
Mercy hospitality is the heart of our school. Transformation of the cafeteria wing will create a functional, multi-purpose space where students can gather for lunch, learning, outreach, and extracurriculars. This flexible space will allow parents, faculty, staff, and alumni to share in our Mercy mission. These strategic improvements will immediately enhance students’ experience and the functionality of the space. Join our Table of Mercy today with your gift.
FAQs
Will the project be disruptive to our students?
Initial demolition will begin at the end of May at a time when lunches are already typically fun events held outside the cafeteria (such as for Field Day and our schoolwide picnic). Lunch will still be available to purchase during this time. Noise disruption will be minimal. The project will be completed before students return to school in September.
Will this increase the cost of WMA's lunch program?
The cost of this project will not impact the price of the lunch program.
How will the renovation improve food quality and quantity for the students?
How will this project improve lunchtime for the students?
Will my child/ren still have the option to buy lunch occasionally?
Yes. Aside from the increased food options, there will be no changes to our lunch program.
Will this increase tuition?
No, tuition will not increase as a result of the cafeteria renovations. This project will be fully funded by philanthropy.
How will this improve the use of space for parents, teachers, and alumni?
The reconfiguration of space will result in two, centrally located common areas: the student dining room, and a smaller room off the main entrance. Both spaces will have state-of-the-art technology that can be used for educational purposes during the day, or for meetings and special events in the evenings and on weekends. Faculty and staff will use the smaller room at lunchtime, but it will also be used throughout the day as a meeting and multi-use space. It will also be available for the parent community, and possibly the external community, for meetings and small gatherings after school hours.
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CASH / CHECK
Waldron Mercy accepts gifts of cash, securities, and QCDs (IRA Rollover checks). Checks should be made payable to "Waldron Mercy Academy" and can be mailed to:
Waldron Mercy Academy
Attn: Advancement Office
513 Montgomery Avenue
Merion Station, PA 19066

CREDIT CARD
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PAYPAL
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VENMO
We also accept payments through Venmo. Click the link below or search @Waldron-Mercy. Please indicate that your payment is for "Join Our Table"
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES
$500K
STUDENT COMMONS
$250K
FACULTY/
COMMUNITY ROOM
$150K
KITCHEN AREA
$50K
SERVING LINE
$25K
HVAC SYSTEM
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
Hospitality Hub ...............$20,000
Recycling Station ............$15,000
Healthy Food Station .........$10,000
Water Refill Station ...........$3,000
Student Tables w. Benches.....$2,500 ea.
Faculty Room Table ............$1,500 ea.
Serveware For Each Grade ....$1,500 ea.
All gifts of $1,000 or more will be acknowledged on the Donor Recognition Wall.
Every gift will be recognized in the Annual Report.
Gifts can be paid over 3 to 5 years.
CONTACT US
Peg Flynn
Director Alumni Relations
mflynn@waldronmercy.org
610-664-9847 x 131