Our Impact
Since its inception, the St. Bernadette Caritas Society Endowment Fund has contributed over $1,600,000 in support of St. Bernadette Parish and School.
Our major grants include the following:
2010-2023
Over $200,000 in grants made to fund partial or full salaries and benefits for teachers as requested by the Parish office.
2005-2023
More than $900,000 granted in financial aid to St. Bernadette Parish to offset the cost of Catholic education. On average $50,000/year in tuition support granted to the Parish since 2006.
2022
$44,000 granted to provide furnishings and updated technology in the renovated Innovation Center.
2020
Provided new apple laptops for approximately 12 teachers, at the cost of $13,600.
2019-2022
Paid for the cost (~$5,000) of an outside marketing firm to assist in rebranding, including changes to the school logo, marketing materials, and website.
2015
Contributed $115,000 for the renovation of the school kitchen.
2014
$24,000 in grants paid to offset the costs of creating a new Cry Room for the Church and refurbishing the floors in the Parish Activity Center.
2012
Fully funded the conversion of a former school space to the current preschool at a price of nearly $150,000.
2012
Granted $7,800 towards the addition of a new sound system in the Church to provide a better mass environment for all in attendance, including additional accommodations for those with specific needs.