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With the support of the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Big Shoulders Fund, and many friends of the St. Thomas the Apostle faith community. Providing an exceptional education requires extraordinary resources for further programming, new technology, and improvements. Our goal is to ensure our learning environment inspires students to academic achievement, instills faith values, and encourages them to be involved in the greater world, now and throughout their lifetime.  Whether you are a current school family member, parishioner, alumnus, or friend of STA, your support is greatly appreciated. It will have a lasting impact on the students, faculty, and entire STA community.

Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders

Make a gift to support the children of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School today. With Give Central, you can easily and securely make your gift. You can make one-time or recurring gifts. Thank you for being so supportive!

Ways To Give

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    Cash, check, credit card, money order

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    Online via Give Central

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    Employer Matching Gifts

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    Gifts-in-Kind

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    Planned Gifts

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    Tangible Personal Property

REACH FOR THE STARS ANNUAL FUND

Reach for the STArs is our annual appeal to all who support STA. By making a gift to the Reach for the STArs Annual Fund, you can help provide students with scholarships. Currently, 50% of students who attend STA receive a scholarship, and most families cannot participate without some form of financial assistance. You can make it possible to improve the over 100-year-old building on South Woodlawn Avenue. You can help develop, support, and retain terrific educators and reward their commitment to Catholic faith-based education. You can help provide brilliant students with the necessary resources in a 21st-century classroom.

  • Principal's Fund

    St. Thomas the Apostle is committed to finding ways to ensure that Catholic education is accessible and affordable for all those who desire its advantages for their children. Donations to our Scholarship Fund provide assistance for families in need and emergency tuition for families experiencing loss of employment, sudden or severe illness, or other financial hardships.

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  • Frances Y. & Joseph E. Wiley Memorial Scholarship

    The Frances Y. and Joseph E. Wiley Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by their children to honor Frances Sumiko Yoshida Wiley and Joseph Earl Wiley, revered members of the Hyde Park Community and St. Thomas the Apostle Parish for over 60 years. Frances cared fiercely not only for her own children, but for all of the students. St. Thomas youth were the beneficiaries of numerous enrichment programs for art music and crafts thanks to Mrs. Wiley’s efforts. She also shared her gifts and talents with the school by designing and sewing costumes for the annual St. Thomas Players musical and creating exquisite quilts for auction at fundraisers. Joseph served as a church usher for many years, staying late to count the Sunday collections and talk theology with Fr. Fitzgerald when he was the pastor of STA. He also took Holy Communion to those unable to attend Mass.

    Both Frances and Joe deeply valued the quality, Christ-centered education provided by St. Thomas. All eight of their children attended and graduated from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School. Donations to the fund will be used to assist families experiencing economic hardship or who are in need of emergency financial assistance. Those who make a tax deductible gift to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School through the Frances Y. and Joseph E. Wiley Scholarship Fund will continue to promote their legacy of love for the school and its children.

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  • Monique Lazarde Memorial Scholarship

    Established in honor of Monique Danielle Lazarde, a member of the class of 1979, this memorial scholarship was created by Monique’s family and friends to provide assistance for a deserving student who otherwise would not be able to attend STA. Those who knew Monique remember her as a very involved, outgoing young woman who loved music and had a positive influence on everyone she met. Thanks to the Monique Lazarde Memorial Scholarship, she will continue to inspire others by ensuring young people have the opportunity, as she did, to experience Catholic education.

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  • Candace M. Scheidt Scholarship

    Candace M. Scheidt was principal of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School from 2011 to 2016, leading the school to tremendous growth. Established in honor of her retirement, this scholarship fund recognizes families that exceed the annual 20 service hours requirement.

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EFFORTLESS FUNDRAISING

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  • You can enlist the help of your friends and family on Facebook! Use the link here to easily create your own Facebook fundraiser for STA.

  • You can also enlist the help of your friends and family through your Instagram Stories!

    • Open the camera and take or upload a photo that best highlights STA! You can also use “Create Mode” to create a text-only post.

    • Tap the “sticker” icon at the top.

    • Select the “donation” sticker.

    • Search for and select “St. Thomas the Apostle School” (look for the STA logo next to the name)

    • Customize your fundraiser post.

    • Tap “Send To” and tap “Share” next to your story.

  • Scrip is a nationally recognized fundraising program. The term scrip means “substitute money.” School families, parish families, staff members, and the community are invited to purchase scrip in the form of gift certificates from national and local retailers that can be used just like cash.  Scrip can buy everyday items like groceries, clothing, gas, and other essentials. Businesses donate a certain percentage of the Scrip monies to STA with every purchase. Order forms are available in the School Office, or orders can be placed on the Scrip website.

    STA's enrollment code is: C53A77D411457