St. Elizabeth Girls’ Academy must practice what it preaches – self-sufficiency. We problem solve, plan for the future and steward our funds wisely. Earlier this week, I told the story about our drinking water. The problem: highest expense. The solution: rain tanks.
Fast-forward about six years, and jump from rain tanks to food. Yes, SEGA is facing another problem. Food is our largest cost now. But just like the rain tanks, we have a plan of action. We are solving that problem through long term planning. The key word here is profit center.
Current SEGA profit centers include entertainment rentals and catering programs for local events and celebrations. You will see expansion of these programs with the new campus. As well, new profit centers will emerge – food and uniforms. We will grow our own food, as well as sell locally, thus decreasing our $2,500 monthly food cost. The spacious campus will allow the seamstress program the ability to take on uniform contracts from schools and hospitality centers.
All funds from our profit centers are invested right back into SEGA. As we increase our profit center dollars, we become less reliant on donations, and the girls gain true hands-on experiences and education.
Peace and Love,
Cristen
