Inaugural Giving Day
St. Joseph Hill Academy is dedicated to our Patron and Protector, Saint Joseph. On the Eve of the Feast of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, March 18th, we at St. Joseph Hill Academy embarked on our Inaugural Giving Day to build upon the legacy begun by the Daughters of Divine Charity in 1919, and to strengthen and build our Academy in perpetuity. SJHA Giving Day was a one-day, 24-hour, online Giving Day designed to challenge our community to support Hill students.
SJHA GIVING DAY VIRTUAL WALL OF DONORS
Darcy Gomez
In Honor of Kasey Marie Gomez (Student)
Patricia and Christopher Gordon
Cathryn Basile Traphagen E'96, HS'00
In Honor of Joseph Basile and In Memory of Josephine Schirripa
Peter and Stacey Montanti ES’86
Jeanine R. Khoury ’78
Mr. Peter Shudtz ES ' 62
Carole Edwards ‘56
In Honor of Sr. William McGovern/In Memory of Sr. M. Charlotte Gulban
Madeline Paladino
In Honor of Aunt Josephine Paladino
Lisa Riccardi
In Memory of Josephine and Joseph Gargano
Young Equipment Solutions - Mr. Richard Young
Patricia Fortuna
In Memory of Joseph Fortuna
In Honor of Noelle Howard
Kim Fanizza
In Honor of Marie Fanizza '21
Melissa Quintavalle Daniels E 95, HS '99 and Mr. Alberto Daniels
In Honor of Emma and Mateo Daniels
Jennifer M. Nelson E'84. HS '88
In Memory of Robyn Anne Nelson E'86, HS '90
Ruocco Family
In Honor of Grace Ruocco
In Memory of Joseph Esposito
Jennifer Brancato '88
Lorraine Erickson
In Honor of Geraldine Bessie Gilroy, Tulia Loranzoni Erickson
Rosemarie Coppola-Baldwin, ‘92
In Memory of AnnMarie (Sofo) Pierro and In Honor of Julianna Baldwin '26
Kristine Treglia Rizzo
In Honor of Ava Rizzo
Rosa and Lenny Leone
In Honor of Joseph Leone
Ms. Cynthia Shanks Sutliff ES ‘54, HS’58
In Honor of Sr. Josita
Ms. Lori Callegari ‘78
Kristin Corapi and Tom Moeller
In Honor of Elle and Harrison Moeller
Ms. Kady Reilly '04
In Honor of Sr. William McGovern
Ernest Schicchi
Alternative Pest Control
Dr. Deborah A. Cognata '75
In Memory of Annette Cognata
Dr. Elizabeth and Mr. Allen Basile , P’96’,98,’00
In Memory of Josephine Schirripa and In Honor of Dr. Joseph Basile E'98
Frances Turbiak’80
In Memory of Sr. Christopher and Sr. Albert
Frances Turbiak ‘80
In Honor of Sr. William McGovern
Anne Louise DePalo E'76, HS '80
In Memory of Joseph DePalo
Anne Louise DePalo E’76, HS’80
In Honor of Sr. Josita
Rafe and Josephine Chierchio
In Honor of Sofia, Mia and Rafe Chierchio
Michael McRoskey and Maggie Thomann McRoskey, HS’14
Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Schiavarelli (Michela '00)
In Honor of Antonio '27 and Angelo '30 Schiavarelli
Ms. Karen Tomaselli
In Honor of Isabelle Terpening '19
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Troy
In Honor of Arabella and Christian Troy
Mr. Kevin Carl
In Honor of Leila Carl '21
Mr. and Mrs. Pietro DiMaggio
In Honor of Isabella DiMaggio '21 and Giulia DiMaggio '21
Mary Jo Romano '16
John J. Caufield
In Honor of Elizabeth Caufield '20
Dr. Loreta Andersen ES'71, HS '75
Mr. David Krause
In Honor of Talia Krause
Judith Campbell ES'61, HS'65
Dr. Janel Zacchilli and the Zacchilli Family
In Honor of John, Michael and Nicholas Zacchilli
Mr. and Mrs. Giampiero Gassoso
Mr. David Clark
In Honor of Meghan Clark
Mr. James Runnels
