Supporting CDH: Making a Difference, Every Month

August 17, 2021

Designating your workplace United Way or Community Campaign gift to Cretin-Derham Hall is an easy and painless way to give. The money is deducted directly from your paycheck and sent straight to CDH. If your company has a matching gift program, you can help CDH even more. Simply check with your HR department to see if a matching gift is possible. It's a great way to maximize your contribution to Cretin-Derham Hall!

Meet a Monthly Donor: Kate Steineman '94

 

What is your job title/employer? Senior Vice President, Business Liaison Manager at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

Why do you give to CDH? I love to give back to a school that provided me with a lifetime of life lessons and friends. 

Why do you give via your workplace? I am lucky that my employer will match what I give, which enables me to give even more to my alma mater. 

How long have you been giving to CDH? I believe it has been well over fifteen years at this point. 

What do you hope that your gift provides to current and future students? I hope the gift I give enables students to reach for the stars and fulfill their academic dreams. 

Why would you encourage other people to give? It is an amazing feeling to give back to your high school.

How else do you stay connected to CDH as an alum? I have had the opportunity to speak to students and have been an assistant coach for the Boys Swim and Dive team for over fifteen years – GO RAIDERS!

"We love knowing that we can count on Kate and our other monthly givers! Those regular donations, and the matches they come with, help sustain our mission," said Peggy Gilligan, Director of Annual Fund. "Check if your employer offers a match!"

If you want to make a monthly gift to CDH, check with your employer! You can also make your monthly gift online. 

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