Giving

Advancing the Mission

The legacy of E. D. White lives on through the community that surrounds and supports our school. We are always trying to improve our facilities and programs in a way that makes graduates and our community proud. 

Boyd Hebert '73

Advancement Director

Michelle Fakier Keife '99

Asst. Advancement Director

Donate

We think it is important to partner with our parents, alumni and friends to provide the best education possible for our students. Donations are made in the form of cash and matching gifts to be used to purchase needed educational equipment and supplies. These gifts assure that EDW stays on the cutting edge of education today. This year’s annual fund dollars can be directed by donors to debt reduction, technology, refurnishing the band room, and enhancing athletic dressing facilities.

The Brothers Way

We are thrilled to announce our newest campus project, the Brothers Way—a beautiful walking path and seating area designed to honor the remarkable legacy of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, who have profoundly impacted E. D. White Catholic High School. This project is more than just a physical addition to our campus; it is a heartfelt tribute to the dedication, passion, and faith that the Brothers have instilled in our school community.

Your generous support is crucial for bringing the Brothers Way to life. Contributions will fund the walking path, seating areas, and landscaping, ensuring the project is built to the highest standards and remains a beautiful space for years to come. By investing in the Brothers Way, you honor the legacy of the Brothers while also shaping the future of E. D. White Catholic High School, creating a space that inspires, educates, and uplifts our entire community.

Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana

Support E. D. White Catholic High School through the Catholic Foundation of South Louisiana. Your contributions, whether to existing endowments or by establishing your own, will have a lasting impact on the ministry or cause you care about. By giving through the Catholic Foundation, you invest in the future and success of E. D. White.

Options for giving include:

**Existing Endowments**: Contribute to established endowments that support various ministries and initiatives within the Church.
**Establishing Your Own Endowment**: Create a lasting legacy for a ministry or cause important to you, ensuring your gifts make a difference for years to come.
**Planned Giving**: Arrange to donate assets or financial resources, such as including E. D. White in your will or estate plan, leaving a lasting impact beyond your lifetime.

Explore these options and consider how your generosity can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

The Annual Fund

The annual fund is an opportunity for parents, alumni, or friends to support the mission of E. D. White Catholic High School, a Houma-Thibodaux diocesan school, through an annual giving program. This tax deductible investment is designed to help cover the GAP between the cost of tuition and the actual cost to educate a student during an academic year. The more collected through the annual fund, the less tuition increases.

**How Are the Gifts Used?**
Gifts go directly to the school’s current operational budget, thereby directly benefiting every student.
**How Your Gift Helps Cover the GAP**
Gifts are directed to teacher salaries and benefits, curriculum resources, tuition assistance, technology improvements, faculty development and recruitment, security upgrades, campus improvements, and other aspects of the school’s daily direction.
**Why Participate?**
Participation allows parents grandparents, alumni, and friends to live the mission of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart and the Sisters of Mount Carmel. All gifts are fee-will donations. Every gift, regardless of size matters!

Cardinal Music Pogram

Your generosity towards E. D. White Catholic High School’s Cardinal Music program helps foster a vibrant and enriching musical environment for our students. Contributions support instrument maintenance, music education, and performance opportunities, enabling our young musicians to develop their talents and share their passion with the community. 

Cardinal Athletics

 Your support for E. D. White Catholic High School’s Cardinal Athletics program makes a significant impact! By contributing, you help provide our student-athletes with the resources they need to excel both on and off the field. Your generosity supports equipment, facilities, and opportunities that foster teamwork, discipline, and school spirit. Together, we can ensure our Cardinals soar to new heights! 

Tuition Assistance

E. D. White Catholic High School is dedicated to keeping tuition affordable for students from all economic backgrounds through need-based tuition assistance. The school does not offer any type of scholarship based on proficiency in academics or any co-curricular area. Annual fund donations to tuition assistance allow the school to assist a greater number of families in need.

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto
and Devotional Garden

 The mission of E. D. White Catholic High School is to impart the Catholic faith, promote academic excellence, and enhance self-esteem. We have long desired to provide an area on our campus for quiet and reflective contemplation; an area where students, faculty, parents, and supporters could go to pray the rosary, the stations of the cross, or simply pray in a peaceful environment.

The Our Lady of Mount Carmel grotto and Devotional garden provides such a space for our students. Paying homage to the Sisters of Mount Carmel who last lived in the convent at St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, the grotto is located between E. D. White and St. Joseph under a large oak that was planted when these two school were built long ago.

Your support is crucial in maintaining the beauty and serenity of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Grotto and Devotional Garden. This sacred space offers a place of peace, prayer, and reflection for all who visit. By contributing, you help preserve its tranquility and ensure it remains a spiritual haven for generations to come. 

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"Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver."

-2 Corinthians 9:7

Technology

Technology is shown to be an essential component of a 21st century education. Your generous contribution to our school’s technology fund directly impacts our students’ learning experience. With your support, we can provide cutting-edge tools and resources that enhance education, foster creativity, and prepare our students for the future. 

Thank You

Thank you for your generosity and commitment to preserving the legacy of E. D. White Catholic High School.
Your support will make a lasting difference.