In Memory of Josephine Runnels (Grandmother of Lilliana and AJ Runnels)
Mr. and Mrs. Matteo Scimeca
In Honor of Lauren Scimeca
Ms. Tina Sgarlato
In Honor of Emma Wagner
Barbara and David Nelson
In Honor of Kayleigh Nelson
In Honor of Olivia Wynne '20
Susan Preziosa '81
In Honor of Joseph Preziosa
Gina Noce Bauer '98
In Honor of Sr. Ernestine Jeck
The Ramirez Family
In Honor of Grace (7-3) and Zoe (5-2)
Holly Whalen Kern '87
In Honor of Sr. Ernestine Jeck
Jaime Viggiano
In Honor of Joseph Troncoso
Jennifer Briscoe
In Honor of Lauren '20 and Jenna '23
Diane B. Duffy Tyson '59
Jennifer Lynch '77
In Honor of Jillian Baldassarre '15
Noeleen and James Murray
In Honor of Jamie Murray
Natalie McNamara
In Honor of Eric Thomas Joseph McNamara
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Colandrea
In Honor of Claire and Joseph Colandrea and Joseph Chebli
Katherine Santarpia '18
In Memory of Josephine Santarpia
Jacqueline D'Anna Blyth ES'66, HS'70
Kathleen Logan Schwartz '71
In Honor of David Joseph Schwartz
Brian and Sharon McCabe
In Honor of Jack Argiros
Adriana Farelia
In honor of the St. Joseph Hill Academy Class of 1969
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Quinn
Mr. Frank T. Jerrahian
The Arciprete Family- Rebecca'12, Veronica '20, Giada '24
Founding Year Challenge
Frances Turbiak ‘80
Get Your Gifts Matched Challenge
Jennifer Brancato '88
Holly Whalen Kern '87
Michael McRoskey and Maggie Thomann McRoskey ’14
1st Donor Donor Challenge
Patricia Gordon
Mr. Darcy Gomez
Let’s Hear it for Hill Lifers
Melissa Quintavalle Daniels, ES’95, HS’99
Jennifer M. Nelson, ES’84, HS,’88
Cynthia Shanks Sutliff, ES’54, HS’58
Ms. Cathryn Basile Traphagen, ES’96, HS’00
Ms. Kady Reilly, ES’00, HS’04
Dr. Deborah A. Cognata, ES’71, HS’75
Jacqueline D'Anna Blyth ES'66, HS'70
Anne Louise DePalo, ES’76, HS’80
Dr. Loreta Anderson, ES’71, HS’75
Judith Campbell, ES’61, HS’65
Recurring Gift Challenge
Peter Shudtz
David Clark
Jennifer Briscoe
Gifts In Honor or In Memory of “Joseph” Namesakes
*Raffle Winner* Rafe and Josephine Chierchio
In Honor of Sofia, Mia and Rafe Chierchio
Cathryn Basile Traphagen E'96, HS'00
In Honor of Joseph Basile and In Memory of Josephine Schirripa
Lisa Riccardi
In Memory of Josephine and Joseph Gargano
Madeline Paladino
In Honor of Aunt Josephine Paladino
Patricia Fortuna
In Memory of Joseph Fortuna
In memory of Joseph Esposito
Rosa and Lenny Leone
In Honor of Joseph Leone
Ms. Cynthia Shanks Sutliff
In Honor of Sr. Josita
Susan Preziosa '81
In Honor of Joseph Preziosa
Jaime Viggiano
In Honor of Joseph Troncoso
Natalie McNamara
In Honor of Eric Thomas and Joseph McNamara
Mr. James Runnels
In Memory of Josephine Runnels (Grandmother of Lilliana and AJ Runnels)
Kathleen Logan Schwartz '71
In Honor of David Joseph Schwartz
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Colandrea
In Honor of Claire and Joseph Colandrea and Joseph Chebli
Dr. Elizabeth and Mr. Allen Basile
In Memory of Josephine Schirripa and In Honor of Dr. Joseph Basile E'98
Katherine Santarpia '18
In Memory of Josephine Santarpia
Anne Louise DePalo E'76, HS '80
In Memory of Joseph DePalo
Mary Jo Romano '16
THANK YOU!!
Click here to see our SJHA Giving Day Challenges
"In Honor of" Challenges
The Athletes Challenge- Show your pride for the Hill Athlete(s) in your life!
