Christopher Columbus High School
A Catholic School for Young Men in the Marist Tradition since 1958
Support CCHS
Ways to Give
Transform Lives
Your gift, whatever its size or purpose, makes an enormous difference to Christopher Columbus High School and to the young men whose lives it will influence. You may elect to make your gift without any restrictions, enabling the school to use it where it can achieve the greatest impact, or you may direct your gift to a program of your particular interest. Below are brief descriptions on each of the campaigns/funds available at Columbus and how these funds are allocated.
CCHS is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization. Take full advantage of your donation - which may be tax deductible - by consulting your tax advisor directly.
CCHS is a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization. Take full advantage of your donation - which may be tax deductible - by consulting your tax advisor directly.
Giving to Columbus
ANNUAL FUND: The Annual Fund is a general development fund used for campus improvements. With these funds, we can expand and improve our facilities thus enabling Columbus to provide our students with an education that supports the Marist Mission. This Fund helps us with improvements that are needed on campus.
BR. KEVIN ADELANTE FUND: Named after former President, Br. Kevin Handibode, FMS, the Br. Kevin Adelante Fund was established for qualified families who need help with tuition assistance. Your donation to this fund will be helping families who value a Marist Catholic Education but without assistance would not be able to send their sons to Columbus. The fund helps make a Columbus education more accessible to a diverse and talented student body. There are strict guidelines in place to evaluate and approve families for financial aid. Please note that this fund has replaced the 100 @1000 and 1000 @ 100.
BR. KEVIN ADELANTE FUND: Named after former President, Br. Kevin Handibode, FMS, the Br. Kevin Adelante Fund was established for qualified families who need help with tuition assistance. Your donation to this fund will be helping families who value a Marist Catholic Education but without assistance would not be able to send their sons to Columbus. The fund helps make a Columbus education more accessible to a diverse and talented student body. There are strict guidelines in place to evaluate and approve families for financial aid. Please note that this fund has replaced the 100 @1000 and 1000 @ 100.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN: This is our future. The Capital Campaign funds are used for the construction of new buildings at Columbus. Currently, we are raising funds for the Marcus Lemonis & Mario Sueiras Center for Science & the Arts. The project is estimated to cost $25 million and has an anticipated completion date in early 2022.
IN MEMORY OF: Let your donation honor an Explorer. Any of the campaigns or funds listed above can be in memory of a deceased classmate or a Marist Brother who made a big impact during your years at Columbus. When making the donation, please include the name of your classmate or Marist Brother in the “In Memory of” section of the online payment form. This is a great way to demonstrate the Columbus Brotherhood.
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Make your gift today
CHECK: An outright gift is usually the simplest method of giving. Please make checks payable to Columbus Development (note the gift's direction in the memo line) and mail to:
Christopher Columbus High School
Development Office
3000 SW 87th Avenue
Miami, FL 33165
MATCHING GIFTS: Many employers match an employee’s charitable donation to non-profit organizations like CCHS. To take advantage of matching gift programs offered by your employer, please seek out the necessary forms from your human resources department.
SECURITIES: Gifts of securities, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds, can be a strategically effective way to support CCHS. Have your broker contact our Vice President of Advancement, Mr. Nicholas Ramos '04, at 305-223-5650 x2310 or at nramos@columbushs.com.
Christopher Columbus High School | 3000 SW 87 Avenue | Miami, FL 33165 | (305) 223-5650
Brotherhood, Faith, and Scholarship define the Marist Brothers Catholic education at Christopher Columbus High School. By making Jesus Christ known and loved and creating an inspiring academic and extracurricular environment, we prepare young men for higher learning and a life-long commitment to leadership and service through Gospel and Marist values.
Columbus is fully accredited by Cognia and is a member of the Marist Association of Secondary schools, the National Catholic Education Association and the Independent Schools of South Florida.
