RCSF 2022 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN

This year marks Rochester Christian School’s 105th anniversary. God has been faithful to the school as it continues to do a tremendous job of providing a vibrant environment combined with a high quality Christian education. Alongside the school, the RCS Foundation is now in its 27th year of support to RCS. Over these many years, the Foundation has grown to be a vital part of financial assistance to the school and now serves as a modern-day mechanism that carries on the tradition of the Christian community supporting RCS.

When you contribute to the Foundation, whether you make a general annual donation, a memorial gift, or designate to a scholarship fund, your dollars become part of the Foundation endowment fund. This fund earns income, which is donated to the school each year. Last school year alone, over $30,000 was distributed to the school from the Foundation endowment fund. 

Last year, public schools were largely required to implement some form of virtual learning. As a private school, RCS was able to develop a plan to offer full, 5 days a week, in-person learning as well as a virtual option. This school year, students are once again inside the building for in-person learning, 5 days a week. There are still COVID challenges. One example is that a reduction in class sizes is required to maintain social distancing in student work areas. The good news is that enrollment at RCS is up from last school year, and all classrooms are either at or near capacity. However, with the total number of allowed students being lower than pre-COVID, there are financial concerns for the school, given that it is supporting the same number of classrooms, but fewer students and less tuition income. This is just one of many examples of why your support is so vital.For over 100 years, God has been faithful to RCS. Alongside the school, the RCS Foundation is now in its 28th year of support to RCS. Over these many years, the Foundation has grown to be a vital part of financial assistance to the school and now serves as a modern-day mechanism that carries on the tradition of the Christian community supporting RCS.

Neighbors helping neighbors has been the cornerstone of how the school has operated since the beginning. It was important to the founders of the school that anyone who wanted their kids to be part of RCS could enroll. In the beginning, this approach was underwritten by families. Those who were able, contributed a little extra each week as they paid their tuition. Additionally, the congregations of supporting churches were helpful in making RCS viable. Over time, this approach fell short of making ends meet and the school looked to make up the difference through candy sales, auctions and other fundraising events. This worked for a while, but over time the burden of fundraising became overwhelming for the school staff. It was at this point the Foundation was born.

In order to continue to provide increasing support to the school, the Foundation raises funds through an Annual Campaign. The 2022 fundraising goal is $50,000. We need your help to get there. Our prayer is that you will contribute what you can to the RCS Foundation 2022 Annual Campaign. Your gift will help ensure that Christian education is available to families now and for generations to come. 

Please give today. Click the button below to donate online.

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You can also mail your donation to:

Rochester Christian School Foundation

260 Embury Road

Rochester, NY 14625

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Checks should be made payable to: ROCHESTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FOUNDATION

With Gratitude,

The RCS Foundation Board of Directors

Greg Chambery, President | Ronald Van Harken, Vice President | Linda Hovey, Treasurer

Tony LaPolla, Secretary | Gail Barbour, Finance Manager | Jeff Machiele, Financial Advisor 

Cindy Kearns, Communications Director

Thank you to Our 2022 Generous Campaign Donors
(As of September 26, 2022)

Ms. Jean Haines
Ms. Thea Hare
Mr. Bernard H. Huussen
Mr. & Mrs. Jan R. Huussen
Ms. Miriam Jacobs
Mr. & Mrs. David Klanderman
Dr. & Mrs. Kevin Klossner
Mr. James Leunk & Mary Steensma
Mr. & Mrs. Gerrit Lubberts
Mr. & Dr. Jeffrey Machiele
Ms. Ruth Machiele

Ms. Bernice McGovern
Hon. & Mrs. Stephen Miller
Ms. Suzanne Muench
Mr. & Mrs. Jan Nienhuis
Mr. Mark Noblett
Mr. Ryan Offringa
Ms. Jacqueline Porte
Mr. & Mrs. Carl Steensma
Mr. & Mrs. Brandon Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Zandstra

Thank you to Our 2021 Generous Campaign Donors
(As of December 31, 2021)