The vision of the Development Program is to serve our school in developing, growing and reinforcing the principles and foundation we have held for almost 60 years. Our plan is to develop an avenue of regular giving through “Together Giving” by seeking the involvement of our alumni and all the families that PCS has impacted through the years in addition to all of the families of the future. We also strongly desire to grow our outreach within our community.
Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish.”
Development Program’s Goals
Small Ticket Projects
- Chrome books
- AED machines (3)
- Canopy for playgrounds
- Additional ice machines
- Logo padded chairs for gym
- Clean out storage areas
- Renovate east side of gym
- Repair/replace decks
- Intercom system
- Additional staging
- Renovate / replace old trailers
- Logo windscreens
- Additional metal chairs (150)
- Bonuses for faculty and staff
- Coaches pay
Big Ticket Projects
- Renovate gym ceiling ($70,000 estimate)
- Chrome books for entire upper school
- Security upgrades
- Campus surveillance system
- Kitchen upgrades
- Gym extension on east side
- Fine arts classrooms / building
- Gym bleachers
- Retractable side basketball goals on bleacher side (2)
- Work towards to paying off elementary building loan
- Special ed program
- Administrative offices
- Gymnatorium
- Newer mini buses / vans (14 – 32 passenger)
- Athletic field bleachers
- Athletic field scoreboard
- Acquire additional property
- Build athletic complex for our teams and to lease out
- Double gym
- Football / Soccer stadium
- Baseball / Softball fields (4)
Community Projects
- Turkey Bowl (Turkey Toss): Lower school vs Upper school
- Neighborhood work (clean-up)
- Habitat for Humanity assistance
- Christmas gifts (Angel tree host)
- Serve Thanksgiving / Christmas dinners
- Community Easter Egg hunt
- Mom and Dad’s night out
- Concerts with local church worship teams
- Serve snacks / food to visiting teams
- Tim Tebow Foundation
- Host “A Night to Shine”
*This is by no means an inclusive list and is not given in order of priority. It’s so you may see how we are already at work. It’s also to let you know that as gifts are received, whether financial or in-kind, they will be used for the development program at PCS.
How your participation is key
Together Giving
Together Giving is the avenue which gives families and individuals the opportunity to make recurring gifts to the Development Program through automatic giving on a monthly basis. Please pray and ask God how He would have you participate
Here’s what we’re praying for:
$10 monthly from 500 givers for 5 years – $300,000
$25 monthly from 250 givers for 5 years – $375,000
$50 monthly from 150 givers for 5 years – $450,000
$100 monthly from 100 givers for 5 years – $600,000
Total: 1,000 givers for 5 years – $1,725,000
If you are interested in participating in Together Giving please click on this link: https://www.portsmouthchristian.org/about/support-pcs/
Alumni, Family Events and Fundraisers
The Development Team is in the process of planning a variety of fundraisers and events to help raise additional funds for our projects. Alumni and family participation in these events will make a vital impact on reaching the goals of the development program. We are working fervently to put together an Alumni contact list and we really need your help with any Alumni emails or cell numbers that you may have. Our Alumni coordinator would welcome anyone that would like to help us in compiling an up to date list of Alumni.
Corporate Sponsors
Our goal is to partner with businesses that believe in the vision and mission of Portsmouth Christian and the development program. Whether it be a one-time, monthly, or in-kind gift, we would cherish each and every one as we strive to impact as many people as the Lord would give us the opportunity. If you are interested in partnering with us please reach out.
Nehemiah 2:20 “…the God of heaven will give us success”
Nehemiah 3:1”…they went to work”