Did you know that March is Women’s History Month?

Did you also know that around the world, each year on March 8th, people celebrate International Women’s Day?

In honor of those two events, we have planned something special….

March Madness Mission Collection for girls' empowerment and education!

NEXT week, we begin our annual March Madness for Mission Collection. This monetary donation collection takes place during Wednesday Programming and focuses on global causes. Mission Collection is a formative opportunity for our students to become more aware of a global issue and realize their ability to make an impact. This year, we are focusing on supporting the following agencies:

As a goal for our students, we suggest $5.00-$10.00 per student. One hundred percent of the money we collect will go directly to those in need across the globe. This is one small tangible way to teach students the power of collective giving and philanthropy.

One “fun” aspect of Mission Collection is this annual competition among all of the Merici Times to see who can raise the most money over the course of the month. If you would be willing to join in on the fun and support our collections, here are some suggestions:

• Offer to pay your daughter a larger-than-usual amount for a task around the house if she donates it to missions
• Offer to match whatever she is giving—challenge her to be extra generous for this upcoming collection!
• Offer a matching grant for the Merici Time class (you can set a limit)

This is one of the small ways we can return our many blessings while helping instill in our young women a sense of solidarity with those in need. Thank you for your support.