St. Joseph's Catholic School

315 SW 21st St.
Grand Rapids, Minnesota 55744

218-326-6232

www.facebook.com/sjspringthaw

Dear ValleyFair,  

St. Joseph’s School is in Grand Rapids, Minnesota.  It was established in 1954 and is recognized for outstanding academic and religious education.  Grounded in the tradition of the Catholic Church, St. Joseph’s School is a community dedicated to forming disciples of Jesus Christ through faith, academic excellence, and service to others. Through fundraising, our goal is to make our school accessible to ALL families in our community.   

On Friday, April 24, 2020, St. Joseph’s School will hold its 25th annual “Spring Thaw” dinner and auction.  This highly anticipated and fun filled event is our largest fundraiser of the year. The money raised will help fund learning programs, instructional equipment, books, facility equipment and technology upgrades.  The evening normally has over 350 people in attendance. We will be holding both silent and live auctions of gifts and services generously donated by organizations like yours.  Last year’s event raised more than $25,000 and we believe, with your help, we will surpass that accomplishment.   

As a school in a small northern Minnesota community, we encourage our students and families to experience activities inside and outside of our community. Giving to

St. Joseph’s School is a wonderful way to show your commitment to education and allow our auction guests to experience some of the great opportunities in the surrounding areas, and throughout the state of Minnesota.  As a thank you, your organization’s name or logo will appear in our school communications to families, alumni, and supporters, on social media, and on a poster at our parish with more than 1200 registered families. We also encourage you to send along posters, brochures, business cards and/or discount coupons that we can display to help promote your business.    

If you should have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us at 218-326-6232 or via e-mail at springthaw@sjsgr.org.    

On behalf of St. Joseph Catholic School, thank you for considering a tax-deductible donation (FEIN #41-0729968) to help make this year’s Spring Thaw the best one yet!   

Sincerely, 

St. Joseph’s School Parent Spring Thaw Committee Members
St. Joseph’s Catholic School