Star Fund

Star Fund

We are very proud to introduce to you the St. Stephen Tuition Assistance Reserve or STAR Fund. The founders of the STAR Fund recognized the need for tuition assistance for St. Stephen families. Currently about 25% of our St. Stephen families demonstrate such a need.

Funds from the STAR Fund can be made available to eligible families at any time throughout the school year, when the family needs assistance the most. Through the gift of generous donors the STAR Fund is already off to an impressive start. Almost $45,000 was raised during the 07’/08’ school year. Of that over $20,000 was used to help families this school year. Our goal for the 08’/09’ school year is $60,000.

All families who meet the criteria set up by the STAR Fund Executive board are eligible.
Donations can be made by filling out the pledge form (36 KB, PDF) or send in a check to church or the school office referencing the STAR Fund. The money you are donating will be designated for tuition assistance ONLY.

You might be asking yourself why should I donate to this fund? First, the STAR Fund offers help to St. Stephen families when they need it most. The STAR Fund is the only fund that is available immediately for use to eligible families. Second, one of the most important forces in longevity of St. Stephen is our alumni. Our alumni are leading the efforts for long term sustainability for St. Stephen by setting a goal for the STAR Fund of $60,000 for August 2009.

We are looking for the alumni of St. Stephen to meet the call of this need, recognizing the value and sense of community you had as a student or parent at St. Stephen. Please consider making a gift and ensuring the St. Stephen experience for another student who today embodies the spirit of the St. Stephen tradition.

We are very blessed to have such a wonderful school. We are looking forward to continuing the St. Stephen tradition for many years. With your assistance we can help more families experience that St. Stephen tradition.