On Friday, April 4, 598 Legacy supporters joined together at the Heritage Center for a compelling evening of fellowship and hearing God’s vision for Legacy Christian Academy.
Jake Mulvihill, Head of School, spent a portion of the evening sharing the rich history of our school before announcing one of the most impactful strategic initiatives he believes he has been a part of in his 13 years of Leadership at Legacy. Last month, Meadow Creek Church members approved Legacy’s $9M offer for 25 acres and all the current buildings. This allows Meadow Creek to keep 5 acres in the SW corner of the current campus and build their own 25,000 square foot church.
This strategic initiative is substantial for our community and for Meadow Creek Church. To fully encompass the direction God is leading our organizations, take a look at an important video that recaps the significant step we are taking next.
During the evening, those in attendance at the Gala walked through how this purchase would be funded through our community.
The Board has approved a $4M loan equivalent to our current rent, thus ensuring a cash neutral position for our budget and has dedicated a portion of the school’s reserve to assist in this important purchase.
This left a $3.5M need. By God’s grace, $1.5M had already been committed by donors and another donor stepped forward committing to a $1M match for any donations raised or pledged at the Gala.
On Friday, the Legacy community was given the opportunity to participate in funding this $1M to purchase the 25 acres and buildings to Secure the Future for Legacy. I was able to share that in the few weeks leading up to the Gala, a few donors had already committed $400,000 toward the $1M match goal leaving a $600,000 need for the night of the Gala.
An astounding $744,537 was raised during the evening. We have full confidence in our God, but this number blew us away! There is so much to celebrate! With our deepest sincerity, we want to say thank you!
We are truly amazed at the generous faithfulness of our giving community. God has provided in an amazing way. As we look to the future, we know every gift we receive to Secure Our Future puts us in a stronger financial position.
There is still time to have a hand in this historical purchase for Legacy. Every dollar given above and beyond our Gala goal goes directly toward reducing our loan amount and creating additional financial strength as we take ownership of the entire Meadow Creek Church buildings.
For those that have not yet joined our community, would you prayerfully consider giving a gift by April 30, 2025? Every gift and every giver makes a difference. Our giving site is still open and available to accept gifts online. If you would like to make a pledge over the next 12 months, please contact Jake Mulvihill or Dennis Zwirchitz, our Advancement Director.
Thank you for the support and generosity you have given to Secure the Future of Legacy. It is so clear that God’s hand is here. Thank you for trusting Him to increase your faith through your giving.
In addition to this specific call to action, at the Gala we celebrated who we are as a school, stories of transformation, and where God has led us through the Ascending Together Campaign, which was completed December 31, 2024, because of the incredible generosity of our community. Take a look at the video shared at the Gala, which highlights the direct impact your giving toward building and infrastructure has on student experiences.
Our future as a school focused on excellence in Christ-centered education is possible because of your gifts. It is a joy to partner with you in this journey with our eyes set on Who matters most in the year to come.