CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE
MEMBERS
CCS is grateful to the following Campaign Committee
members who will lead us to achieve
our fundraising goal:
Brent Miedema
Wes DeGier
Linda Dzelme
Derek Frank
Andrew Johnson
Mel Melehes
Jim Ross
Andrew Service
Charles Vandermeulen
CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Cambridge Christian School is an independent Christian
day school that seeks to provide high quality, faith- Growing in Faith - Rooted in Christ
based education to families in the Cambridge region.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Our on-going mission is to provide excellence in
academics, Christian conduct, knowledge of God, service
to God and the development of mature Christian youth. “So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord,
In short, Cambridge Christian School is interested in the
continue to live in Him, rooted and built up in Him,
development of mind, body and soul.
strengthened in the faith as you were taught,
Cambridge Christian School operates under the belief
that each child is unique and needs to be nurtured and overflowing with thankfulness.”
spiritually, emotionally, intellectually, socially, physically
and vocationally with homes, local churches and Colossians 2:6-7
school working in partnership.
For more than 40 years, CAMBRIDGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL The CCS Capital Campaign is under way...
Cambridge Christian School has been educating 229 Myers Road, Cambridge, ON N1R 7H3 Cambridge Christian School is pleased to announce it
Phone: (519) 623-2261 • Fax: (519) 623-4042 has embarked on the Growing in Faith - Rooted in Christ
and making a difference in the lives of the many Email: cc2@bellnet.ca capital campaign to raise funds for expansion of the
students that have attended the school. www.cambridgechristianschool.com existing school facilities.
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE VISION OUR CAMPAIGN GOALS
FOR FACILITY EXPANSION PLANS During the campaign period, our goal is to raise a
minimum of $1.5 million in cash and pledges.
Funds raised will be directed as follows:
• $1.2 million to provide expanded school facilities
• $200,000 to pay down current debt, and
• $100,000 for campaign related costs
EVERY GIFT
Every gift will bring us one step closer to a future
that holds a vision for providing for the spiritual,
social, emotional, intellectual and physical needs of
our students.
Born out of our 40th year milestone celebrations last The plan includes renovations to 4,962 sq. ft. and an
Student learning will be greatly enhanced by the
year, this expansion plan will further the mission of CCS addition of 8,621 sq. ft. to the existing facilities
improvements to our facilities. There will be room for
and provide expanded facilities to better serve our Key areas of the expansion project include: growth; and more students will have the opportunity
students, staff and volunteers. to learn in His name.
• A new JK classroom
It is expected that the fundraising campaign will help
• Larger Grade 7 & 8 classrooms
meet the renovation and construction costs. HOW CAN YOU HELP?
• Expanded washrooms with disability access • Volunteer your time
A campaign feasibility study was conducted in 2007,
and tested for a campaign in the range of $1.2 million. • Expanded library • Pledge your financial support
The study determined that there is significant financial • Multi-purpose rooms for music, drama, • Spread the word to your family, friends and
and volunteer support for the campaign, and it identified group learning activities and community use neighbours
the potential to raise funds in excess of $1.5 million.
• Gathering spaces for social and spiritual • Keep the campaign and volunteers in your prayers
development
• Space for volunteers to work with children
• Larger administrative area
• New staff and work rooms
• Expanded entrance and foyer area
• Computer/server room
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