Page 4 - 20-21 Annual Report

LETTER FROM THE President

Dear Cor Jesu Community,
This time last year, I
recall thinking ahead
to now, wondering how
we would remember the
2020-2021 school year.
We were in the midst of a half-virtual
school year, talking through masks Clelia Scholarship Program is designed
and trying to project our voices to be a true manifestation of our
through plexiglass partitions. mission and charism by making a
Cor Jesu education available to any
Little did I know that one year later, I
would describe 2020-2021 as nothing academically-qualified young woman,
less than inspirational. Despite constantly regardless of her ability to pay. Buoyed
evolving circumstances, restrictions and by the recurring commitment of seven
quarantines, parents and teachers rallied donors, we welcomed five members
to support the young women of Cor Jesu to the Class of 2025 whose tuition,
through the tumult. Our staff exercised fees and experiences will be covered
every creative muscle they could to under the umbrella of this scholarship.
create meaningful virtual events. And I invite you to learn more on page 8.
you, our generous community, gave in Throughout the last year, I have found
ways that have left us marveling, still. myself frequently turning to one of
my favorite quotes by Blessed Clelia
With families facing economic
uncertainty, we shifted all fundraising Merloni, foundress of the Apostles of
to focus on Annual Fund, our primary the Sacred Heart of Jesus: “God visits
source of financial aid. With the help us every day with so many lights, with
of Giving Tuesday and our Auction so many inspirations of his grace.”
Fund-a-Need, we raised approximately Never have those words rung more
$700,000 in unrestricted donations for true than in the last year. Thank
the year. Meanwhile, our endowment you for sharing your light – your
topped $11 million, further ensuring the inspiration – with Cor Jesu.
stability of this wonderful institution. Sincerely in Christ,
And then there was the development
of the program I’m most grateful
to introduce: the Blessed Clelia Sr. Mary Grace Walsh, ASCJ, Ph.D.
Scholarship Program. The Blessed Cor Jesu Academy President

2 | FY 2020-21 DATES: JULY 1, 2020-JUNE 30, 2021