Seeds of Hope is committed to the belief that helping children in need
is not only a rewarding experience, it is a duty and responsibility to
future generations. Educating an impoverished child is saving a life –
opening up a world of hope and opportunity where frequently none
exists. Poverty, violence, and racial friction are obstacles that often
prevent children from achieving their potential. The mission of Seeds
of Hope is to reduce these obstacles by strengthening the empowering
role of Catholic education, which, by its nature helps break the cycle of
violence, reinforces family unity, encourages civic responsibility, builds
moral character in students, and heals divided neighborhoods.
Mission
The mission of the Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust is to make the
tremendous benefits of a Catholic education available to Denver's
children living in economically disadvantaged areas. Through tuition
assistance grants, operating support, and grants for programs and
technology, Seeds of Hope supports the Catholic elementary schools
serving a low-income, high minority population concentrated in the
inner-city of Denver.
History
Established in 1996, Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust is a partnership
between the Archdiocese of Denver and concerned business and
community leaders. Seeds of Hope provides increased funds for
tuition
assistance and solidifies the financial position of the Catholic
elementary
schools affiliated with the Archdiocese of Denver.
Originally, Seeds of Hope helped to expand the reach of the six S.U.N.
schools (Schools in Urban Neighborhoods), who joined efforts in 1987
to
ensure quality education for economically disadvantaged children.
These schools served, and still do serve, predominantly single parent
households in areas profoundly impacted by poverty and violence.
The
six schools include: Annunciation, Guardian Angels, Loyola,
Presentation
of our Lady, St. Francis de Sales, and St. Rose of Lima.
More than ninety
percent of the students in these schools have a
minority background.