The Bruin Spirit Raffle is St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School’s signature all-school fundraiser is a meaningful opportunity for our community to come together in support of our mission.
Since 1870, St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School has served the families of Vallejo and Solano County by providing a faith-filled, college-preparatory education rooted in Catholic values. As we celebrate 155 years of excellence in Catholic education, we remain unwavering in our commitment to building upon this legacy for future generations.
The continued success of SPSV is a testament to the incredible spirit, generosity, and shared vision of our Bruin families, alumni, and supporters. Together, we are shaping lives, strengthening our community, and advancing the mission of Catholic education.
The Bruin Spirit Raffle is here — take your chance to win the Grand Prize of $2,500 while supporting the education and growth of SPSV students.
2025–2026 Bruin Spirit Raffle: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Bruin Spirit Raffle?
The Bruin Spirit Raffle is St. Patrick-St. Vincent Catholic High School’s mandatory all-school fundraiser. It helps offset the rising cost of private education while supporting academic, spiritual, and co-curricular programs that directly benefit our students.
Why is this raffle important?
While tuition covers a significant portion of operating costs, it does not fully cover the actual cost of educating each student. The Bruin Spirit Raffle helps bridge that gap, allowing us to keep tuition more stable and Catholic education more accessible for our families.
Could you tell me what each student is required?
Each student must collect 25 raffle donations
Each donation is $20
Total fundraising requirement is $500 per student
Do I need a physical ticket?
No. There are no physical tickets. Everything is handled digitally.
How do I enter the raffle?
Click the Donation button on a student’s BetterWorld page. Every donation made through that button is automatically converted to raffle entries.
$20 donation equals one entry
$100 donation equals five entries
$200 donation equals 10 entries
You may donate more than once. Each donation adds entries.
Why does the page say “Donation” instead of “Buy Ticket”?
Our raffle runs through a donation platform. Clicking Donation is how you enter. Each $20 donated equals one raffle entry. There are no paper tickets.
How are donations and entries collected?
We use the BetterWorld fundraising platform.
Each student has a personalized peer-to-peer page to share with friends and family
Supporters donate securely online through that page
Entries are recorded automatically; there are no physical tickets
Need help setting up your student page? View the step-by-step guide: Set Up Instructions.
How will winners be selected?
All digital entries are compiled, and the drawing is conducted electronically to ensure fairness. Winners do not need to be present to win.
What are the prizes?
Grand Prize, Raffle Winner: $2,500 cash
Student Prize: $2,500 tuition credit awarded to the student named on the winning donor’s entry. When the raffle ends and a winner is selected, the student whom that winner supported with their donation receives the tuition credit.
Key dates
Donations open: August 29, 2025, at 12:00 AM
Donations close: October 2, 2025, at 6:00 PM
Raffle drawing: October 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM
Winners do not need to be present to win.
What if we cannot collect 25 donations?
Families are responsible for the full $500 commitment. If fewer than 25 donations are received, the remaining balance will be treated as a tax deductible donation to the school.
Prefer to donate instead?
If you would rather not participate in the raffle, you may make a single tax deductible donation of $500 in place of collecting donations. Your generous support still helps us meet our goals and directly benefits our students, teachers, and programs.
How will the funds be used?
One hundred percent of funds raised support:
Academic program enhancement
Co curricular and campus ministry support
Tuition stabilization and student access
Need Help or Have Questions?
Please contact:
Lane Hawkins
Assistant Principal of Advancement
707.644.4425 x. 431
l.hawkins@spsv.org