Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado, Inc.

A nonprofit organization

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Children need Catholic education now more than ever, and families need Seeds of Hope scholarships! 

Seeds of Hope provides Hope Scholarships to families so their children can attend a Catholic K-8 school in the Archdiocese of Denver. If a family, regardless of their economic or geographical status, desires a quality, faith-based education, it is the mission and responsibility of Seeds of Hope to make it possible. By providing scholarships and tuition assistance, we give families the choice to send their children to a Catholic school where spiritual, mental, academic, and physical formation is provided.

Seeds of Hope grants not only allow for parent choice in education, but also bolster each school's tuition income. Schools can remain open with this additional funding and continue their work as foundations for their communities and families.

Please consider a gift to help us fulfill our mission and make an impact on the lives of God’s children. 


Impact 

For the 2024-2025 school year;

-Over 1,400 students helped

-$2.6M granted for tuition assistance

Since our inception in 1996:

-26,650 scholarships have been awarded

-$50M+ granted



Results

We recently conducted a comprehensive survey to understand the many benefits and overall impact of a K-8 Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Denver. The information we learned through our survey has reinforced to us that our mission is critical for our students, their families, our communities, and our future leaders. Through our results we found that:

HIGH SCHOOL GPA

Seeds of Hope (SOH) students are well prepared for high school and the proof is from a GPA comparison. SOH Alumni GPA average is 3.51 vs. 2.69 for low-income families in public schools. Statistics show that a student’s high school GPA is an indicator of their future success.  

                                                                                   


PREPARED FOR THE FUTURE

Only 67.5% of Colorado young adults feel as though they are prepared for their future, while our SOH alumni feel much better prepared for adult life. 85.6% of SOH parents with children in college feel their children are better prepared, and 93.8 % with children in the workforce feel they are better prepared for adult life because of their opportunity to have a Catholic education.                                                                                                                                                                              


COMMITMENT TO FAITH

SOH alumni demonstrated a deeper commitment to their Catholic faith at 90% vs. only 54.5% of Colorado Catholics. The results state that SOH families are more likely to attend mass, express their faith, and participate in parish activities. 71% of SOH families participate in parish activities while only 16% of Colorado Catholics do the same. 

                                                                          



Testimony

"It's like being in a family": One mom's experience of unconditional love through Seeds of Hope

Maria Tell’s story is one of tragedy, healing, and God’s unending mercy; one that led her out of Denver as a victim of human trafficking, to a small town in Nebraska, and finally back to freedom with her children in her hometown of Fort Collins.

Click here to read more about Maria's incredible story and how Seeds of Hope was able to help her send her children to Catholic school.

Mission

Seeds of Hope cultivates minds and hearts for Christ by striving to make a transformative Catholic education financially accessible to any family who seeks it.

Background Statement

In 1996, Seeds of Hope (SOH) was founded with the mission of providing tuition assistance to low-income families, enabling their children to attend an Archdiocese of Denver (AoD) Catholic K-8 schools. One of the key founders was Sr. LaVonne Guidoni, a member of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Sr. LaVonne was known for her tireless efforts, including going door-to-door to raise funds, and she dedicated many years to securing millions of dollars to ensure that any child wishing to attend Catholic school could do so.

SOH offers "Hope Scholarships" ranging from $500 to $3,500 per student based on financial need. The organization continues to broaden its impact, providing these scholarships to income eligible students and their families across 30 AoD Catholic K-8 schools. SOH remains committed to its belief that financial limitations should not prevent students from experiencing the benefits of a Catholic education.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Seeds of Hope of Northern Colorado, Inc.

Year Established

2017

Tax id (EIN)

82-1844617

Category

Education

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

1300 S. Steele Street
Denver, CO 80210

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Jefferson County, CO, US

Arapahoe County, CO, US

Adams County, CO, US

Garfield County, CO, US

Phone

303-715-3127

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