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ACADEMICS, FAITH, LEADERSHIP
LOOKING TO THE FUTURE
THE CAMPAIGN FOR DUBOIS CENTRAL CATHOLIC

Campaign Leadership Team

Sharon & Peter Varischetti, Co-Chairs
Brenda and Tom Aravich
Jim Curtis
Laura and Alex Gasbarre
George Heigel
Msgr. Charles Kaza
Msgr. Henry Krebs
Kate Kunkle
Lisa and Jude Pfingstler
Star and Bill Young
Gretchen Caruso, President
Mark Barchony, Advancement Director

CHRISTMAS WISHES DO COME TRUE!

We are excited and thankful to announce Looking to the Future, The Campaign for DuBois Central Catholic, has reached $5,500,000 in pledges in the first eighteen months.  The support from alumni, parents, friends, and the business community has been overwhelming.  
 
Looking to the Future Capital Campaign is the first such undertaking by the school in seventeen years and our call-to-action centers on five strategic elements which include:
 
1.     Faculty Enrichment
2.     Facility Improvements
3.     Multi-Purpose Center
4.     Annual Fund
5.     Endowment
 
As we begin the final march towards completing the overall goal of $7,500,000 allowing DuBois Central Catholic to continue its mission of educating young men and women in academics, faith, and leadership, we invite you to please join us in investing in the future of DCC.
Students
Cardinal Ambassadors
Peter and Sharon Varischetti
Sharon (Biss ’87) & Peter Varischetti

CO-CHAIRS' MESSAGE

We are honored to have the opportunity to chair “Looking To The Future, The Campaign For DuBois Central Catholic.” As parents, we feel blessed our children have experienced an education that integrates an exceptional curriculum with a spiritual foundation. We believe deeply in DCC's mission, and we want to continue its tradition of excellence. It is through this campaign that we can preserve the school’s storied history of faith-based teachings and academic prestige while positioning DCC for enhanced growth and longevity for years to come. We hope you will embrace this campaign as an investment in our children's future.  We invite you to please join us in "Looking to the Future" and investing in DuBois Central Catholic School.

Our case for support

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE CAMPAIGN PRIORITIES

  • $3 million Multi-Purpose Center
  • $2 million Facility Improvements
  • $1 million Endowment
  • $750,000 Annual Fund
  • $750,000 Faculty Enrichment
  • $7.5 million Campaign toal
students
Cardinal Ambassadors
elementary students
Graduation
students

Multi-Purpose Center
Multi-Purpose Center Proposal

We envision a brightly-lit and open multi-purpose complex that will be used for lessons and activities that don’t fit well in a traditional classroom, and yet offer inspiring learning experiences for students. The center will also be used to host school-wide and community events, as well as multi-school sports tournaments and games. Constructing a multi-purpose center both freshens and modernizes the school facilities of DuBois Central Catholic School, and aids the school in its longstanding tradition of providing excellent, faith-based academic instruction for area students.
Multi-Purpose Center
Science Fair
Mass
Gym

THANK YOU TO OUR LEAD INVESTORS!

 
814 Home & Hardware
A.J. and Sigismunda Palumbo Charitable Trust
Anonymous (2)
Tom and Brenda Aravich
Michael and Valerie Armanini
Atlas Pressed Metals
Rosemary & Joe Barber
Steve and Jennifer Barber
Jeff and Tina Baronick
Christine Beretsel
CNB Bank
Gretchen and Mike Caruso
Jim and Ann Curtis
Fairman Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ferraro
Mr. and Mrs. R. Leo Ferraro
First Commonwealth Bank
The Gasbarre Family
Jason and Libby Gray
George and Deborah Heigel 
Janet I. Hopkins
Dr. Angelo and Matilda Illuzzi
Msgr. Charles Kaza
Msgr. Henry Krebs
Loyal and True Foundation
Janet Mehall
Mike's Bilo Supermarket
NexTier Bank
Jude and Lisa Pfingstler
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pisarchick
PNC Bank
 
Patrick J. Reilly
Jean Rittenhouse
Robert A. Bowley Estate and Trust
Thomas and Virginia Schott
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Sekula
Sissy and Bill Lieberman Foundation
Staley Family Foundation
Diane and Dr. Dave Steffy
David Stern
Todd and Beth Stoltz
Dom and Andrea Varacallo
Sharon M. and Peter C. Varischetti
Dr. Amy and Lawrence Way
Sharon Wantuck
Edward Welch
Bill and Star Young
 
 

TESTIMONIALS

Gasbarre
We are proud to support the capital campaign for DuBois Central Catholic. We value the close-knit community, nurturing atmosphere, and strong moral foundation the school provides. The emphasis on structure, discipline, and academic excellence aligns with our values, ensuring that our children are well-prepared for their future. Supporting this campaign allows us to contribute to the continued growth and success of a school that plays a vital role in our family's life and the community. - Alex and Laura Gasbarre
Monsignor Krebs
Our first DREAM was to build a modern PK to 12 school with a unique design, a great faculty and student body. That dream has been completed. Now it is time to DREAM again. We begin "LOOKING TO THE FUTURE" to update and create. I encourage everyone to make this DREAM come true. - Monsignor Henry Krebs

A FINAL NOTE FROM MARK BARCHONY, ADVANCEMENT DIRECTOR

OUR INVITATION

When you give to DuBois Central Catholic, you affirm that the legacy entrusted to you is worth preserving and passing on to the next generation of students. The support you provide has a direct impact on day-to-day life at DuBois Central Catholic. It helps make tuition more affordable, provides strong academics and competitive curricular programs, and enhances both the services students receive and the facilities in which they learn. Please, consider making a gift today to Looking to the Future, The Campaign for DuBois Central Catholic.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

If you would like to invest in our campaign, please contact
Gretchen Caruso
Gretchen Caruso, President
Phone: 814-371-3060 x620
Email: [email protected]
Mark Barchony
Mark Barchony, Advancement Director
Phone: 814-371-3060 x632
Email: [email protected]