The Aim Higher Foundation

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An Honorary Tour! 😊 Thank you to The Aim Higher Foundation ! 💙 We were honored with a visit from Mrs. Christy Eberhardt who delivered tuition support funding to our school.

Pictured are some of our students who showed Mrs. Eberhardt around our school science lab! 🔬🧪

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Each year, students in our school are supported through the Aim Higher Foundation. Earlier this week, we enjoyed a visit from President, Ricky Austin and Board Member, Margaret Requet (NDA Board Member & Alumni Parent) of the Aim Higher Foundation, who were delivering our scholarship awards for this school year.

We are grateful to be part of Aim Higher's amazing work and the gift of Catholic education that they give to so many. Thank you to all who make these scholarships possible.

The Aim Higher Foundation

We had another wonderful day, delivering scholarship funding to schools around the area. Thank you to each of these communities for your support of the Aim Higher Foundation.

Are you a part of one of these communities? Give them a shout out in the comments!

A huge thank you to The Aim Higher Foundation for their unwavering support of St. Hubert Catholic School and our students! Your generous scholarships for our students make a significant impact on their educational journey. We appreciate your dedication to fostering excellence in education across all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. 📚💙

We partner with every Catholic school serving K-8 students in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and we're grateful for each of these connections that ultimately benefit thousands of students. Our Director of Scholarship Programs, Mike O'Keefe has been visiting schools and delivering scholarship funds this week, and we relish this time with students and principals!

It’s (check) giving season around here!

Yesterday Mike O'Keefe from The Aim Higher Foundation presented Principal Butel with a check for scholarships granted to Faithful Shepherd families. We thank Aim Higher for their commitment to Catholic education!

One family's story of the kindness found in Catholic schools. A note of gratitude to the Divine Mercy and Bethlehem Academy community as well. Read more here: https://aimhigherfoundation.org/2023/11/family-values-kindness/
Divine Mercy Catholic School Bethlehem Academy

The Aim Higher Foundation understands that “Unlocking Potential” isn't just a tagline; it's a promise. Through the Aim Higher Scholarships, we empower children to explore their passions, embrace their uniqueness, and chart a course for a future filled with possibilities. Read more about our work as this year comes to a close: https://ow.ly/4Fib50QeEWg

Aim Higher Scholar graduate, Andrea Urzua, shared these words with us during the 2023 Night of Light. We know that more children need our assistance to attend their local Catholic school. Please give today, any amount helps, to the Aim Higher Foundation. https://ow.ly/clMz50Qc97J

Over the past several years, has been an increasingly important give day for our mission—to help more children experience the transformative benefits of a Catholic education. We invite you to donate this Giving Tuesday and help unlock the potential of even more students by making Catholic schools more accessible. Your gift, no matter the size, can bring positive change.

https://aimhigherfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2023-annual-appeal

As you look ahead to Giving Tuesday and year-end giving, please know that the Aim Higher Foundation supports all these payment methods. Thank you for your generosity!

Help the Aim Higher Foundation continue to reach even more children! We invite you to share this post with your family and friends and ask them to participate in next week's .

We seek to ensure that all children can access the life-changing benefits of a Catholic school. We know that these schools will benefit not only their futures but also the future of our communities and world.

We're hiring! The Office Manager and Executive Assistant supports the President, serves as Liaison to the Board of Directors, oversees office operations, and assists essential advancement and scholarship initiatives. Find out more: https://aimhigherfoundation.org/careers/

We are working to change this! Thank you to each and every one of our generous donors and supporters who makes a Catholic education possible for Aim Higher Scholars!

We are honored to work for families who want a Catholic education for their children. The Aim Higher Foundation Team is grateful to open these doors. Thank you for your support.

Can't stop! Here are a few more captures from this year's Night of Light.

Application season is upon us. If you or someone you know would like to send their child/children to a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, check the Aim Higher Foundation box on your TADS application.

Without you, we simply could not have reached these new heights for our mission. Thank you for being a part of the 2023 Night of Light celebration.

