Community Rising

With graduation approaching on May 14th, the class of 2022 will be marking the completion of their degree and years of hard work coming to fruition. This celebration would not be possible without the support from the entire SJC community. Through generous donations, our community has ensured that all our students could continue to learn and graduate on time, even as their financial situations were disrupted by COVID-19. The importance of this commitment cannot be overstated and has provided opportunities for growth and exploration.

Make a gift to the College today in honor of our graduates and to ensure that students can continue to learn at an institution that is focused on student success. Your gift will make it possible for today’s students to stay enrolled and engaged with the transformative community at Saint Joseph’s College.

This year on Giving Day, you can help Mercy values go even further. Over the past few days, the College has recognized our opportunity to support our community, while also serving the greatest need abroad. Right now that greatest need is in Ukraine.

Every gift made on Giving Day, this Friday March 18, will impact two worthy causes. Half will go to our unrestricted Community Rising effort to help our Monks achieve success in the classroom, on the field, and on the job. Half will go to Partners in World Health to bring much needed medical supplies to the people of Ukraine.

Our goal on Giving Day is based on participation - this year we’re looking to reach 850 donors. Your gift, no matter the size, will make an impact. Follow our progress throughout the day online at givingday.sjcme.edu and on social media.

Please help spread the word and give what you can. This is your chance to help the Saint Joe’s community rise, while providing mercy to devastated communities across Ukraine. Putting our shared values to work, your support can grow and sustain community, right here and where it’s needed most.

Join us to support Community Rising at SJC and make a gift to Giving Day! With a goal of 850 donors, we need you. Make a gift of any size on or before March 18th and help show the power of Saint Joseph’s College. Join in the fun and give today at givingday.sjcme.edu.

This March join us for our Community Rising Showcase Sessions – one-hour Zoom calls designed especially for the greater Saint Joseph’s community to see the new and transformative initiatives that are benefiting students right now! Thanks to so many of you who are supporting Community Rising, this year has been a meaningful one for our students. Join us to hear just how much your involvement and gifts have impacted both current students and the bright future of SJC.

Register here today for one or all sessions to see our beautiful campus and hear exciting news and updates from President Jim Dlugos and other members of the SJC Community. Registration for each session is required.

The Start of Something New.

This January, join the Sustainer Program and make a recurring monthly gift. Throughout the year you’ll be making a difference, and as a thank you you’ll receive a one-of-a-kind SJC “From the Shores of Lake Sebago” water bottle to proudly show your Monk spirit! This sustainable mug is only available to our Sustainers.

As the College approaches the halfway mark of our Community Rising campaign - our community needs you. When you give to Community Rising at Saint Joseph’s College you will help us usher in a stronger tomorrow. As we approach year end we hope you will join us as we rise!

Ways to Rise

• Give by Credit Card online at sjcme.edu/donate before 11:59 p.m. (EST) on December 31, 2021.
• Give by Check mailed to Advancement Office, Saint Joseph’s College, 278 Whites Bridge Road, Standish, ME 04084. Checks must be postmarked no later than December 31, 2021; this is recognized as the date of the gift for tax purposes.
• Give by Stock. Contact us at [email protected] or 207-893-7890. To count for 2021, stocks must arrive in the College’s brokerage account by December 31.
• Give through a Donor Advised Fund. Recommend SJC for a distribution from your fund today!
• Give through a Planned Gift. From small bequests to large estate giving, your gift will strengthen SJC for future students. Visit sjcme.edu/planned-giving to learn more.

Questions? Contact us at 207-893-7890 or [email protected] and help the community of SJC rise!

Join us as we rise today on Giving Tuesday, a global day of philanthropy! From life-changing scholarships to impactful learning experiences; our students make up a vibrant community ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Can they count on you? Come together and invest in a stronger tomorrow for the College, its students, and its graduates.