This year marks the 12th anniversary of the Transforming Lives Dinner, an event that raises critical funds for tuition assistance. Your support will ensure that an O’Dowd education is accessible to students of all socio-economic backgrounds - students who share their unique identities, experiences, heritages, and gifts - enriching the lives of everyone in our community.
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Please join us at the Transforming Lives Dinner as we come together to raise over $550,000 in support of tuition assistance at O'Dowd. All gifts are important in helping us to achieve this goal.
“I just love the fact that everyone can be supportive of everyone no matter what they're doing... everyone's always going to be there and encourage each other.”
- Ryan O'Donnell '23
Event
Join us on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6 – 9 pm in the Bishop John S. Cummins Center on the O’Dowd campus.
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Tickets must be purchased by October 28, 2024.
This year’s event will include:
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A reception with live music
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Seated dinner in the Knauss Gymnasium provided by Carrie Dove Catering
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Keynote Speaker: Damon Covington '91, Fire Chief, City of Oakland
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Student speakers who bring to life the experience of an O’Dowd education
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Auction-style paddle raise for tuition assistance
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Tickets are $200 per person
Registration is closed.
Cornerstone Donors
Demonstrate your commitment to transforming students’ lives by becoming a Cornerstone Donor.
Every successful fundraising journey begins with a strong foundation, and at O’Dowd, that foundation is our Cornerstone Donors. By making a Cornerstone gift ahead of our Transforming Lives Dinner, you play a crucial role in driving the success of our fundraising efforts and amplifying the impact of every contribution on the night of the event. You also have an additional opportunity to support tuition assistance by boosting your initial donation and raising your paddle in the auction-style paddle raise.
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Donation levels range are $1,000, $2,500, $5,000, $10,000, $15,000 and $25,340 - the amount of O'Dowd's 2024-25 full tuition.
About
The Transforming Lives Dinner began in 2013 to assist O’Dowd in providing tuition grants to all students requiring financial assistance. Cumulatively, Transforming Lives has raised over $3.3 million. Your ticket purchase grants you access to an unforgettable event and ensures your sponsorships and donations are dedicated to providing critical tuition assistance. By joining us, you’re directly contributing to our mission of raising $550,000 this year, every dollar of which will make a profound impact on students in need.
O’Dowd’s commitment to access and affordability ensures that tuition assistance is available to as many incoming 9th grade students with demonstrated financial need as possible. For the 2024-25 school year, the school is providing $4,100,000 to close to 30% of our students with grants ranging from $1,800 - $25,340 per year.
Donate
Unable to attend? You can still make a meaningful impact! Your donation will directly fund tuition assistance for O’Dowd students, empowering them to reach their full potential. Every contribution, no matter the size, plays a vital role in transforming lives!
By donating, you’re giving opportunity, hope, and a brighter future to deserving students. Together, we can make this year’s campaign the most impactful yet!