Who Can Benefit

Your gift to the Foundation creates opportunities for children to receive a Christian education when the family does not have sufficient funds.  Through our donor partnerships, we have been able to provide needed supplies for teachers and students to enhance their educational experience.  Academic achievement is also recognized through scholarships to students in grades six through twelve in Christian schools.  We have successfully expanded the Outreach Mission of the Church through your gifts.

Foundation grants are designed to provide essential support for:

• K-12 student tuition
• Academic Achievement Awards
• School supplies and textbooks
• Classroom technology and science equipment
• Musical instruments and PE equipment
• Classroom improvements and facilities
• Teacher continuing education needs

Building on the Legacy of the Education Foundation

The results of your support of Foundation activities can be seen in the lives of the many recipients.

The parents of two children in Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran School tearfully met with the Principal to inform him that the father had lost his job and their children would be leaving the school because they could no longer afford the tuition.  They were very happy to hear that the Foundation had funds set aside for emergency use.  The children continue to attend Shepherd of the Desert.

Parents of a first year public high school attendee applied for and received financial support for their daughter who was not enjoying her high school experience academically or socially.  A large student/teacher ratio did not help her academics.  In the first year at Valley Lutheran, her grades went from C’s to A’s and B’s.  She became a permanent member on the honor roll to her graduation day.  Her grateful parents say that the financial support she received changed her life.  She is studying to become a Christian elementary school teacher.