Vision of Hope
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Vision of Hope provides financial support for eight inner-city schools affiliated with the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. These elementary schools serve more than 1,500 students in the Bay Area and Los Angeles and include: St. James and St. Anthony-Immaculate Conception in San Francisco; St. Elizabeth in Oakland; and in LA, Sacred Heart, St. Michael, St. Frances X. Cabrini, St. Ignatius of Loyola, and Santa Teresita.
St. Michael’s is blessed to be a Vision of Hope school, as Vision of Hope provides tuition assistance to enable financially-challenged families to send their children to quality Catholic schools. Vision of Hope’s mission is to ensure the quality, affordability and vibrant future of the schools, the children and the communities they serve.
Please help Vision of Hope provide hope and empowerment through a quality Catholic education. You can donate online, participate in one of their fundraising events, or join Vision of Hope’s Legacy Circle by including them in your estate plans.
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Contributions to Vision of Hope are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Vision of Hope’s Tax I.D. is 94-3356021.
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Koins for Kids
Koins for Kids is a student fundraiser that is held each winter to benefit the mission of the Dominican Sisters’ Vision of Hope. Students collect coins to raise money for tuition assistance at Vision of Hope Schools.Through their participation, students learn the joys of helping other children.
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Scholarships
Veritas & Cade Memorial Scholarships
Each year, the Principal selects one seventh grade student to compete for these scholarships. The nominated student exemplifies the qualities (respect for others, leadership ability, and a love for learning) of the Dominican Sisters for which these scholarships are named, Sister Mary Thomas Veritas and Sister Renilde Cade. One student out of the eight Vision of Hope school nominees will win the Veritas Scholarship while the other seven students will receive a Cade Scholarship. Students who win the scholarships are awarded $1,500 in tuition assistance.
2019 Cade/Veritas Scholar: Kenya Sarabia
2020 Cade/Veritas Scholar: Emelyn Alvarado
2021 Cade/Veritas Scholar: Jacqueline Reynaga
2022 Cade/Veritas Scholar: Kevin Zenteno
2023 Cade/Veritas Scholar: Jordan Glenn
Sister John Martin Fixa Memorial ScholarshipThe Principal nominates a sixth grade student who embodies the qualities of Sister Johnnie, which include academic performance, school leadership, positive relationships with others, and the Christian virtues of: kindness, humility, dedication, joy, and compassion. One student is nominated from each of the eight Vision of Hope schools and only two students will receive scholarships of $1,500 for tuition assistance.
2019 Sister Johnnie Scholar: Jade Martinez
2020 Sister Johnnie Scholar: Faith Ruiz
2021 Sister Johnnie Scholar: Victor Galvez
2022 Sister Johnnie Scholar: Yanley Lopez
2023 Sister Johnnie Scholar: Mike CalelRobert M. Holstein Jr. Memorial Scholarship
Each year the Dominican Sisters Vision of Hope awards the Robert M. Holstein, Jr. Memorial Scholarship to two eighth grade students who carry on Mr. Holstein’s legacy of being a person for others (concern for social justice, compassion, and service to others). The Holstein Scholars receive a $1,500 tuition scholarship for their eighth grade year and their names are immortalized on a plaque that hangs in the main hallway at St. Michael’s School. This scholar is selected by the Principal.
2018-2019 Holstein Scholars: Marissa Garcia & Abby Gonzalez
2019-2020 Holstein Scholars: Esmeralda Sandoval & Hector Sandoval
2020-2021 Holstein Scholars: Christopher Kim & Jacqueline Sanchez
2021-2022 Holstein Scholars: Jacqueline Reynaga, Christopher Heredia, Estrella Castro
2022-2023 Holstein Scholars: Katie Gomez, Isayah Castillo, Yassert-Siles-Rohr
Carlson Family Scholarship
Established by the Carlson Family, this scholarship serves African American families who desire a Catholic education for their children, but need financial assistance. This scholarship is restricted to the five Los Angeles Vision of Hope Schools.
2022: Sullivan Family
2023: Wilson Family
Levy- Smith Scholarship
Established by Laurie and Jeff Smith in memory of Laurie's mother. It supports new students in grades K-2 who cannot afford a
Catholic education at two Los Angeles Vision of Hope schools. Each recipiemt receives $3000 annually for two years.
2022: Andy Velasquez, Angel Velasquez
2023: Andy Velasquez, Angel Velasquez, Alexandra Garcia, Karla Garcia
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