Opening Doors Tuition Assistance
Opening Doors
( Tuition Assistance )
Give once or set up a recurring gift. No account required to begin. Gifts welcome through December 1.
Investing in the next generation at Holy Family Catholic Academy
Think of someone who saw something in you before you could see it in yourself: a teacher, a parent, someone whose encouragement helped you believe you had something to offer. That kind of investment stays with us.
For generations, religious sisters helped make Catholic education possible, teaching reading, mathematics, science, and faith. Their dedication built a legacy we now have the opportunity to carry forward. Opening Doors invites us to invest in the next generation.
An education with purpose
At Holy Family Catholic Academy, that investment comes to life every day. As an International Baccalaureate World School, we help students become curious, thoughtful learners who connect what they learn to the world around them. Our Catholic faith gives that learning a deeper purpose: using our gifts in service to others.
Smaller classes, with a teacher and a teaching assistant in every classroom, mean a more personal experience and a strong network of support. Our educators get to know each child's strengths, notice when they need help, and encourage their next step. Students learn to ask meaningful questions, consider different perspectives, and work through challenges. They also learn to ask: Who needs my help? How can I include someone? How can I make a difference?
We're fortunate to have excellent local public schools, and we honor each family's educational choices. At Holy Family, an internationally minded education, personal attention, and Catholic faith come together in a distinctive way.
Why your help matters now
Providing that education takes resources: fair pay for dedicated educators, learning materials, and safe, welcoming classrooms. For some families, tuition is more than they can manage on their own, and the end of Illinois' Invest in Kids scholarship program removed an important source of support for Catholic school families.
Today, 43 Holy Family students receive tuition assistance. Every family contributes toward tuition, and Opening Doors helps meet the remaining need, honoring both their commitment and their children's potential.
Our hope is to build dependable support so that families who choose a Catholic education can see a path forward, even when finances are difficult. Whether you have children here, children elsewhere, or no children of your own, you can help make that possible.
250 families. One shared purpose.
Every household's situation is different, and gifts of every size add up to something meaningful for our students.
- One-time gift: $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, or another amount
- Monthly gift: $10, $25, $40, or another amount. At $25 a month, your first year contributes $300 toward tuition assistance. Monthly gifts continue until you cancel.
Our Community Is Making a Difference
We have been deeply moved by the generosity of our parishioners, Academy families, staff, and friends who have already supported Opening Doors.
Their response has been extraordinary, and we are grateful.
But the true success of Opening Doors is about more than reaching a financial goal. It is about the community we are building and the opportunities we are creating for our students.
Whether you have children attending our Academy, experienced the gift of Catholic education yourself, or simply believe in investing in the next generation, there is a place for you in this effort.
Every gift, regardless of size, is a meaningful investment in our students and their future.
Ways to give by December 1
- Use an Opening Doors envelope in the pews or narthex for a cash or check gift.
- Give to Opening Doors online.
- Stock donations and donor-advised fund grants are welcome. Contact Nick for help arranging either.
Gifts to Opening Doors are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Questions?
Someday, a child may look back and remember the teacher who believed in them, the friend who welcomed them, or the moment their faith became their own. You can be part of what makes those moments possible.
Thank you for opening doors.