For over 90 years, St. Benedict Catholic School in the Throggs Neck neighborhood of the Bronx has been a cornerstone in the community, providing a sound education reinforced with faith-based instruction and service opportunities to mold students into successful and dedicated members of society.
** To see our history in the form of photos. Please visit our photo database.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1hcgCxaZFFvF9o71OD5j6gGJ9PPJfQBt4?usp=sharing ** (All pictures were not used on the Giving Zone website.)
If you are interested in donating to our online fundraiser to renovate our school building, there are two ways to donate:
1) Write a check or bring cash/check to:
Saint Benedict School
1016 Edison Ave
Bronx NY 10465
(In Memo be sure to include: Restricted - Alumni Project Donation)
This option will make 100% of the donation go to our school. Be sure to send in form with requested information with your check/cash.
2) Pay on this website using a credit card. There is about 8-10% of fees going to the website and credit card processing fees.
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Goal: As we march towards 100 years of existence, our goal is to fundraise to improve the following:
1- Replace Stage Curtains
2-Enhance School Yards
3- Alumni Scholarship Oppurtunities for Current Students
(*Projects completed depend on amount of money raised.*)
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Fundraising Benchmarks:
Class Benchmark:
Each graduation class to raise $5,000 gets a classroom dedicated in their name with a plaque to commemorate the generous donation from the class outside of the classroom.
Individual Benchmarks:
Along with class recognition, the following clubs, commemorating the three school colors, have been created as recognition for individual donations: (Each individual’s name will be listed with their full name in the main hallway of the school. If you are a graduate, your graduation year will also be included.)
Navy Club
$500+ Donation
Gray Club
$250 Donation
White Club
$100 Donation
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How to Help Achieve Our Goal:
-Please spread the word to others who graduated or were involved in the school in some way.
-If you know a business looking to make a donation, please let them know about our project.
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Please spread the word and help us reach our goal as we march towards 100 years as a school!
*Fundraiser ends on June 18th to prepare for work being done over the summer.*
Questions? Contact: sbsalumni@stbenedictsschool.com