New San Antonio fund gives financial aid to parents, Catholic schools

Published: 2007-11-28

SAN ANTONIO (CNS) -- A new initiative is under way in the San Antonio Archdiocese to provide financial assistance to parents who want a Catholic education for their children but cannot afford it. Called "Hope for the Future," it will raise funds to help eligible families pay tuition and to give grants to Catholic schools. A recent study of Catholic schools conducted by a research team led by Richard Gambitta of the University of Texas at San Antonio found that the greatest barrier to parents sending their children to Catholic schools is the financial cost. "Hope for the Future" aims to give hundreds of elementary- and secondary-level students the opportunity to attend Catholic schools through tuition assistance and provide financial support for programs and services that will allow Catholic schools to meet the contemporary demands of education, while providing a link to their Catholic roots, values and identity. "Hope for the Future will provide an opportunity for generous people throughout the archdiocese to invest in the future of our greatest treasure, our children," said Archbishop Jose H. Gomez when he announced the initiative this fall.

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