Nativity Preparatory Academy

The 9th annual Billy D Classic is less than one week away!  Since 2013, we have raised over $365,000, so I would like to personally thank all of you for contributing to that accomplishment. It has come through many generous donations (large and small) to Nativity Preparatory Academy. Many of us have contributed because Billy touched our hearts in some way,  but there is another reason to contribute: Opportunity.

The Rochester City School District is consistently among the WORST in the United States where the graduation rate hovers around 50% each year. Nativity effectively changes the odds as 90% of its students will go on to graduate high school. In fact, nine members of the class of 2017 are presently working on their college application process. Additionally, all 16 of the graduates of the class of 2019 not only successfully matriculated to private, college preparatory high schools but have successfully completed their freshman years. 

 Nativity, a school where Billy taught, uses mostly donations, fundraisers, and foundation support to provide unique opportunities that these student would not usually have. Nativity has opened its doors and poured its resources back into the community for its students and they have responded. In 2020 and 2021, in the midst of a global pandemic, Nativity boasted an impressive 95% attendance rate using both in-person and virtual learning.

 I am asking for your contribution (large or small) to provide another opportunity for one who truly needs it. Sponsorship begins at $300 and if you would like to do that click the link here: https://www.billydclassic.com/. For those of us who would like make a difference in other ways, Go Fund Me has answered our call! The funds will go directly to Nativity Prep and it's info is listed on this page.

For some extra incentive, I WILL PERSONALLY MATCH THE FIRST $1,000 donated.  
   

Sources: 

https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/local/communities/time-to-educate/stories/2018/06/06/worst-public-schools-america-rochester-ny-rcsd-kodak-park-school-41/550929002/

Nativity Preparatory 2019-2020 Annual Report, available at http://nativityrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Nativity-Rochester-2019-20-Annual-Report-Final-12.8.20.pdf

The 8th annual Billy D Classic is 5 days away!  Since 2013, we have raised over $300,000, so I would like to personally thank all of you for that accomplishment. It has come through many generous donations (large and small) to Nativity Preparatory Academy. Many of us have contributed because Billy touched our hearts in some way,  but there is another reason to contribute: Opportunity. The Rochester City District is consistently among the WORST in the United States where the graduation rate hovers around 50% each year. Nativity effectively changes the odds as 90% of its students will go on to graduate high School. The school where Billy taught uses mostly donations, fundraisers, and foundation support to provide unique opportunities that these student would not usually have. Above is a picture of the 2019 8th grade graduating class from Nativity Prep (its largest ever) in which all students have enrolled in college-prep high schools!  I am asking for your contribution (large or small) to provide another opportunity for one who truly needs it. Sponsorship begins at $300 and if you would like to do that click the link here: https://www.billydclassic.com/. For those of us who would like make a difference in other ways, Go Fund Me has answered our call! The funds will go directly to Nativity Prep and it's info is listed on this page. For some extra incentive, I WILL PERSONALLY MATCH THE FIRST $500.  Let's get this rolling and hit $5000 by August 2nd!     Sources:  https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/local/communities/time-to-educate/stories/2018/06/06/worst-public-schools-america-rochester-ny-rcsd-kodak-park-school-41/550929002/ http://nativityrochester.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/19-20-Nativity-Prep_Annual-report41.pdf

The 8th Annual Billy D Classic takes place this Sunday. Even though the format is different this year, the cause is still the same; the gift of education. We have raised over $300,000 in the past 8 years and we can not thank everyone enough for their contributions!

But there is another reason to contribute this year: opportunity. 

The Rochester City District is consistently among the WORST in the United States where the graduation rate hovers around 50% every year. Nativity effectively changes the odds as 90% of its students will go on to graduate high school. The school where Billy taught uses mostly donations, fundraisers and foundation support to provide unique opportunities that these students would not usually have.  

William “Billy” D’Antonio was the legend of all legends. Hard to find someone more loving and caring than Billy D. We met freshman year of college and were friends ever since. When everyone got jobs after college, Billy wanted to give back and volunteered to teach at Nativity Prep Academy in Rochester, NY, his hometown. In a short time, the students adored “Mr. D” and he impacted hundreds of students. In 2013, Billy tragically passed away when living in Boston. At his services, we were determined to honor Billy and make the best out of the situation because that’s what Billy would want us to do. We started the Billy D Classic golf tournament in 2013 with all proceeds and donations going to scholarship opportunities for students to attend Nativity Prep Academy in Rochester, NY.  

I am asking for your contribution (large or small) to provide another opportunity to one who truly needs it. Thanks to Go Fund Me, all funds donated will go directly to Nativity Prep.

Let's hit $10,000 before August 2nd!

Thank you and love you all! 

"I'm going to be what I've always wanted to be....dominant"- Billy D 

To learn more about previous events and how to get involved, visit --> www.billydclassic.com