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CJA STORIES

KINDNESS GIVING

TUESDAY

n December 1, 2020, Cor Jesu Academy participated in
Giving Tuesday – a global day of giving that promotes
philanthropy during the holiday season. With 47% of
O our current students receiving financial aid, we chose to
direct donations made that day to our Annual Fund, CJA’s primary
source of financial assistance. The Annual Fund also provides CJA
the flexibility to respond to unanticipated needs and challenges,
as well as develop and maintain unique student opportunities.

Our students were learning virtually why they love being Chargers and
on December 1, so they kicked off the encouraging others to help them
fundraising efforts the week before #ChargeOn by making a gift to CJA.
with a collection of their own, raising It was a beautiful community effort,
$1,000! With $1,000 secured, we were and we are proud to report that, together,
grateful to then begin Giving Tuesday we raised $241,508. In a year of such
with a $110,000 matching challenge. uncertainty, we are overwhelmed by
Many people in our community the continued generosity and support
participated, donated and helped us of our Cor Jesu community. Thank you
spread the word on social media. Our for helping our students continue to
students even participated from home #ChargeOn through the halls of Cor Jesu!
by creating Instagram posts sharing

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