The Heart of Giving - House Challenge is Sacred Heart’s first annual Giving Day House Challenge. It is an exciting, community-driven event where participants from the 8 different Sacred Heart houses will compete and raise funds for the Greatest Needs Fund. The event encourages friendly competition, engagement, and contributions from the Sacred Heart School of Montreal community, all while supporting our mission and students.

Giving Day is a 24-hour celebration of The Sacred Heart School of Montreal that highlights our culture of giving. It provides an opportunity for members of the Sacred Heart community to support the school, our mission, and our students. This dedicated effort profoundly impacts the lives of our students, faculty, and the wider community. The Heart of Giving - House Challenge takes place during this special event, amplifying the impact of your donations!

Giving Day is a 24-hour celebration that officially begins on May 21st at 12 AM and ends exactly 24 hours later. If you wish to donate towards Giving Day once the 24-hours is over, simply contact Julie Timmins Dalfen at [email protected].

The funds raised through The Heart of Giving - House Challenge will go directly to Sacred Heart’s Greatest Needs Fund. This fund supports essential areas such as bursaries, enrichment programs, and architectural or structural improvements. All of these efforts contribute to the same goal: creating the best possible environment for our students all the while ensuring academic excellence. Your donation helps ensure that Sacred Heart remains a place where young women can thrive and become well-rounded, confident leaders on their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves.

Anyone in the Sacred Heart School of Montreal community can participate! Whether you're a current student, parent, alum, faculty, or supporter, you can join a house and raise funds for this meaningful cause. NO HOUSE, no problem!

Every donation counts as a point for your house. 1 donation = 1 point.

Yes! You can make a donation before the official start date, and your gift will still count towards your house's total points. To donate before May 21st 12 AM, simply contact Julie Timmins Dalfen at [email protected].

Thank you for your support! Gifts made earlier in the year that were not part of the Giving Day event will not be counted in The Heart of Giving Challenge. However, we welcome any additional contributions made during the Giving Day window to help us reach our goal and support the challenge.

As this is our first year having The Heart of Giving - House Challenge, your contribution on Giving Day is incredibly meaningful. It allows us to see the power of our Sacred Heart community and the collective impact we can make together. Your donation provides immediate support for current students and helps ensure future generations can access a Sacred Heart education. Every contribution is vital in showing the strength of our community’s dedication to supporting the school’s mission. Your support truly helps lay the foundation for future Giving Days and strengthens our culture of giving.

Great news! There is no minimum amount you can donate - every penny counts. Yes, all donations made during The Heart of Giving - House Challenge are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Donations over $20 are eligible for a charitable tax receipt, which you will receive via email once your contribution is processed.

You can contribute to the challenge through the donation form or a cheque payable to the City House Foundation and mail to: 3635 Atwater Ave, Montreal, QC, H3H 1Y4 or drop off at Sacred Heart, to the attention of Julie Timmins Dalfen. We aim to make giving as easy as possible, so you can choose the method that works best for you.