Giving Tuesday: Meet the Makany Family from Maryvale Prep

At Maryvale Prep, Giving Tuesday is more than just a date on the calendar, it’s a moment to pause and reflect on the incredible difference that our families, teachers, and supporters make every single day.

When you give to Maryvale Prep, a 501c3 nonprofit charter school, you’re helping to sustain the mission that makes Great Hearts so special. Your generosity ensures that our students continue to benefit from a rich classical education that shapes not only their minds but also their hearts. Every donation stays right here at our academy and directly supports the teachers, programs, and opportunities that help our students grow into thoughtful, virtuous young people ready to lead lives of purpose and integrity.

Today, we ask that you take a moment to read this testimonial from one of our own families as they share their reasons for choosing Great Hearts and their commitment to giving. These words echo the sentiments of so many of our families and capture exactly why parent partnership is essential to the Great Hearts model.

“We donate to Great Hearts Maryvale Prep because we’ve seen firsthand the difference this school makes in our daughter’s life. She comes home eager to share what she’s learned, and we can see her curiosity and confidence growing every day thanks to her teachers and the thoughtful curriculum. What truly stands out to us, though, is the sense of community—how every family is welcomed, needed, and encouraged to take part. We’ve learned that when times are tough, teachers feel that support the most, and that’s when we want to show up—by volunteering, helping with school activities, or contributing in ways that strengthen the whole school. Our support helps sustain the classes our daughter loves—art, Spanish, music, and PE—but more importantly, it helps create a positive cycle: when parents stand behind the school, the teachers can give even more to our children, and everyone rises together.”

-The Makany Family

We invite you to join the Makany family and us in strengthening the mission that brings our vibrant educational experience to life. Your gift, no matter the size, makes a lasting impact on our students, teachers, and families. Together, we can continue shaping minds and hearts for generations to come.

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