Tag Archive: #fundraising

Celebrate 70 Fun Fact: Father O’Hara’s “Tough Love” Letter

A special fund drive for building the new church concluded just before the cornerstone laying. $10,000 (the equivalent of $108,786 today) was realized, but not before Father Harold O’Hara issued a “tough love” letter to parishioners asking them to step [read more...]

Celebrate 70! Fun Fact: Automobile Raffle Fundraisers

Automobile raffles were an important and successful fundraising tool in the earliest days of our parish. Booklets containing 12 raffle tickets of $1 each were distributed to parishioners who were expected to sell to family and friends. Money raised went [read more...]

Two OLW Supper Club Opportunities this Month!

There are not one, but TWO opportunities to support Our Lady of the Wayside school while also supporting local businesses. Tuesday, May 17 — from 3-9pm — bring your friends and family to Capannari Ice Cream in Mt. Prospect. 10% [read more...]

Thank You For Supporting OLW School Fundraisers!

OLW School appreciates the continued support from our parishioners who participate in the school’s fundraising events. Thanks to you, OLW School earned $2,800 through sales of Fannie May Candies this past month and over $2,000 collectively from FSA Supper Clubs. [read more...]

Shop With Scrip, Help Our School

New to OLW? See instructions below for registration and help! If you aren’t already, please consider using ShopWithScrip/RaiseRight to buy groceries. Groceries are a continuous budget item for every family that can earn our school thousands of dollars with an [read more...]

Opening Our Doors Campaign: Mission Accomplished!

MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! THANK YOU!! With extreme gratitude, Father Arthur and the parish staff announce that the “Opening Our Doors to the Future” fundraising campaign has achieved its goal! Thanks to the generosity of numerous parishioners, including insightful primary donors who [read more...]