Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
Italian American Community Center
257 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY
Friday, October 17, 2025 at 6:00pm
Italian American Community Center
257 Washington Ave. Ext., Albany, NY
Registration will open on August 1, 2025 on this webpage
You’re Invited!
Join us as we celebrate 70 years of excellence in Catholic education at our 4th Annual Gala and Auction: Forward in Faith: Honoring 70 Years, on October 17, 2025.
This special evening brings together the St. Thomas the Apostle School community, including alumni, parishioners, current families, local business leaders, and friends, for a night of celebration, connection, and giving. Guests will enjoy a lively atmosphere featuring silent and live auctions, delicious food, and uplifting entertainment, all in support of our beloved school.
Support the Future
While Honoring the Past
As we reflect on seven decades of forming minds and hearts in faith, your sponsorship or donation helps ensure that future generations will continue to thrive at St. Thomas. With more than 1,700 graduates over the past 70 years, St. Thomas is proud of its legacy and committed to a vibrant future.
With 250+ guests expected, this is a unique opportunity to promote your business, extend goodwill, and engage with a supportive and enthusiastic community. Auction donations and sponsorships provide meaningful exposure for your business in a setting where attendees are ready to participate, shop, and give generously.
Make a Difference
All sponsorship levels include tickets to the evening’s festivities. Your tax-deductible contribution, whether as a sponsor or through an auction donation, will have a lasting impact on the lives of our students and families.
To support the mission of St. Thomas the Apostle School through this exciting event, please contact gala@stthomas-school.org. Thank you for walking forward in faith with us!
All proceeds will go directly to St. Thomas the Apostle School
Funds raised will:
Support student scholarships
Expand student after school clubs and sports
Programming including Spanish language classes beginning in Preschool
Elective courses such as digital design and sports history
Faithful Sponsor – $10,000
Leading the Way Forward in Faith
• Top billing logo placement on all event materials, program, signage, and website
• Special recognition from the podium during the event
• Front-row premium table for 10 guests
• Full-page ad in the 2025–2026 school musical playbill
• Logo featured prominently on a school event t-shirt
• Dedicated sponsor spotlight post on school social media
• Recognition in parish bulletin and school newsletter
Legacy Sponsor – $5,000
Honoring the Foundation and Building the Future
• Logo on all event materials, programs, and website
• Verbal recognition during the event
• Reserved table for 10 guests
• Half-page ad in the 2025–2026 school musical playbill
• Logo on a future school event t-shirt
• Mention and tag on school social media
Heritage Sponsor – $2,500
Celebrating 70 Years of Faith-Filled Education
• Logo on all event materials, programs, and website
• Verbal recognition during the event
• Reserved table for 8 guests
• Quarter-page ad in the 2025–2026 school musical playbill
• Mention and tag on school social media
Hope Sponsor – $1,500
Supporting the Path Ahead
• Logo on all event materials, programs, and website
• Verbal recognition during the event
• Reserved table for 6 guests
• Mention on school social media
Mission Sponsor – $1,000
Helping Us Grow in Mission and Spirit
• Logo on event materials, programs, and website
• 4 complimentary tickets to the Gala
• Thank you mention on school social media
Friend of St. Thomas – $500
A Faithful Friend of Our School
• Name listed in event program and website
• 2 complimentary tickets to the Gala
• Thank you mention on school social media