2025 TEA FOR TUITION

Join us for a Derby-inspired Race for the Roses celebration while supporting Tuition Assistance!

 

Sunday, April 13, 2025

2:00pm - 4:30pm

Mercy Gymnasium

Gourmet Tea ~ Mimosas ~ Light Bites ~ Desserts

The Tea is a tradition at the heart of our Mercy Mission. Each year, the Alumnae Association hosts this springtime tea to ensure bright futures for Mercy girls by raising money for tuition assistance. The Alumnae Association awards approximately $40,000 in funds to support students in need of financial assistance. Enjoy gourmet tea, mimosas (guests 21+), light bites and desserts with friends and performance by the Mercyaires. 

We also look forward to spotlighting our Alumnae Awardees!

HOST A TABLE

Table Hostesses are the heart and soul of Tea for Tuition. They invite their friends, colleagues, family members, and neighbors to the party.

ATTEND

Are you interested in attending by yourself or with a few friends? We will welcome you at a mix-and-mingle table.

SPONSOR

Sponsoring the Tea is a great way to give exposure to your business or lend support as an individual. We have several sponsorship levels.

RAFFLE

We are thrilled to offer TWO exciting raffles open to everyone! You do not need to be present to win. Grab your raffle tickets today here before they are gone.

Designer Bag Raffle: Yves Saint Laurent Lou Puffer Toy Shoulder Bag in Beige valued at $2,597. $100 per ticket. Only 100 tickets will be sold.

Brown Bag Raffle: Featuring a variety of prizes including a Lottery Ticket Tree, Orin Jewelers Gift, Four Porch Pots, and more. $20 per ticket or six tickets for $100.
 

BE AN ABSENTEA DONOR

If you are unable to join the Tea in person, we welcome your support as an AbsenTEA donor! All donations directly support the Mercy Tuition Assistance Fund and are accepted in any denomination.

CONTACT

 
Mercy Alumnae Office
Gina DeAgostino Gray '91
248-893-3535

PAST TEA FOR TUITION EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

ABOUT THE ALUMNAE TEA FOR TUITION

The Alumnae Association gathers for a springtime tea to ensure bright futures for Mercy girls by raising money for tuition assistance. Each year, the Alumnae Association awards approximately $40,000 in funds to support students in need of financial assistance. It is our mission to pay a Mercy education forward and continue to educate Women Who Make a Difference.

"No work of charity can be more productive of good to society than the careful instruction of women." The Venerable Catherine McAuley, Founder of the Sisters of Mercy