URSULINE SISTERS MISSION
SERVING WARREN (OH) / SOUTHERN TRUMBULL COUNTY AND NORTHERN TRUMBULL COUNTY
AMOUNT DONATED: $250
In 2016, the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown founded Ursuline Sisters Mission to oversee and strengthen their vibrant and life-giving ministries and continue to provide leadership and support in the region long into the future. With radical compassion and respect for all, we offer housing, food, healthcare, education, wellness, and advocacy. In 2017, Ursuline Sisters Mission developed the Education Outreach Program. The Scholars Program was developed under the Education Outreach umbrella to assist low-income students with the opportunity to achieve post-secondary education by focusing on scholar support & educational advocacy; financial assistance; personal & professional development opportunities; and mentorship.
Giving Week Progress:
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $1,000
Programs Supported by Your Donations
Potential donations will support our Ursuline Sisters Mission Scholars Program. The Scholars Program serves students who are 200% below the poverty level and are pursuing post-secondary education, including colleges and technical programs. We have a four-pronged approach to break the cycle of generational poverty through post-secondary education, including providing personal and professional development opportunities, financial support, student advocacy, and case management, as well as mentorship opportunities. In this program, we provide financial assistance such as purchasing textbooks, school supplies, and monthly gift cards for food and travel expenses to remove barriers to education. We also provide referrals to community resources for scholarships and grants to aid in academic-related needs. We provide and refer our Scholars to training programs and workshops on various topics such as financial management, time management, stress management, and academic/study skills. Lastly, one-on-one support is provided by our program coordinator, who engages in student advocacy and essential case management services.
Needs that Cannot beMet without Your Help
Clients seeking services face complex barriers that often exceed available resources. We are also seeing increased demand for our Scholars Program. Because we serve the whole person, we recognize that unmet basic needs, like housing, food, transportation, childcare, and car repairs, directly impact education and career success. While we offer emergency support when possible, requests are rising beyond our current capacity. To respond, we introduced OktoberVines, a new annual fundraiser featuring a full dinner with beer and wine tastings, complementing our Golf Outing and Fullness of Life Campaign. We also plan to add another fundraising event to better meet growing needs.
