WAYS TO SUPPORT THE NEWMAN CENTER

Below is a statement of our annual budget and expected income for the fiscal year. The items listed are normal operating expenses and don't even fall in the categories below of particular project wants that need additional support (with the exception of the FOCUS Missionaries line item). Any way that you can support the Newman Center financially goes towards running an effective ministry in support of the mission of the SDSM& T community to develop the next generation of leaders, problem-solvers, and virtuous citizens centered on Christ. 

FUNDING NEEDS

FOCUS Missionaries

One of our major ongoing costs each year is our FOCUS team that requires $68,000 in funding each year. The 4 FOCUS missionaries are invaluable to the mission of the Newman Center and any support towards our annual commitment is very much appreciated. Contact us to learn more about how you can help to ensure we are able to support a FOCUS team for years to come! 

Newsletters & Marketing Materials

Helping spread the word about the wonderful things that are happening at the Newman Center takes time and money to produce. Our budget is really small for this but to help the Newman Center become a regular presence in the sight of our supporters would be a huge blessing! Help us reach this goal!  

Commercial Dishwasher

The Newman Center feeds over 60 people each Sunday, with students regularly using the kitchen throughout the busy week! We currently have 2 very basic dishwashers that can take over 2hrs to complete a cleaning cycle. To have a commercial quality dishwasher would help those serving the meals in a huge way! Help us reach this goal!  

Security Camera System (Inside & Out)

This fall we were hit with an act of vandalism to our beautiful center which helped us realize that our lack of security could be a difficult thing for us. With our center being on a major thouroughfare to and from the school and so close to downtown and a growing homeless population it would be a great thing to have a way to monitor our center so that it can be used for years to come! Help us reach this goal! 

Parking Lot Sealing & Resurfacing

This is one of those items that was never built into the budget but is a basic need that must be taken care of sooner than later if we want to avoid costly damage and additional work to our parking lot. Help us reach this goal! 

• Reconciliation room ceiling divider (est. $300)

• Norwex cleaning products (eco friendly) (est. $1,000 helps save cost on harsh chemicals)

• LED lighting for entire facility (inside & out) (est. $7,000 - est. annual energy savings:  $1,693)

• Matching set of cope and humeral veil for adoration (est. $1,500)

• Elevator (addresses ADA needs for our facility. Waiting for a final estimate.) 

• Statuary for the Main Chapel

Other Wish List Items

Below is a list of items not currently budgeted for but we would love to have. (This list is not all-inclusive.)

COMPLETED PROJECTS

Patio Furniture Donations

When I arrived at the Newman Center, we only had a couple pieces of old, dilapidated furniture out on our back patio, so in interest of the students and anyone they may visit our beautiful center, Fr. Mark and I huddled around the idea to purchase new, weather-resistant and durable patio furniture.  We wanted to make a more inviting and comfortable space for everyone to enjoy as they soak in the sun or enjoy a nice breeze on our patio area.  Fr. Mark was amazing and through his personal outreach in these efforts, he was able to secure the necessary funding to purchase beautiful and perfect patio furniture this place so desperately needed.  Way to go Fr. Mark and thank you to the following individuals who blessed us with their generosity: Richard & Nancy Gowen, Rick & Rebecca Moser, Peg Westrich, Scott & Mary Kenner, Paul Kenner, Todd Kenner, Fr. Mark McCormick, Kevin & Carol Huether, Brendan & Jonette Murphy, William & Sara Gartland, and Joe & Toni McCormick. Your generosity is amazing and we THANK YOU for making this a much more inviting place to be for years to come!!  Please come by to enjoy it for yourselves

Rocker Square to Newman Sidewalk Project

This Fall we had an immediate need for a sidewalk connecting the North side of the Newman Center patio to the main sidewalk that connects Rocker Square I & II. The additional sidewalk now meets current ADA compliance needs and requests from current Newman Center attendees. Not only does it allow the Newman Center to be connected to the SDSM&T campus in the physical sense, but it also proves to be a very “welcoming invitation” to any student, faculty, alumni and potential consumer of Newman Center offerings. We are blessed that a very generous family that loves to support the Newman Center has committed to paying for the entire cost of the project. This project was completed this November. Thank you Mary and Mike Rafferty for your incredible generosity!

WAYS TO GIVE

Gifts of support can be sent to "Rapid City Catholic Newman Center, 316 E. Kansas City Street, Rapid City, SD 57701 or online using the form below! 

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