Be the Champion
Inspired by our founders, Mission Champions are a community of heart-led changemakers choosing to transform students’ lives through the gift of a Catholic school education.
Be the Champion
Inspired by our founders, Mission Champions are a community of heart-led changemakers choosing to transform students’ lives through the gift of a Catholic school education.
Inspired by Our Founders
When Independence Mission Schools began, the founders took the word “mission” intentionally. We were founded to offer families of all faiths and income levels the opportunity for their children to learn in a nurturing environment and grow in a culture of love, setting them on the path to a promising future.
In establishing IMS, our founders demonstrated characteristics of champions. They had…
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Vision with lasting impact
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Commitment to purpose
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Service in support of the mission
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Leadership that inspired others to join the cause
Today, that mission is carried forward by a remarkable group of people we call Mission Champions. These are our donors, board members, and friends whose steadfast commitment fuels student success—and whose belief in our students makes them true champions of our mission.
Questions?
Contact Meghan Vassallo
Director, Mission Champions Program
609-502-9340 mvassallo@imsphila.org
Your support can make our schools affordable for all!
Closing the Gap
Educating a child at an IMS school costs approximately $9,500 each year, and our families contribute an average of $1,800 in tuition. Tax credits cover nearly 50% of the budget, and other sources of revenue provide 5%. Even with these important sources of support, there remains a $2,500 gap that must be closed.
Enter Mission Champions.
With your support, we can fill the unmet need, making our schools affordable for all.
“We are so happy to have joined the Mission Champion program. We had the great pleasure of meeting Ava, our Mission Champion student. We look forward to watching Ava develop her God-given gifts in an environment that will help her achieve, within its walls and beyond. St. Rose has so many amazing students, and this is one of the most rewarding ways we have found to contribute to their success.”
Sabrina and Justin Reliford
Mission Champions Donors
Giving Opportunities
As a Mission Champion, your gift directly supports our core purpose: providing families of all income levels access to a transformative Catholic school education.
- $2,500 supports one student
- $5,000 supports two students
- $10,000 supports four students
- $25,000 supports an entire classroom
“The new Mission Champions program at St. Helena-Incarnation is a great way for donors to engage with the school community. Our students enjoy the connection and the financial support goes a long way to making the IMS education more accessible.”
Dr. Nick Huck
Principal, St. Helena-Incarnation Catholic School
Become a Mission Champion
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