Villa Maria Academy is a community, strong in leadership, in friendship, and in caring for others. The spirit that begins at Villa lasts a lifetime. Just ask the reunion classes who get together, still sharing their memories of VMA!

This spirit is shown with the care and concern of our alumni, families, friends and the community through their financial support of Villa Maria Academy. Through the years Villa family members have supported Villa in many ways and we truly appreciate their support.

To continue to keep a VMA education as affordable as possible, financial assistance from  our alumni, families, and friends is most welcome.

The Development Department coordinates the following programs that help VMA carry on the tradition of providing a value-based education that prepares our students for success.   How might you help?  

• Chilly Casino - held on Saturday, September 29, 2007 at Rainbow Gardens and supports operating expenses.
• Annual Sweepstakes – held though out the year offering a minimum of two $500 prizes each month and supports operating expenses.
• Annual Fund - Supports the difference between tuition and the actual costs of educating students. Tuition covers only about 80% of the costs of a Villa education.  20% is raised through generous donations.
• Villa's Magical Auction - is an elegant evening of gourmet delights and spirited bidding held at the VMA on Saturday, January 26, 2008 and supports operating expenses.
• Leadership Foundation – PA Tax credit for corporations that make a donation through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC).  Businesses can receive a 90% tax credit for making a donation to VMA to be used as financial aid.
• Alumni Association Annual Dinner – will be held on November 7, 2007 at the Bel-Aire and benefitsthe VMA Alumni Scholarship Fund
• Planned Giving - Bequests, Gift Annuity, Endowments, Charitable Remainder Trusts
• Scholarship/Financial Aid Funds - Specific Scholarship donations, Adopt-A-Student, Memorials and Honoraria
• Mother Agnes Spencer, SSJ Legacy Society - Provides financial aid and a legacy of lifelong education for future generations
• Villa Angels Program - Provides a 4-year scholarship for a Villa student with financial needs.
• Adopt-a- Student -- Provides a partial scholarship for a Villa student with financial  needs

For more information on any of the above programs and activities, please contact The Advancement Office at (814) 838-2061 Ext. 229 or e-mail at NBird@villamaria.com.