Community Raises Funds for COVID-19 Tuition Relief
May 13, 2020
The coronavirus has impacted our community in many ways, For some families, it has made affording a CDH education next year out of reach. In May, we held a special Give Day to raise funds to support families who may be experiencing financial difficulties due to the pandemic.
"We want everyone to be able to return as part of our CDH community," said Frank Miley, President. "We launched this COVID-19 tuition relief fund to specifically support families struggling due to job loss, furloughs due to the coronavirus. We will do what we can to make sure the pandemic does not put a CDH education at risk!"
Why Our Donors Give
"This may be a tough time for many of us to be making donations, as we are all facing uncertainty. Knowing these funds will go directly to support students who might be impacted by extraordinary circumstances so far beyond their control compelled me to donate in this specific way. For families who have worked hard to invest in and support their children's education, and who suddenly find themselves without the means to continue that support, the difficult choice to discontinue that opportunity just feels so wrong. Coming together to support each other is what the CDH community does best and what makes the school unique and we wanted to be a part of that." - Martha Hanzel Johnson '87
"The request for help to the COVID-19 emergency fund struck me as the perfect place to direct our contribution this year. Our hearts go out to all our students and young adults experiencing a seismic alteration in the present and near-future they anticipated. Financial, relational, educational, psychological, spiritual challenges can present stressors for which they deserve support and hope. May we all rise on their behalf." - Mary Ann Goodman Reilly '57
"In challenging times community is vital, and in times like these I am keenly aware of where I came from, and the opportunities it has afforded me. As CDH grads, my brother and I have always felt supported by this community. Our teachers, coaches, and classmates cheered us through the highs and offered helping hands through the lows. This fundraiser is an opportunity for us to give back, pay it forward, and support the community that has given us so much. If we all band together in that mentality we can ensure this community remains strong for current and future students." - John Onwualu '09
"I know many CDH families may be struggling financially right now. The CDH family always pulls together to support one another, and my donation was part of that." - Kaitlin Beaudry Turner '99
If you made a gift, thank you! If you have not given yet, there is still time to make a gift, online or through Venmo @Cretin-DerhamHall.