Needs
At SPSA, we believe that economic circumstances should never limit a child's access to a transformative Catholic education. In Southeast Dallas, where 1 in 5 children face food insecurity, 68% of our families live below the poverty line and the rest are considered low income. Even though SPSA offers the lowest tuition in the Diocese of Dallas, far below the actual costs to educate a child, 75% of our students still rely on scholarships or financial aid to attend.
SPSA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) and IS NOT financially supported by a Catholic parish or the Catholic Diocese. We rely entirely on the generosity of people like you to carry out our mission. With your help, our students will have opportunities to succeed all the way through college and then give back to this community. This is a unique experience for students in Southeast Dallas and our students and families do not take this opportunity for granted. As we celebrate a decade of growth and success, we invite you to help us build a sustainable future so we can continue serving the children and families of Southeast Dallas for years to come.
Our top funding priorities are:
- Educational enhancement and sustainability
- Removing tuition barriers
- Support for teacher salaries
- Parent Engagement and Education Program (PEEP)
While our funding priorities are big, donations of any size will ensure that our students are fed, have the supplies and support they need to thrive in the classroom, and that our parents are equipped to assist their children on their educational journey.