We began in 2002, awarding one modest $500 scholarship. Since our inception we have been able to grow our committee and the dollars we raise. In the past 16 years, we have awarded over $185,000 and helped almost 75 students financially.  We are very proud of our efforts and accomplishments, and we know that our mission has never been more important.

 

Past recipients have been from schools such as:

Gemini Junior High School, Clarence E. Culver, St. Juliana, St. John Brebeuf, Maine West High School, Niles North High School, Niles West High School, Notre Dame College Prep, St. Mary of the Woods, Resurrection High School, Maine East High School, Loyola Academy, Northridge Prep

Scholarships have also been granted to children of employees at:

Ed Garvey & Co., St. Benedict Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Fifth Third Bank, Professional Eye Care Center, Niles Public Library, Golf Mill Shopping Center, Niles Family Fitness Center, Village of Niles, Bradford Group, Callero & Callero LLP, Shure Incorporated, W.W. Grainger, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Express Employment Professionals, Niles Fire Department, Niles Township, Niles Police Department, Sparkfactor, Microlink Devices and East Maine School District 63, Park Ridge School District 64