008 Gala Lead Sponsor, Wealth Management Group, LLC (owners are HFCA Parents Craig & Leslie Bolanos). We are now accepting contributions for all other levels.  Forms are available at the school office or contact us to have them sent directly to you.  Please return the forms to the school office as soon as possible.

Your attendance at the 6th Annual HFCA Gala is vital as well. So come and celebrate a night out with friends and participate in our biggest fundraiser for the year!

If you would like to find out about sponsorship or advertising opportunities, please e-mail us at hfcagala@holyfamilyparish.org or call the HFCA School Office at (847) 907-3452.