The International Catholic Stewardship Council recognizes the Alive in Hope Foundation for its Excellence among over one-hundred eligible Catholic Foundations.
Dallas, TX (October 11, 2009) – The Alive in Hope Foundation of the Diocese of Brooklyn was presented the International Catholic Stewardship Council’s Award for Excellence in Total Foundation Effort at its annual conference.
The International Catholic Stewardship Council represents Archdioceses and Dioceses throughout the world. Every year, competitive awards are distributed in categories related to Annual Appeals, Parish Stewardship, Planned Giving and Catholic Foundations. Last year, the Alive in Hope Foundation received Honorable Mention for its Total Foundation effort. This year, the Alive in Hope Foundation received the award for Total Foundation effort based on its structure, operations, grant making and fundraising programs, and events.
We are proud of these achievements, and realize there is much more work that needs to be done to support the spiritual, social and educational needs of the people of our great Diocese. The Alive in Hope Foundation is in excellent company among the distinguished Foundations who have received the award in previous years. The Award for Excellence in Total Foundation Effort is international acknowledgment of the Alive in Hope Foundation’s commitment to its mission and service to the people of Brooklyn and Queens.
We, in turn, acknowledge our Board, staff, and all of our Hope Builders, past and present, who partner with us and make it possible to share the gift of hope with others.
Student Sponsor Partners
The Alive in Hope Foundation now partners with Student Sponsor Partners (SSP) to provide scholarships to students entering the 9th grade at the following High Schools: Bishop Ford Central Catholic High School, Bishop Kearney High School, Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, Catherine McAuley High School, Holy Cross High School, The Mary Louis Academy, and St. Joseph High School.
Last year, the Foundation, in conjunction with Student Sponsor Partners, helped award 79 freshmen with an average scholarship of $2,870. The Alive in Hope Foundation continues to expand its efforts to provide scholarships and grants to High Schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Contact info@aliveinhope.org for more information.
Fourth Annual Bishop's Christmas Luncheon
On Monday, December 14, the Alive in Hope Foundation will host its Fourth Annual Bishop’s Christmas Luncheon. For the first time, the event will be held at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach, Queens. Along with Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio, this year’s Honorary Co-Chair, renowned Chef Michael Lomonaco, will join Co-Chairs Mary Ann Mattone and Susan Rohan and the Alive in Hope Foundation in honoring Mr. Peter Labbat and Mrs. Karen Kiehl Labbat with the Pope John Paul II Distinguished Stewardship Award – a truly deserving honor for two individuals who are dedicated to Catholic education in the Diocese of Brooklyn.
