Organization
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School prepares kindergarten through grade 8 students in East Saint Louis and surrounding communities to become the next generation of wholesome, responsible, and dedicated leaders of their communities and of our world. As the only remaining Catholic school in East Saint Louis they provide an education that leads to the transformative systemic change needed for success.
Partnership #1 (2015)
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School had recently begun reconnecting with neighborhood alumni, and discovered a powerful opportunity to engage them in the future of the school. The Brown Sisters issued a 5:1 challenge grant to incentivize new donors to help fund much needed capital improvements around the school.
Partnership #2 (2023)
Sister Thea Bowman’s Kindergarten-3rd grade playground was closed due to old and irreparable equipment. Students were previously using this area during the day and in after school programs, but no longer have a safe place to keep young minds and bodies moving safely, which is crucial for their mental, physical, and academic development. The Brown Sisters Foundation issued a challenge grant to replace the playground with a new, safe and relevant play area, as well as utilize the funding to engage new and existing donors to donate to the school’s overall mission.