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10 at 10
VCHS Announces Targeted Alumni Giving Campaign

Chandler, AZ  - Continuing in their effort to meaningfully connect alumni with the school, Valley Christian announced an alumni giving campaign Friday called 10 at 10.

The campaign gives alumni the opportunity to contribute a small but meaningful gift of $10 each month, which will be used to kickstart the school's newly established endowment fund. 

VCHS released a 2-minute promo video outlining different ways in which the school is connecting with alumni. The video also explains the 10 at 10 campaign and the goal to find 10% of alumni who will give $10 per month to benefit Valley students. 

The school hopes that the automatic giving - gifts will be processed monthly via credit card, debit card, or checking account - will encourage those to participate who like to "set it and forget it." With auto bill pay now the standard for monthly payments, Valley Christian anticipates positive response to the recurring giving option. 

10 at 10 launched with 15 alumni already committed, and the school hopes to reach their goal of 10% (of total alumni) by the end of 2015. 
Connecting with Alumni


VCHSAZ.org/Alumni

Update your profile, read "After Valley" stories, view the latest alumni news, and more.

Homecoming

Whether you're playing in the flag football tourney, worshiping at the Night of Worship, or enjoying the Block Party, there's something for everyone during Homecoming Week. 

Social Media

Valley Christian has a large following on Facebook and Twitter, and recently established a dedicated alumni Facebook group:
Facebook.com/
groups/VCHSAlum

Events

We love seeing Alumni around campus, especially around Christmas Extrav (Dec), the Legacy Golf Tournament (Jan), the Legacy Auction (Apr), and the spring play (Apr).

Giving

Giving by alumni at Valley Christian has historically been sporadic. With 10 at 10, we are hoping to engage more alumni more consistently, creating a giving culture that goes both ways between VC and VC alumni. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Endowment Fund?
An endowment fund is a fund held by a charitable organization in which there is a restriction that prohibits the principal of the fund from being spent. Endowment funds offer donors a long-term giving opportunity, allowing financial gifts to bless the school many times over. Each year, Valley Christian will be able to pull some of the investment gains out of the fund, while the principal continues to grow through generous gifts.
What is my gift used for?
Your gift will be used for things like technology, financial aid, academic enhancements, fine arts needs, athletic programs, staff education, and more. A few examples of how Endowment profits are used:

  • Capital campaigns, like the future Worship Arts Center
  • Academic enhancements, like the current iValley project
  • Financial aid
    • More than 80% of Valley Christian students receive financial aid of some kind
    • The school provides direct financial aid for students each year
Your gift will be used many times and for many purposes. 

If you'd like your gift used toward something other than our Endowment Fund, please contact Troy Thelen at tthelen@vchsaz.org, and we are happy to arrange this.
Is my Donation tax-deductible?
All charitable gifts to Valley Christian High School - including 10 at 10 gifts - are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. You will receive a year-end giving statement each January. Please consult your tax advisor regarding your specific tax situation.
Read Alumni "After Valley" Stories
From a city judge to a Newport Beach lawyer, from a member of Team USA to a local pastor, Valley Christian graduates leave prepared to make a difference in the world.

Read the "After Valley" stories at VCHSAZ.org/alumni/aftervalley.

See two recent stories below.

Sam Pagel '07
Brian "Boomer" Roberts '04
Sam Pagel graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in 2011. One month after graduation, Sam took the advice of a fellow Valley Christian alumnus and filed paperwork to start his own video production company. Six months later, Sam began working for himself full-time at 88 Productions (now Pelican Media). Sam and his wife, Ashley, live in Chandler with their dog, Sadie.

He has created several videos for Valley Christian and this summer led the re-design and launch of the new VCHSAZ.org website.

Sam was also the captain of the winning team in the inaugural Alumni Flag Football Tournament during Homecoming Week 2014.

See more of what Sam has been up to since graduating VCHS and his advice for current students in his After Valley profile.
Brian attended Vanguard University, where he played basketball, shooting 46% from beyond the arc his senior season and being hired on as an assistant coach of the women's basketball team after graduating. "Boomer" then worked as an assistant coach for the men's program while also earning his Masters degree in Coaching and Athletic Administration.

Brian was the top assistant on Vanguard's 2014 National Championship team, and shortly after was hired as the head men's basketball coach at Trinity International University in Chicago. After a 5-25 season before Boomer arrived, the Trojans finished 13-17 this season, including a 10-game win streak near the end of the season. 

Brian, his wife, Brittney, and son, Griffin, live in Gurnee, IL.

Read more about Boomer in his After Valley profile on the all-new VCHSAZ.org.