Happy Veterans Day to those who have served our country through the military, creating the opportunity for families not only to dream about a better future for their children, but to have the freedom and foundation upon which to build it.

This year’s Night of Light was illuminated by the incredible student choir, led by Musical Director, Ben Wagner of

We are grateful for your time and talent!Included in this year’s choir were students from:


St. Jerome School, Maplewood, MN St. Thomas More School and
Shakopee Area Catholic School - SACS

Just 10 days ago, more than 600 guests joined us for the 11th annual Night of Light Celebration. We are grateful to our speakers, Archbishop Bernard Hebda and Andrea Urzua, our student choir, the Encalada family at St. John Paul II Catholic School, and all the sponsors and benefactors who made October 27th an unforgettable evening.

We're honored to announce more than $850,000 was raised for our scholarship programs!

See more photos from the event: https://nightoflight.info/bwg_album/2023-night-of-light/

"During a previous Night of Light, I called the Aim Higher Foundation’s work a movement in service to Catholic schools," Archbishop Hebda. Thank you for your witness and continuing support.

Andrea Urzua, an Aim Higher elementary Catholic school scholarship recipient who is now a junior at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, told a record 640 people at the organization’s 11th annual “Night of Light” gala that their support makes a difference in the lives of many Catholic elementary school students — including her.

https://aimhigherfoundation.org/2023/11/this-just-in-from-the-catholic-spirit/ The Catholic Spirit

Every child deserves the best education available.

Regardless of their family background, ethnicity, financial situation, or religion, every child deserves the best education.

Share this with anyone you know who wants their child to experience a Catholic school!

The Aim Higher Scholarship is a $1,000, student-based scholarship awarded to K-8 students from families with demonstrated financial need. Once a student is awarded the scholarship, they will receive an additional $1,000 each year up to and through 8th grade as long as the yearly financial aid application continues to show need.

Begin your application here: https://aimhigherfoundation.org/scholarships/

The 11th annual Night of Light surpassed our hopes and projections. Thank you for making this year's celebration one for the history books!

Not only did we have more guests than ever at the event (more than 640!), but thanks to record-breaking numbers of sponsorships, auctions, and fund-a-need donations, we raised more funds for our scholarship program than any other previous Night of Light! The more than $850,000 raised will drive our ability to award more scholarships to more students to attend a Catholic school next year.

All the final touches are in place for tonight's celebration! Our Aim Higher Team has planned and attended to every detail at The Depot. If you can't join us, please consider joining our mission with a gift or bid in the Silent Auction. https://nightoflight.info/

It all starts in less than 24 hours! The Night of Light 2023 will happen tomorrow evening. We are ready and excited to welcome you to a night like no other. Huge thanks to all of our generous sponsors!

This year's Night of Light guests can look forward to a spectacular Live Auction! Bid on the Parlour Burger Truck, 4 premium Notre Dame football tickets and private tours, whiskey tasting for 25, week's stay at a beautiful FL condo and flight, and a gourmet dinner with Archbishop Hebda.

Bid at the Silent Auction now! https://one.bidpal.net/nightoflight2023/browse/all

We invite you to make a gift today for our tuition-assistance scholarships. Your donation to the Aim Higher Foundation goes directly toward helping students in the greater St. Paul-Minneapolis area access a life-changing Catholic education.

https://aimhigherfoundation.app.neoncrm.com/forms/night-of-light-donation

It's this Friday! We know that our premiere event, the Night of Light, would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors, donors, and friends. We are so grateful to our Diamond Level Sponsors: Don and Diane Mulligan.

This Friday is the Night of Light! We cannot wait to gather in support of students in need. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to our Diamond Level Sponsors, Doug and Sandy Milroy.

We are less than a week until the Night of Light 2023! The evening celebration would not be possible without the
contributions of our sponsors, donors, and friends. In a special way, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our Diamond Level Sponsors, Jane and Archie Black.

For the 2023-24 school year, the Aim Higher Foundation received 6,619 applications, and we awarded 2,330 students – nearly 15% of all students in grades K-8 in the Archdiocese. We want to help even more!