MAKE A DIFFERENCE 2025: Spaces for Connection, Expression, and Growth

Each year, the Make A Difference (Raise the Paddle) portion of our St. Monica School Auction focuses on a mission-driven project that directly benefits our students. This year, we're excited to announce that our fundraising will support a shared community priority: enhancing and upgrading our outdoor spaces on campus.

The results of our recent school survey made one thing clear--our students, families, and staff deeply value time outdoors, and they see a need for updated spaces that are more intentional, engaging and functional. We heard you--and we're ready to act.

This initiative is more than just beautifying our campus. It's about creating spaces where our students can connect, play, learn, and grow--today. These are improvements we can make now, offering immediate benefits for every age group while also laying the groundwork for future enhancements. 

Your support will fund a range of upgrades--from revitalized play areas to new recess equipment and gathering spaces--making our outdoor environment a place to enjoy, gather and grow for all students.

Why Now?

Time has flown--and while our students have grown, some of our spaces have not. This is our opportunity to show our kids: we see you, we hear you, and we're acting now. These outdoor enhancements will enrich students' daily experiencies by supporting their emotional and physical health as well as strengthening our sense of community. 

How you can help.

We invite every member of the St. Monica community to be part of this exciting transformation. Whether you donate online before the event or raise your paddle on auction night, your support truly makes a difference. Every gift brings us closer to a campus that reflects our values and goals. 

Let's build the spaces that inspire our kids--together, let's Make A Difference.

Ways to Donate:

One-time gift (donation form below)

Raise your paddle (or a friend’s) at this year’s Holy Hoedown

Sponsor a specific outdoor space.  Please reach out to Haley Hankins (hhankins@stmonicasea.org) for additional information.

Thank you for your partnership in supporting St. Monica Catholic School!