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of CJA families are
receiving financial aid.

“RECEIVING THIS GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIP
over the past four years has
impacted not only me, but
my whole family. Without it, it
would have been very difficult
for my two sisters and myself to
attend Cor Jesu. CJA has made
all the difference in my life. My
experience here has allowed me
to expand my faith, receive an
excellent education and identify
Heart-to-Heart Society my own talents. I have developed
lifelong friends and have created
many special memories. I am
Help your fellow Chargers continue so grateful for this gift!”
GIVING to #ChargeOn at CJA! – Katelyn Steiner ’21, recipient of the
Class of 1976 Class Scholarship

THE HEART-TO-HEART SOCIETY is a group of alumnae who have chosen
to make an automatic recurring gift to their alma mater, providing
financial assistance to fellow Chargers in need. This year, especially,
that need has grown, and CJA is working hard to ensure that
no Charger has to leave Cor Jesu due to financial reasons. But
we can’t do it alone! When you join the Heart-to-Heart Society
and commit to a recurring gift, you are also committing to a “I JOINED THE HEART-TO-HEART SOCIETY
young woman at Cor Jesu and the potential her future holds. at my 5-year Cor Jesu reunion. I
To learn more, visit corjesu.org/H2H. had done a few one-off donations
before, but being back at CJA
SPECIAL NOTE: The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security reminded me how much I’d
(CARES) Act has been extended through 2021, which allows learned and grown in that place.
individual taxpayers to claim an “above-the-line” deduction of up I remember how seeing the new
gym, the expanded parking lot,
to $300 for cash donations. This means that now is the perfect time the dance studio and all the other
to join the Heart-to-Heart Society! For only $25/month or $300/ improvements really touched me.
year, you can help us increase our abilility to meet need and ensure At that moment I knew that Cor
that all qualified students have the opportunity to experience a Jesu could do good things with
Cor Jesu education, regardless of individual financial situations. my donations and that I could
help girls like me become more
confident in themselves through
academics, sports, clubs and all the
other opportunities offered at CJA.
To show our gratitude, I’m still 100% certain that is what
all Heart-to-Heart Society members my donation does. I’m thrilled to
receive a special tumbler! continue watching Cor Jesu grow
with the help of my recurring gift.”
– Claire Trebing Kuehner ’13,
Heart-to-Heart Society Member
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