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Every child is worth investing in.
Every student’s journey is different. Different passions, different talents, different goals, different challenges. Despite numerous differences, Valley Lutheran draws its students, faculty, families, alumni, and the greater community together for the same reason: the need for today’s students to grow into well-educated, Christ-centered adults who will actively lead their families and their communities. Your gift to Valley Lutheran is an investment into the lives of our students.
Your contributions can help support:
● Financial Aid Offerings
● Fine Art Programs
● Charger Athletics
● Faculty Support
● And many other opportunities to impact the ministry of VLHS!
Gifts can also be given to the Valley Lutheran Foundation, which oversees the investment distributions of the school’s endowed funds. The foundation is run by a board of directors and ensures they meet both donor wishes and the school’s needs.
Gifts can be made with cash, stock transfers, and future estate planning. Contact Director of Advancement Kyle DeWees (kdewees@vlhs.com) for more information about making a gift or establishing a named fund.
The Annual Fund
The Valley Lutheran Annual Fund allows us to continuously invest in necessary improvements in both faculty and facilities.
Giving to the Annual Fund supports:
Student Financial Aid
Nearly one third of our students receive financial aid to attend Valley Lutheran. The Annual Fund supports students and their families who need assistance affording a quality education.
Continued Academic Excellence
As learning technology changes, the Annual Fund allows us to invest in the latest innovations in academic programs and resources. If there is a better way to equip students for their futures, we want to adopt it.
Ongoing Operational Success
Funds are also used across all necessary school operations, including maintenance, faculty development, and facility enhancements and expansions to keep up with our growing student body.
Are You Ready to Contribute?
You can support the Annual Fund by giving now! For any questions regarding the Annual Fund or for help contributing in an offline manner, please contact Director of Advancement Kyle DeWees at kdewees@vlhs.com
The Valley Lutheran Foundation
The Valley Lutheran Foundation, established in 1998, supports the long-term mission of Valley Lutheran High School by managing the investment and distribution of the school’s endowment funds.
The Foundation’s board of directors oversees the annual distribution of funds to ensure they meet the donor’s wishes and the school’s needs. The annual distribution is 5% of the fund’s value. The Foundation supports the student aid fund, the performing arts and athletic programs, as well as other operational needs.
For more information, please contact Kyle DeWees, VL Director of Advancement.
The Legacy Circle
Business Partners
Valley Lutheran offers an important choice in the Great Lakes Bay Region: a school that teaches both excellent academics and strong moral and ethical values. Businesses that value the type of students we create are encouraged to become a Business Partner!
Several levels of partnership are available – ranging from $500 to $3,000 annual gifts – offering partners a variety of avenues to express their support. To learn more about becoming a business partner, please contact Kyle DeWees at kdewees@vlhs.com or (989) 790-1676.
2019-20 Partners in Christian Education
Premium Partnership
Underwriter Partnership
Patron Partnership
Charger Partnership
Gold Partnership
- The Dow Event Center
- Hicks Portrait Studio
- Schroeder Store Fixtures
Blue Plus Partnership
Blue Partnership
GROWING Campaign Business Sponsors
- TriStar Trust Bank
- Gratiot Animal Hospital
- Wakeman Funeral Home, Inc.
- Star of the West Milling Co.
- Marlo Lawn Company Sprinkler Systems
- MI Church Extention Fund
- Thrivent Financial
- Schroeder Store Fixtures
- Yeo & Yeo CPA’s and Business Consultants
- Frankenmuth Credit Union
- Grauf’s Auto Service Center
- Lutheran Benefits Group
- United Financial Credit Union
- Covenant Healthcare
- Zacharias Advancement Consulting, LLC
- Metro Fabricating
- Great Lakes Research Group
- Bronner’s CHRISTmas Wonderland
- Serv-A-Pure
- Scientific Brake
- Helmreich Farms
- Quality Carpet Cleaning
- Lutheran Fellowship Association
- Saginaw Community Foundation
- Bell Engineering
2019 Auction Sponsors
Dessert Sponsors
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Lutheran Benefits Group; Keith Mueller
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Tri-Star Trust Bank: Gene Pickelman & Jack Kidwell
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Church Extension Fund
Hors d’Oeurve Sponsors
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Metro Fabricating; Amy & Mark Lyday
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Great Lakes Research Group; Russ & Terri Vittitow
Fellowship Sponsors
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Garber Automotive
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United Financial Credit Union; Barb Appold
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Lutheran Benefits Group; Keith Mueller
Silent Table Sponsors
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Award and Sports; Chris Princing
Activity Sponsors
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Stine Seeds; Scott & Heidi Brechtelsbauer
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Jeff and Jeanne Roscoe
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VLHS Board of Directors
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Thrivent Action Team
Business Dinner Table Sponsors
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Century 21; Jen McNally
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Gratiot Animal Hospital; Dwight McNally, Ryan McNally
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Richmark Private Wealth Management; Richard Marotzke
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Schroeder Store Fixtures; Scott & Brenda Wilson
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Scientific Brake & Equipment; Matt Princing
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Thrivent Financial; Joe Shaver & Katrina Kaschinske
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Wellspring Lutheran Services
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Yeo & Yeo Business Consultants
Friends of VLHS Table Sponsors
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George & Leanne Frank
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Ron & Lisa Helmreich
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Kurt & Sue Kuck
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James & Lori Milroy
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Neumann Party
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The Holy Schmitts
Volunteering
Make an impact as a volunteer:
Gameday Volunteering
Sport event volunteers take tickets, sell concessions, keep score and run our announcements! If you love watching sports or being outside, this is a great opportunity to get involved!
Contact: Tyler Yahn, tyahn@vlhs.com
Booster Club Projects
The Booster Club at Valley Lutheran also plans several fundraising events throughout the year. Parents should consider signing up for the Booster Club today!
Contact: Tyler Yahn, tyahn@vlhs.com
Golf Outing
The annual Golf Outing is played each September. Volunteers are needed for the steering committee to help with event organization, publicity, sponsor solicitation and events during the outing.
Contact: Kyle DeWees, kdewees@vlhs.com
Annual Auction and Benefit Dinner
Another annual event is our Auction and Benefit Dinner! Proceeds support the school and you can get involved helping run this popular event!
Visit www.vlhsauction.com for the latest information.
Contact: Beth Kaul, bkaul@vlhs.com
School Store
Help is needed to run our school store from 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. each day! Volunteer as often or as little as you are able to.
Contact: the School office at 989.790.1676
Parent Organization Projects
Each year the Parent Organization hosts several major events to fundraise. These projects need everything from event organizers to event assistants.
Contact: Lisa Meyers, lmeyers@vlhs.com