School Tuition Organization of SOUTHEAST IOWA

     "I received my award letter regarding my 8th grade son's STO grant.  I wanted to thank you, and all that assisted with this program for your help and dedication in providing financial assistance to low income Catholic families.

     I am a single mother of a 13 year old son, who has received very limited child support over the years.  After working as a Head Start teacher for several years, this summer I started graduate school in an Advanced Standing Social Work program, involving intensive study and a 500 hour practicum.  Receiving this grant relieves the burden of tuition and allows me to be more available to my son after school. 

     Our Catholic school is not just a school for us, but is family, and completes ours.  Beyond academics and the school walls, my son has enriched his spiritual development, self-concept, and character through extracurricular activities, Boy Scouts, sports and parish life.  My son talks about wanting to be a Knight of Columbus when he turns 18, and being a "Big Brother." 

     Thank you for helping in providing a glimpse of hope and a quality Catholic education for my son.  Please share my gratitude and thanks."

Anonymous