VCA Giving Guide

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VALOR

Kingdom-Minded Giving

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Tyler Groaves

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WE ARE VALOR

Valor Christian Academy, located in Alpharetta, GA, is a school that centers around Jesus, serving students from Preschool to 12th grade The academy is dedicated to promoting learning and leadership through a variety of teaching methods Currently, we offer a selection of educational programs to educate, strengthen, and equip the whole student: Preschool, Full-time (K-8th), Hybrid (K-8th), High School, Valor Virtual (Virtual School), and Anchor (Homeschool)

MISSION VISION

To partner with parents in a Jesus-centered community to educate, strengthen, and equip the whole child.

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CORE VALUES

RELATIONAL

TrustworthyRelationship

TrustGodFirst;ChoosingIntegrity, BelievingtheBestandRespecting Others.

SecureIdentity

BuildingOtherupbySpeakingTruth andLife;KnowingWhoWeAreand WhoseWeAre

RESPONSIBLE

Life-LongLearning

SeekInstructionandCorrection; GrowinginKnowledgeand Understanding

PersonalResponsibility

StewardingWhatGodhasEntrustedto usbyFormingHealthyHabitsand ChoosingSelf-Discipline

DeliberateDiscipleship

LearningtoLeadbyChoosingtoFollow

RESPECTFUL

IntentionalLegacy

LivingStrategicLivesonMissionwitha ServantsHeartandAttitude

EngagedCommunity

ServingTogetherinCollaborationand Participation

FOCUS AREAS FOR 2024-2025:

External Enhancements

Our commitment to enhancing both school buildings continues with plans for new signage, landscaping, lighting, and other improvements. Our goal is to create a welcoming school environment where families feel secure and at ease.

Ongoing Technology Updates

With your support through last year's annual fund, we achieved a 1:1 Chromebook ratio for our students. Technological enhancements are imperative, including the expansion of our school's bandwidth to meet the evolving needs of all classrooms. As our school community grows, we must enhance our overall technology infrastructure to prepare for the opportunities ahead.

Interactive Technology and Project Based Learning Enhancements

We recognize that our teachers are the cornerstone of our school. In response to their feedback, we are introducing project based learning tools as well as new interactive technologies in the classroom. By supporting a variety of options for the classroom, your child can be directly impacted through your teacher’s enrichment choice

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WAYS TO GIVE

ANNUAL FUND PARTNER WITH A PURPOSE

“GOD IS THE OWNER OF ALL” - PSALM 24:1

Investing in Valor is investing in the kingdom of God and what he is doing at Valor! By giving back, you are able to see how God can multiply your gifts.

ANNUAL FUND

The Valor Annual Fund is the most crucial giving campaign at VCA. Your giving is an investment into the kingdom of God and all He is doing at Valor!

The VCA annual fund presents a wonderful opportunity for EVERY FAMILY, EVERY YEAR to support our students and staff. Every donation, no matter the size, is significant, and we are eager to see how God will multiply your contributions to benefit His kingdom and our students

PARTNER WITH PURPOSE

Our Partner with Purpose program offers companies and organizations like yours a place to financially support the vision and mission of Valor Christian Academy.

We are thankful for our local business support! This initiative enables our school to receive support from business owners, while also offering them exposure to Valor school families through various promotional avenues Allow us to demonstrate how your business can contribute to the development of education and leadership for the upcoming generation.

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GEORGIA GOAL

The GOAL Program is a remarkable and important opportunity provided to Georgians by our elected officials. By redirecting your tax dollars to GOAL, our partner Student Scholarship Organization, taxpayers receive a 100% state income tax credit!

This is a proven opportunity that is a win-winwin for taxpayer donors, scholarship recipients, and our school community By simply redirecting your tax dollars to GOAL for a 100% Georgia income tax credit, you will help maximize financial aid for deserving families desiring to receive a Valor education.

LEGACY GIVING

Legacy Giving, a component of planned giving, enables individuals to leverage current income, capital gains, and estate tax laws for charitable purposes. By making philanthropic choices, you can create a lasting impact for yourself, your family, and our ministry, fostering a legacy for future generations.

Donations can be facilitated through different avenues such as wills, IRAs, specialized charitable trusts, stocks, bonds, and various investments Our financial team is available to provide detailed insights into these opportunities For further information, please contact Joy Hodges, Chief Financial Officer, at jhodges@valorlionsorg

SILENT AUCTION

During our VCA silent auction, families have the opportunity to bid on a diverse selection of over 100 items, ranging from vacations to memorabilia. This allows everyone to discover something that resonates with their family while contributing to the support of our school.

Silent auction items are donated by our VCA families, PTF, and business partners. We are thankful for the partnership we have with all of you! We look forward to launching our auction this spring.

AFFINITY PROGRAMS

Affinity programs are a partnership between our school and another organization that values education. Your everyday purchases can benefit Valor when you participate in one or all of these programs!

1) Kroger Community Rewards: A portion of your purchases goes directly back to our school

2) Publix Partners: A portion of your purchases goes directly back to our school. VCA has raised close to $4,000 in just a few years.

3) LandsEnd: 3% cash to our school

4) Brand Splash Apparel: 20% of all spirit wear sold goes back to our Valor PTF

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?

1). Why should one consider contributing to Valor?

Tuition primarily caters to essential expenditures such as teacher salaries, whereas additional funding supports specialized projects and acquisitions aimed at enhancing students' educational experience beyond standard classroom provisions.

2). Are donations made to Valor eligible for tax deductions?

All donations are tax-deductible to the maximum extent permitted by law. For further information regarding your donation's tax implications, we recommend consulting your tax advisor.

3). Where do I support the Valor Christian Academy Fund?

You can support the Valor Christian Academy Fund by making donations through the link provided below, by check, or through appreciated securities (such as stocks, bonds, and mutual funds). Additionally, you can scan the QR code to access our website directly for online payment.

4). How do I know if my employer will match my donation?

We recommend reaching out to your HR department or employer directly, or utilizing a matching gift search tool. Numerous VCA families have found this to be a valuable company benefit.

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