Ways to Give

FAITH AND GENEROSITY

“MOVED BY HOPE: SEE, I AM MAKING ALL THINGS NEW.”

– (REVELATION 21:5)−SALESIAN STRENNA 2021

“Strenna” is an Italian word which means gift, a small and cherished gift which was used by Don Bosco to help direct and teach those in Salesian parishes, schools, and playgrounds.

“We Don Bosco Salesian family, we Christians, we men and women have been made by God to be a mirror of his good works, a ray of hope which brings us back to the great hope that is God. So let us try to reflect God’s love, let us reflect that might that makes all things new. We must be the hand that helps to change values and visions. Let us transform individualism into fellowship, solidarity.” – Fr. Angel Fernandez Artime, SDB, Rector Major of the Salesians

SUPPORTNG THE TECH

With safer-at-home orders in place as important regular fundraisers approached, Bosco Tech acted accordingly, and supporters of the school responded positively and generously. • A socially distanced Bosco Tech Golf Classic featured coordinated tee-offs timed at safe intervals, an on-the-course boxed lunch, and golfers wearing face masks. Happy for the opportunity to break the confines of home for fresh air and open space, tee times sold out early and golfers contributed more than ever; event proceeds increased by 95 percent from 2019. • Bosco Tech’s annual Black & Gold Gala became a virtual 'ungala' event, allowing the inclusion of

‘attendees’ from as far away as the east coast.

Pre-recorded videos, pieced together by noted photographer Pablo Aguilar (DR ‘88) made for an entertaining and easy-to-view at-home event.

The honorees, Mr. Bob Currie (EL ‘64) and Edison

International, were spotlighted, the symphonic band performed virtually and parents and students gave testimonials. Gala proceeds surpassed all expectations, growing by 39 percent over the previous year. • Looking for an alternative to congregating indoors,

Bosco Tech began offering drive-up Bingo. Players logged onto an app and honked their horns when they won. As health restrictions lifted, a hybrid program was introduced. Proceeds from the hugely popular weekly gathering are on track to far surpass those of last year, possibly doubling normal revenue. • Responding to the on-going need for support through the school’s Tech Fund, which provides pivotal operating funds, Bosco Tech’s supporters gave generously toward the day-to-day demands of educating young men while keeping tuition costs reasonable for struggling families. “Bosco Tech’s advocates and donors really are a remarkable group,” said Philip Consuegra, Bosco Tech Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives. “They saw that this was a highly unusual year for non-profit fundraising and how great the need was during this time, and responded most generously. That level of dedication is incredibly appreciated!”

Juniors took their PSAT exams in a safe, socially distanced way. (Below) In April, students returned to campus in a hybrid learning model. (Right)

Welcome back! It was great to see our students back on campus! (Left) Instructors refined their technology skills while teaching in person and via distance learning. (Above)