TRAIN UP 5K AND FUN RUN
Saturday, October 17, 7:30-10:30 AM at CHA
Whether you’re a runner or prefer to just walk, DON’T MISS the Train Up 5K and Fun Run. The 5K race begins at 8:00 AM, with others to follow. This event isn’t just for CHA families, teachers, grandparents, and alumni, it’s for ANYONE. All proceeds, of course, go to our Train Up Campaign.
We’ll have something for everyone! A 50 yard and ¼ mile dash for the littles, a 1 Mile Fun Run, and the 5K (open to 3rd graders through adults). Don’t want to run or walk? Sign up to volunteer!
Don’t miss the sponsor village with food, drinks, and community connections. The event will conclude with a groundbreaking ceremony for our brand new Activity Center at 10:00 AM.
THE "WHY" WALL
We seek to honor EVERY donor who gives at least $1,000 over the three years of the Train Up Campaign by inviting you to declare your “WHY.”
Why did you give? Maybe it’s because CHA puts Jesus first. Or because of a specific teacher. Perhaps CHA changed your life or the life of your child.
Each “why” will be displayed on a commemorative plaque, and donors also have the option of including their name. The beauty of this is that while it does honor gifts to the campaign— what endures is the message itself—your “why”—inspiring students, families, and future givers for years to come. That kind of multi-generational impact is what CHA is all about.
So join in. Submit your why wall legacy.
$6,700,000 Activity Center
Essential Expansion
Since moving into CHA's current building 30 years ago, we have maxed out usage of our current Gymnasium and Student Center for concurrent physical education classes, pushing Early Education and Lower School classes to run activities in our hallways during the winter and inclement weather.
After school Middle and Upper School teams compete for the same gym space, and practice and game times are compromised as teams are forced to shuttle off campus to local gyms or churches.
Our Train Up Campaign does a slam dunk on these obstacles through the construction of a beautiful Activity Center in the center of campus, with a main entrance from the glass hallway. The new facility will accommodate far more fans than our current gym. With telescoping seating and a retractable divider, the facility will be big enough to host two full court basketball games and four tournament-style volleyball games simultaneously.
Scroll down for drawings and descriptions of the new space!
$2,700,000 Lion Fund
A Strategy for Success
Every year, CHA raises significant funds to support the school’s annual budget, bridging the divide between tuition and space sharing income and the costs to provide a robust Christian education in excellent facilities.
This annual funding is critical in order to continue our commitment to student financial aid, as well as excellence in co-curriculars, academics, technology, athletics, and the arts.
A strong Lion Fund allows us to both advance and excel in these crucial areas. Spread out over the three years of the campaign, CHA would be able to put $900,000 per year toward these initiatives.
$2,600,000 Debt Elimination
A Boost toward the Finish Line
The Train Up Campaign will completely eliminate CHA’s current $2.6 million debt within the next three years. In March of 2025, the Board voted to nearly double-match the $1 million of Campaign funds dedicated toward the school’s debt. We believe so strongly in the impact of this that CHA is contributing $1.6 million of its own money, funded by both the school’s annual budget over the next three years and its healthy reserves.
The act of completely eradicating the school’s debt in three years will free up over $250,000 from our annual budget—funds that can instead be used for tangible needs such as increased teacher compensation, enhanced programs, or financial aid.
Consider this: putting $250,000 back in the school’s annual budget is the equivalent of interest earned from a $5 million endowment! CHA’s debt has been a burden on the school for decades. With your help, we can completely get rid of it once and for all.
Contact Information
Tawnya Patterson, Manager of Development
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 847-446-5252 x2308
