At St. Therese, our mission is to ignite the faith, minds, and dreams of every child who walks through our doors. This mission is only possible when we come together as a community - just as God calls us to do.
Running a school like ours takes more than passion and prayer, it takes resources. And like many schools, we’re facing rising costs and limited funding. We’ve worked hard to protect the quality of education your children receive, but we’ve reached a point where we need your help.
Here’s what you may not know:
It costs $14,000 to educate each student at St. Therese. Yet, we intentionally charge less—about $8,500 on average—so that more families can access a Catholic education. This means we provide over $375,000 in tuition assistance each year to ensure that no child is turned away because of financial need.
We will rely on our Annual Fund to fill that deficit. This year, our goal is to raise $200,000, and we need every family to participate in whatever meaningful way they can.
Why your gift matters:
Your donation to the Annual Fund directly supports:
- Tuition assistance for families in need
- Fair wages for our dedicated teachers
- Classroom instruction and staffing
- Essential learning materials
- Enrichment programs and extracurriculars
- A safe, supportive learning environment
And here’s the exciting part:
A generous donor has pledged to match every dollar we raise—up to $100,000! That means your gift will go twice as far. And, it means we only need to raise $100,000 for this year. We are so grateful for this match!
St. Therese Catholic Academy serves families from over 30 zip codes, with 88% of our students identifying as students of color. We are proud to continue the legacy started by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, who built this school on faith and service. Today, we carry that legacy forward—but we need your help to do it.
Together, we can ensure that every child who dreams of a St. Therese education can receive one. We Can Do All Things!
