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Harvest DriveBased on observations and input from parents, faculty, staff, students and patrons, several changes have been made to improve, simplify and streamline Harvest Drive. Please review the following preliminary information. More details will be forthcoming. The Fall Harvest Drive was initiated in 1968 in an effort to raise funds for Providence, which was facing a serious financial crisis. To prevent Providence from closing its doors, the school held a car raffle and carnival that generated $15,000 the first year and $32,000 the following year. Encouraged by the results of this fund-raising effort, the Joliet Diocese decided to keep the doors open. Since then, the Fall Harvest Drive has become an annual mandatory fundraising event that involves the participation of the entire Providence Catholic community. The income generated through Harvest Drive is vital to the financial stability of the school. Thanks to the support from the local community and area businesses, Providence is able to keep tuition increases at a minimum and still provide an outstanding college preparatory education to its students. Students raised more than $410,000 this past year! This year, each PCHS student is required to raise a minimum of $330, while families with two or more students at Providence are required to raise a minimum of $480. Students may reach their fundraising obligation by selling $10 raffle tickets and/or online advertising. Each student/family will be mailed an orientation guide and booklet of raffle tickets equal to their obligation (ie. 33 tickets per individual student or 48 tickets per family). This will be mailed 1st Class by August 24 and should be received by August 31. The following forms require Adobe Reader.
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Coming Soon! New this year, businesses/individuals may purchase an advertisement listing that will be featured in a directory on the PCHS website. Platinum Level Ad - $500.00
Gold Level Ad - $300.00
Bronze Level Ad - $100.00
Raffle Ticket Prize Drawing Raffle tickets will be sold at $10 per ticket. Winning tickets will be drawn on Friday, September 21 at approximately 1 pm. Winner need not be present. Greater prize amounts!
* Prizes increased $2,700 from previous year.
Individual Student Prize Incentives NEW!
Family Prize Incentives NEW!
Charlie Celtic Student Raffle NEW! $100 cash prizes will be awarded to six lucky students. To qualify for Charlie Celtic Raffle #1, students must bring in at least $100 by 9/12 (3 winners will be drawn on Fri. 9/14). To qualify for Charlie Celtic Raffle #2, students must exceed their quota by a minimum of $120 by 9/19 (3 winners will be drawn on Fri. 9/21). Additional Student Prize Incentives NEW! Great prizes are available for students who surpass their fund-raising obligation by at least $120 (minimum $450 for individual students or $600 for families). Eligible students will be entitled to claim a gift card or tuition credit. Prize selection forms will be distributed on Monday, October 29. Late Money Tuition Charge Harvest Drive 2011 concluded with the Olympics and Grand Prize raffle drawing on Friday, September 23, 2011. Thank you to all faculty, staff students and most of all patrons for helping to make this another successful drive! As of November 1, PCHS raised more than $410,000 exceeding the $370,000 goal and earning the school two FREE days! Below is a list of the final homeroom and student standings based on money received by 9 am on Wednesday, September 21, 2011.
2011 Student Winners with the Highest Sales Percentage Return (click on above link) Congratulations to the following winners of the Harvest Drive Raffle drawing.
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