Honoring Our Past. Celebrating Our Present. Investing in Our Future.
In 1902, Father Joseph P. Widman founded St. Mary’s High School with just 25 students and a vision of providing a Catholic education rooted in faith, academic excellence, and service. More than a century later, that vision continues to thrive at Sandusky Central Catholic School, thanks in large part to the extraordinary generosity of generations of alumni, families, parishioners, and friends.
Established to recognize and celebrate this tradition of giving, the 1902 Society honors individuals who believe deeply in the mission of Sandusky Central Catholic School and have made cumulative lifetime gifts of $5,000 or more. These generous benefactors play a vital role in sustaining and strengthening Catholic education, ensuring that future generations of Panthers have the opportunity to grow in faith, develop their talents, and reach their God-given potential.
Members are invited to two special gatherings each year:
Fall State of the School & Recognition Event: An evening of fellowship, appreciation, and celebration, featuring an update on the school's accomplishments, progress, and vision for the future, along with recognition of new members and those reaching new giving milestones.
Summer Social: A more relaxed gathering offering members the opportunity to reconnect with fellow supporters, enjoy fellowship, and strengthen the relationships that make the SCCS community so special.
Membership in the 1902 Society is both a recognition of remarkable generosity and a celebration of a shared belief in the enduring value of Catholic education.
From the first 25 students in 1902 to the generations of Panthers who have followed, the legacy of Sandusky Central Catholic School continues because of people who believe in its mission and invest in its future.
Ways to Give
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One-time gifts are the simplest and most common way to donate to Sandusky Central Catholic School. You can mail in a check or make a gift online by clicking here. One-time gifts can be made to any scholarship, program, or capital initiative.
If you make your donation by check, please address it to Sandusky Central Catholic School, 410 West Jefferson Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
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Automated monthly giving is an easy way for donors to offer support year-round. Revenue from recurring donations is important for SCCS because donations become predictable and help SCCS improve long-term planning and decision making.
You may set up a monthly gift online by clicking here or you can contact the Development Office at 419.627.9422 to help you arrange your gift.
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Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. If your company is eligible, the impact of your gift to the Panthers may be doubled or even tripled! Some companies even match gifts made by retirees and/or spouses.
To arrange for a matching gift, submit the request via your employer's online matching gift portal, or complete a hard copy form and mail it to SCCS, 410 West Jefferson Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
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In certain instances, it may be preferable from an estate, financial, and tax planning perspective to consider long-term gift planning as the best way to make a gift. This can be accomplished through trusts, annuities, and wills.
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Sandusky Central Catholic School hosts a number of exciting events that benefit the school.
The SCCS Auction takes place in The Den and includes dinner, drinks and hundreds of unique items available for bidding. Most items including vacations and experiences can be bid on online.
The Bishop Donnelly Golf Tournament benefits the Athletic Boosters and Education Foundation. This fun day of golf includes food, drinks and a great day at Plum Brook Country Club.
The CCAB Reverse Raffle is your chance to win $10,000. Only 300 tickets are sold to this event that takes place in the fall.
The SCCS Winter Gala takes place in December and is an evening of giving for special items and causes at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.