Eagle Legacy Fund
Your gift to the Eagle Legacy Fund directly supports the yearly operating budget of Eastside Christian School. Greater investment in the Eagle Legacy Fund decreases the school’s dependency on tuition and fees to fund our program, which allows us to keep tuition as affordable and accessible as possible. While we highlight the Eagle Legacy Fund during the late fall and early winter, gifts may be made at any time. Many families choose to donate via automatic payroll deduction (contact Director of Finance, David McKinney, or your employer for details). You may make your Eagle Legacy Fund gift here.
What are the primary areas that the Eagle Legacy Fund benefits?
- Teachers: By far our most important resource, ECS teachers define our culture of learning, growth, and spiritual formation. Your investment in the Eagle Legacy Fund helps support teacher compensation, satisfaction, and professional growth. We want to draw the very best teachers to our school and we want to retain them with a professional culture that is healthy, joyful, and properly-resourced.
- Transformation: Students learn best when they have the tools and support needed to grow academically, spiritually, and emotionally. Your investment in the Eagle Legacy Fund helps us provide technology, classroom supplies, outdoor equipment, and off-campus experiences that help us make learning come alive and carry out our mission of providing academic excellence with a commitment to Christ.
- Tuition Assistance: While independent education is a significant investment, we do not want to be a school that only the wealthy can afford. We want Eastside Christian to be a school that is accessible to a broad range of families, no matter their financial situation. Our investment in tuition assistance helps cover a portion of the cost of attendance for families who may otherwise not consider ECS. This assistance is so important in opening opportunities and contributing to the overall life of the school.
A Legacy of Giving
At Eastside Christian School, we are dedicated to maintaining a Legacy of Giving, which reflects our culture of prayer, worship, and the generous sharing of financial and other gifts.
Our culture of prayer is integral to our Legacy of Giving. Through prayer we acknowledge God’s presence and blessings. Prayer helps us foster our relationship with God, expressing our needs and in return receiving spiritual guidance and a sense of peace through faith. Corporate prayer fosters unity because it embodies selflessness and connection within our community. Intercession through prayer is a profound gift, as it reflects our care, love, and desire for the well-being of others. Prayer can inspire and motivate us to give in tangible ways, deepening our understanding of stewardship. Through prayer we often find clarity about how to share our resources—be it time, finances, or talents—fostering a spirit of generosity. In this way, prayer not only strengthens our relationships but also fuels our commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.
Our culture of worship is a vital aspect of our Legacy of Giving, as it centers around honoring God and expressing gratitude for His blessings. Worship serves as a gift by allowing us to acknowledge and celebrate the blessings we’ve received, which inspires us to give back to our community and support those in need. Worship reinforces our values of love, compassion, and generosity, reminding us of our calling to serve others and encouraging us to translate our faith into action through acts of giving. By dedicating our time and talents in worship—whether through music, teaching, or service—we demonstrate that our contributions are a form of giving back to God and the community.
Finally, a culture of generosity is a cornerstone of our Legacy of Giving at Eastside Christian School. The generosity of our community sustains our mission by providing essential support for programs, facilities, and resources necessary for delivering quality education and a nurturing environment for current and future students. Contributions made during or after a student’s time here create a lasting impact, shaping the educational experiences of future generations and embodying support of quality Christian education in our community. By encouraging financial gifts of all sizes, we foster a culture of generosity where everyone feels empowered to contribute, with each gift signifying a shared commitment to our mission. Continued support from alumni and families demonstrates their ongoing connection to the school, which ultimately strengthens our Legacy of Giving, ensuring the continued vitality of ECS and fostering a spirit of generosity that endures long after graduation.