Why is There Such a High Need?
In fact, 355 students who applied for tuition assistance to attend Catholic schools in the previous school year. D.O.R.S. provided scholarships to 33 students last year. We would love to help more students in need.
Catholic Schools were established to provide a quality education grounded in Catholic principles to all children. Unfortunately, due to a number of circumstances, such increasing education costs, diminished attendance and wage fluctuations, tuition became too expensive for many families. There are still many parents who want to give their child a Catholic education, but because of financial limitations, it feels like an impossibility. D.O.R.S. was created to help these parents and children.
By donating to D.O.R.S. you are providing a student with an outstanding education that helps them grow mentally, morally and spiritually.
100% of donations are applied to the scholarship.
History of the D.O.R.S. Program
Established in 2010, the Diocesan Scholarship was the joint vision of Bishop Emeritus Philip Straling and Bishop Randolph Calvo. Their goal was to provide funds to students who could not afford to attend Catholic Schools in the Reno area. In doing so, D.O.R.S. hopes to see more students succeed academically while they learn valuable moral principles and grow into responsible citizens.
Initially funded by an anonymous $100,000 donation and matched by the Diocese of Reno, these scholarships provide access to Catholic education to students most in need. In 2011-2012 this same donor offered a $50,000 matching contribution, and donors nearly met this challenge, raising an additional $42,000. For the year 2013, we raised $ 100,000.00, and the same anonymous donor matched that amount! In 2014, we raised over $44,000.00, which was again matched! In Spring 2014, the National Catholic Education Association, (NCEA) recognized the Diocese of Reno for our success by naming us the recipient of the Catherine T. McNamee, CSJ Award for “Outstanding Leadership in Promoting a Vision of Catholic Education that Welcomes and Serves Cultural and Economic Diversity and Enhances Services for Students with Special Needs.” The anonymous donor has agreed to match any donated contributions for this upcoming year. Please donate now to effectively double your contribution.
For more information, call (775) 326-9430, or email us.
- John Anxo, M.D., President, Diocese of Reno School Board
- Karen Barreras, M.Ed., Superintendent of Catholic Schools
- Jim Carrico, Finance Chair, Diocese of Reno School Board
- Jim Cavilia, Esq., Diocese of Reno School Board
- Randy Pane, DDS, Vice President, Diocese of Reno School Board
- Linda Remington, Bishop Manogue Catholic High School Board Member
Your Donation Matters
Every year an anonymous donor has matched the funds raised with an equal contribution, effectively doubling everyone’s donation. Even a small amount of money could be enough to help us provide education for a student in need.
2011-2012 – $42,000 raised $50,000 matched
2013 – $100,000 raised and matched
2014 – $44,000 raised and matched