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Support CCS

For more than 125 years, Chicago Christian Schools have empowered students to see and live out God’s story. Our Christ-centered education develops Christian leaders who act as a multicultural force for renewal, unity, and hope.

Today’s tuition, however, doesn’t cover the full cost of providing a thriving, well-rounded academic environment. The Knight Fund bridges the gap at our three campuses in Oak Lawn, Tinley Park, and Palos Heights. Every year, generous gifts from friends like you ensure that Christian education remains accessible and enriching.

Your gift has immediate impact by:

● Providing teachers with ongoing training to equip them to be their best
● Maintaining and creating opportunities in fine arts, athletics, and co-curriculars
● Providing for student organizations and leadership opportunities

This year’s Knight Fund community goal is $600,000. With your support, we can keep tuition affordable and strengthen faith-infused learning in and out of the classroom.

We hope that you will prayerfully consider making a gift this year. Every dollar of your support is an investment in students who carry Christ’s light into their families, churches, workplaces, and communities.

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Our Advancement Team

List of 2 members.

Charles Cesario

Director of Mission Advancement

(708) 388-7656
LyNae Schleyer

Director of Executive Operations

(708)634-1108

Ways to Invest in the Future

Planned gifts offer you smart and creative ways to support Chicago Christian Schools – often while benefitting your family, too. By understanding the available options, you can multiply the end results of your generosity in ways that are simple, flexible, cost-effective and extraordinarily powerful.

Gifts in a Will
By including charitable giving in your will, you model to your loved ones a legacy of generosity. You also help ensure CCS continues to make a difference well beyond your lifetime.

Non-Cash Assets

You may be able to increase your potential impact –and experience significant tax benefits – by giving non-cash assets.

Examples of non-cash assets

Stock or marketable securities
Real estate
Business interests
Farm commodities
IRA charitable rollover (for donors ages 70 ½ and older)
Tangible personal property

Income for Life

Lifetime income agreements are wonderful solutions for Christians who wish to give in a substantial way, but are concerned about having enough retirement income. You can give cash or other property, and receive steady income for the rest of your life. The remainder will benefit CCS.

Questions? Call 708.388.7656.

Check out these tips to make your gift giving and estate planning more impactful!

We partner with Barnabas Foundation to offer our supporters Planned Giving and Estate Planning services at no cost. Their professional staff provides confidential consultation and Planned Giving expertise.

To find out more about Barnabas Foundation, call 888.448.3040 or go to their website at www.barnabasfoundation.com.

More Ways to Support CCS - Volunteering

Looking to get connected with our community? How about volunteering? We need you! Please check with our supporting organizations listed below. Parents can also check with their campus office. There are always lots of opportunities, and we have ongoing needs at the Pass It On Thrift Center. Did you know this thrift center provides support to our schools specifically to keep tuition costs accessible?

Gifts made to Chicago Christian Schools are tax deductible. Southwest Chicago Christian Schools Association is a recognized 501(c)3 charitable organization.