The Cornerstone Fund

The Cornerstone Fund is Metrolina Christian Academy's annual giving initiative.  It is our first priority of giving where everyone associated with our school is asked to make a financial gift during the school year.  This gift is in addition to tuition and fees and any other money you may give MCA throughout the year. 

Through our annual Cornerstone Fund, you have the opportunity to give the gift of Kingdom education...a gift that impacts eternity for generations to come. This year, MCA's Faith Goal is $450,000 with the monies raised to be invested in the following areas (by percentage of amount raised):

MCA considers the annual Cornerstone Fund its most critical fundraising effort because it supports all students and programs (Early Education through 12^th grade) by providing for enhancements and resources that are not otherwise covered by tuition. The Cornerstone Fund also serves to support the school's mission in training and equipping our young people to be champions for Christ, as well as provide a strong foundation for the continued growth of MCA's ministry. 

The funds raised through the Cornerstone Fund not only provide 'extras' to many of the school's programs sooner than would otherwise be available, but also allows MCA to keep tuition at a more affordable level for all families.  Your tax-deductible gift is vital in maintaining and improving educational excellence at MCA. Gifts of any size are a blessing and greatly needed as each one makes a difference in educating our students for the cause of Christ.

Through the annual Cornerstone Fund, the generous support of our school families, grandparents, alumni and friends have allowed us to fund many wonderful enhancements and resources beyond the general budget. 

Here's a sampling of major enhancements made possible by the Cornerstone Fund over the last few years:

• new buses for field trips and athletic events
• improved security measures - card-access only doors and security cameras
• STEAM initiatives 
• mobile iPad labs 
• Lower School and Early Education playground equipment
• tuition assistance
• professional development for staff
• new campus server
• athletic scoreboards
• band instruments
• state of the art digital keyboard for performing arts 
• campus improvements - such as covered walkways, new flooring for classrooms and hallways, and new gym floor
• funding for building projects - outdoor athletic complex, Math & Science, Technology & Visual Arts, and the new Performing Arts & Student Center

The Kick-Off Event - "Always a Warrior"

October 25 - November 19, 2021
Each year, MCA begins the annual fundraising efforts of The Cornerstone Fund with its four-week campaign, known as the Kick-Off Event. The Kick-Off Event is an intentional effort to raise as much of our total yearly goal of $450,000 Goal for the Cornerstone Fund as possible. The monies raised during the Kick-Off Event are invested right away in programs and enhancements that directly impact our students.  (To learn more about the Cornerstone Fund and how the monies raised will be invested, please click the Cornerstone Fund tab above.)

Your donation can be a one-time gift, a recurring monthly gift or a pledge amount to be fulfilled by June 30th.  It can also include a matching gift from your employer, payroll deduction through your employer or even a donation to an ‘open’ United Way Campaign sponsored by your employer.

Each year during the Kick-Off Event, MCA sets fundraising goals for each of it's divisions: Early Education, Lower School, Middle School, and High School. The goal is for everyone, including students, to be all in for what God has planned for MCA.  If a division meets their fundraising goal, they receive a special reward during the school year. The goals and rewards for each division are as follows:

Early Education Center
GOAL - $20,000 | Reward: Students receive an MCA drawstring bag. Jr. K students receive a Ice Cream Fun Day

Lower School
GOAL - $88,000 | Reward: Students (Jr. K-5th grade) receive a Ice Cream Fun Day

Middle School
GOAL - $65,000 | Reward: Students receive extended lunch with Food Trucks

High School
GOAL - $88,000 | Reward: Students receive extended lunch with Food Trucks