The Revised Goal:
$4,000,000
Total Pledges as of November 30, 2021
$3,922,361
THE GOAL OF THE CAMPAIGN IS THREEFOLD:
WHERE ARE WE NOW? As of November 30, 2021, we have collected $ 3,361,305 in pledge payments and $14,425 in direct payments to St. Max for the TWG campaign. That is a total of $3,375,730. In April 2021 the St. Max Finance Council approved a donation of $100,000 toward the campaign from church funds, bringing total payments to $3,475,730.
WHERE IS THIS MONEY NOW? $ 1,395,105 was used to fulfill our obligation to the archdiocesan campaign. $ 468,254 paid off our parish debt. $ 1,336,701 resides in our campaign accounts (includes $25,709 interest). $ 4,000 was paid to obtain boring samples. $ 194,125 went to design and architectural/engineering fees. $103,155 is due to be received from the Catholic Community Foundation.
WHERE ARE WE GOING FROM HERE?
While our hope is to be able to generate enough additional pledges to fully fund this project, we also recognize the challenge of doing so. If we aim for completing just the new entrance and the shell of the expansion, the estimated total cost would be around $2,226,250.
Regardless, we recognize with gratitude that a dedicated group of very generous parishioners continues to make their pledges and support the campaign. We also recognize the need for increased support from everyone in the parish. Please keep in mind that in order to break ground, we must have in hand 75% of the budget and the remaining 25% in pledges to complete the expansion.
TOGETHER WE GROW MATCH SUCCESSFUL!
Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our parishioners we have met the $218,200 matching grant. This brings us closer to meeting our goal of breaking ground. But we still need your help. Please consider making a pledge or one-time donation. Thank you for your support!
TO MAKE A PLEDGE TODAY:
Click here to make a pledge today. If you have questions please contact TWG@saint-max.org. Please keep in mind that all monies donated to Together We Grow will go directly to St. Max. There will not be any assessment charged to St. Max by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on these donated funds.
PROJECT UPDATES: The project has been sent out to bid as of July 2021. The TWG Steering Committee has been meeting regularly with architects from Ruetschle Architects, Inc., as we work out the details and features of the expansion.
PSI Intertek obtained soil boring samples on September 25, 2019. These samples will be used to inform the type of foundation for the building expansion.
As of September 18, 2019, in response to our request for a reduction in our obligation to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati’s One Faith, One Hope, One Love campaign, the archdiocese waived the remaining $320,895 that was owed. St. Maximilian Kolbe parish has consequently fulfilled its obligation to the archdiocese!
Together We Grow, combined with the archdiocesan One Faith, One Hope, One Love campaign, addresses our current and future needs while simultaneously supporting our archdiocese. We look towards our future with hope as our St. Max family continues to grow.
Any money raised beyond our $3,500,000 goal will be set aside for potential future expansions of the kitchen and meeting rooms in the Family Life Complex.
The addition of a day chapel was determined not to be a significant want or need. A large multi-purpose room will go in the space allocated for the chapel.
WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED SO FAR (Revised June 30, 2021):
✓ 3,755,181 of pledges made to meet the revised campaign goal of $4,000,000. ✓ As of February 2018, the parish debt of $468,254 was completely paid off. ✓ $1,395,105 has been paid to the archdiocesan One Faith, One Hope, One Love campaign. ✓ As of September 18, 2019, the archdiocese waived the remaining $320,895 that was owed. St. Maximilian Kolbe parish has fulfilled its obligation to the archdiocese! ✓ In April 2021 Finance Council approved a donation of $100,000 from church funds to the project.
✓ 3,755,181 of pledges made to meet the revised campaign goal of $4,000,000.
✓ As of February 2018, the parish debt of $468,254 was completely paid off.
✓ $1,395,105 has been paid to the archdiocesan One Faith, One Hope, One Love campaign.
✓ As of September 18, 2019, the archdiocese waived the remaining $320,895 that was owed. St. Maximilian Kolbe parish has fulfilled its obligation to the archdiocese!
✓ In April 2021 Finance Council approved a donation of $100,000 from church funds to the project.
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