Honor a Faculty or Staff Member (past or present)- Take this opportunity to express your thanks to a teacher or staff member who has made a difference in your life or the life of a loved one.
Parents & Alumni Gratitude Challenge- Alumni, tell your Parent(s) how grateful you are for your Hill Education. Parents, show your children how proud you are of them.
The “Joseph” Namesakes Challenge- Give in Honor of your “Joseph” Namesakes. In Honor of all our loved ones who are named … Joseph, Josephine, Josette, JoAnne, Joelle, Giuseppe, etc., All Donors who give in Honor or in Memory of a “Joseph” Namesake will have their name entered into a drawing to win a St. Joseph Hill Academy Tote filled with Hill treats.
ALL "IN HONOR OF" CHALLENGE DONORS WILL BE ON OUR VIRTUAL DONOR WALL ON THE SJHA WEBSITE.
SJHA Inaugural Giving Day FAQ
WHAT IS SJHA'S GIVING DAY?
St. Joseph Hill Academy’s Giving Day is a one-day online day of giving designed to challenge our loyal Alumni; Students; Parents; Administration; Board; Faculty and Staff; Corporate Partners; and Friends of our Academy, to support our students. On this day, the entire Hill community will come together to continue the mission of the Daughters of Divine Charity to make God’s love visible to all. Giving Day is scheduled for Friday, March 18th on the Eve of the Feast of the Solemnity of St. Joseph, our Patron Saint.
For more FAQ please continue below.
Why donate on Giving Day?
Without the support of our donors, St. Joseph Hill would not be the outstanding institution it is today. Our donors have funded student scholarships, supported teaching innovation, financed major capital improvements, and helped lay a strong foundation for Hill’s future. For over one hundred years, St. Joseph Hill Academy has set the standard for outstanding K-12 education. We are proud to educate students who are prepared to face the future with faith, hope, determination, and a conviction that they will make a difference in the world. We reflect on how far we have come, from our founding in 1919, to the outstanding and widely respected educational institution we are today. We credit the dedicated Daughters of Divine Charity, our outstanding alumni, students, parents, administration, board, faculty and staff, and corporate partners for our success. However, none of this would be possible without the support of our loyal donors. There is no better day to maximize your impact than on the SJHA Giving Day, and … Our Specially Designed Challenges will help you make the most of your annual gift.
How can I make my gift?
On March 18th, visit giving page to make a gift. Because this is a time limited campaign, we strongly encourage you to make your gift online.
If you would like to mail your gift by check, you can make your check payable to St. Joseph Hill Academy. Please indicate “SJHA Giving Day 2022” on the memo line of your check. Mail to:
St. Joseph Hill Academy
Development Office
Madonna Hall
850 Hylan Boulevard
Staten Island, NY 10305
When can I make my gift?
Giving Day 2022 begins at 12:00am on Friday, March 18th and ends at 11:59pm EST.
Where does my gift go and how does it make a difference?
Your contribution on Giving Day is a crucial source of funding that allows Hill to meet its most pressing needs. These funds are used to support critical school initiatives including student financial support, educational technology, educational innovation, capital improvements, and faculty development, to name a few.
Does my gift count towards my annual giving?
Yes. There is so much to be proud of at St. Joseph Hill Academy, and every dollar helps us to create and enhance the educational experience for our students. St. Joseph Hill Academy would not be the outstanding institution it is today without your generosity.
Is my gift tax deductible?
Yes. Contributions to support St. Joseph Hill Academy are tax-deductible as allowed by law. You will receive a receipt for your donation
How much should I give?
We are grateful for gifts of all sizes. No matter the size of your gift, you are adding to the value of a St. Joseph Hill Academy education. Every dollar counts!
Can my employer match my gift?
Thousands of companies match gifts, which can double or triple your gift. To find out if your employer (or your spouse’s employer) has a matching gift program, please search for your employer’s name here. If so, please contact your Human Resources representative for a matching gift form.
How can I get involved on Giving Day?
We need you to show your support and spread the word by posting about Giving Day across your social media channels. Use the hashtag #SJHAGivingDay to share the Giving Day fun! Your voice will make an enormous difference in the success of our inaugural Giving Day.
Who can I contact with questions about Giving Day?
For more information, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Basile, Director of Development at (718) 447-1374, Ext. 9163 or ebasile@stjhill.org.