2026 Making A Difference

For those new to the Eastside Catholic School Community or as a first-time attendee to our STARS Gala, the "raise the paddle" moment at each year's auction asks guests and supporters to make a cash contribution to fund a significant need at the school. Gifts range from $100 to $100,000 and anywhere in between!

We call this "Making A Difference"

From the moment Eastside Catholic opened its doors, the Options Program has been more than an initiative… more than a classroom… more than a special service. It has been our declaration that every student—every learner—belongs.

The Options Program provides personalized academic and life-skills development for high school students with diagnosed intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Rooted in our Catholic mission and the spirit that makes Eastside Catholic unique, this year’s Making a Difference (MAD) initiative will support the Options Program.

Gifts to MAD 2026 will build the Options Program Endowment, creating lasting support for this vital work.
This effort is about more than raising funds.

It’s about shaping a more humane and inclusive future for every student who walks our halls.

Your support helps provide:
•    Access to Catholic education for diverse learners
•    Individualized instruction aligned with EC’s standard of excellence
•    Peer tutor experiences that build leadership and empathy
•    Meaningful inclusion across our school community
•    Resources that help every learner thrive

Most importantly, you are investing in the kind of world we want our children to inherit.

The ripple effect touches every student, strengthening the Eastside Catholic community through compassion and belonging.