DeSales Center Renovation
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In 2016, Holy Infant laid out a two-phase plan to prepare for our parish’s future. With 850 families at the time, the plan was to provide parish facilities that would adequately meet the existing and future needs of our parishioners. Phase 1 of the plan was to build a new worship space which was completed in 2021 and has no debt remaining associated with the facility. The construction included the new church, chapel, and columbarium.
Now with nearly 1200 families and growing, the need to proceed with Phase 2 of the campus improvement plan to renovate and upgrade the old worship space (now known as the DeSales Center) into a facility to enhance our education, meeting, and ministry fellowship spaces has never been more apparent.
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DeSales Center Project Scope
DeSales Center Renovations
- Engineers report identified several building systems needing replacement including: HVAC, lighting, roofing, ceilings, insulation and ADA restrooms.
- Reconfigure and renovated CGS rooms with new flooring and wall finish
- Reconfigure and renovate Fellowship Hall with new flooring, lighting, wall finish and new platform
- Expand and renovate restrooms to modern building codes
DeSales Center Upgrade Additions- Add 3 Flex Rooms to support growing needs or education and other ministries
- Double the kitchen size with all new cabinets, solid surface countertops, appliances, flooring and new cooking, food prep, clean-up and storage areas
- Add a Welcome Lobby with a left to move the stairs inside out of the weather
- Add unisex restrooms in the lobby
- Add a covered Arcade between the Lobby and the Church
Sitework and Administrative- Pave the gravel parking lot
- Professional fees
- Permits and Insurance
- Contingency
Total Campaign Goal: $3,000,000
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Ways to Give
The Suggested Gift Chart details pledges ranging from $3,000 to $300,000, payable over three years. That is as little as only one dollar and a half per day over 36 months.
This wide range of gift opportunities makes it possible for virtually every family to take part in the program. If every family registered at Holy Infant gives $3,000, we would easily make our goal.
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Consider These Ways to Give
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Stocks & Bonds
There are added advantages to giving stocks, bonds, and securities.
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IRA Gifts
People over 70 ½ years old may also be eligible to make a charitable gift from your IRA assets with no tax complications.
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Wills & Bequests
Providing for Holy Infant in your will can have significant federal and estate tax advantages. For additional information, please contact the parish office at (919) 544-7135.
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Matching Gifts
Many firms have matching gift programs to provide incentives for their employees to make charitable
donations. Please ask your Human Resources department for a matching gift form. Both current and
retired employees may be eligible.
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Tax-Deductible Gifts
All gifts are tax-deductible as provided by law. Receipts will be provided upon request.
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Pledge Installments
You will receive reminder notices in accordance with the payment method you select. Please make your checks payable to: Holy Infant We Remember You Campaign.
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Frequently Asked QuestionsQ. How can I get further information on the plans for the DeSales Center?A. The Holy infant website has a page dedicated to the DeSales Center project. It has all the current information and will be updated as additional news is available.Q. When will the work on the DeSales Center begin?A. The plan is to contract with Architect for design and build in June 2025 with the actual construction to begin in March 2026.Q. What will happen if we go over our goal?A. All gifts collected after we exceed our goal will be put towards the maintenance and upkeep of our facilities.Q. Can I make my pledge online?A. Yes, we have set up a page on our website where you may make your pledge.Q. Why should I make a pledge?A. Most people take advantage of time-payments for major purchases. A pledge to the parish Capital Campaign is a “time-payment plan” that makes it possible for you to meet your parish obligations without undue hardship. Pledges enable you to consider a more significant contribution to the campaign rather than a one-time gift.Q. Is my pledge over and above my Sunday Offering?A. Yes. We can only reach our goal with a little extra sacrifice. We cannot reach our goal if we reduce our weekly offerings in order to make a pledge to the Capital Campaign. The parish will continue to have normal operating expenses during the pledge period.Q. Who will be asked to support the Campaign?A. Every parish family will be invited to be a part of this effort. It is our hope that every parish family will make a sacrificial gift for this major effort according to his or her financial ability. We hope everyone will play a conscientious role in renewing the future of the parish.Q. What happens if I cannot fulfill my pledge?A. Pledges are made in good faith and accepted as such. If hardship or illness prevents you from fulfilling your pledge, let the parish know, and other arrangements will be made.Q. What if I would like to give stocks, real estate or some other kind of gift?A. There are several ways to support our campaign, please see the ways to give section on the next pages of this brochure or call the parish office.
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