HALTON CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S EDUCATION FOUNDATION
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Mission Statement
Mission Statement - To help HCDSB students succeed at school by providing financial support to families in need. Vision Statement - All HCDSB students have equitable opportunities at school, regardless of financial barriers.
About This Cause
WHO WE ARE The Christian teachings of hope, generosity, respect, dignity, and equity are at the heart of the Halton Catholic Children’s Foundation and inform the impact we strive to have in our community. Through the work of our volunteers and donors – in partnership with the staff and teachers of our Halton Catholic District School Board schools – we are able to help bring these teachings to life. The Halton Catholic Children's Foundation (HCCF) is an independent charity that has partnered with the Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) to support their students and families in need. We raise funds to help HCDSB students overcome financial barriers to learning, which helps our students succeed in school. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed But an Achievement Gap can form between students from low-income households and their peers. The ability for a student to fully engage in their learning journey – including technology, trips, teams, and other projects that sometimes require funds to participate - can make an enormous difference in their learning success. In addition, social exclusion, shame, anger, stigma, low self-esteem, low confidence, and loss of hope are all issues related to student poverty. The ability to fully participate in their education alongside their peers alleviates the Mental Health Challenges that accompany many of our HCDSB students in need. A Canadian Teachers’ Federation Report indicates that Low-income students experience: • reduced motivation to learn • delayed cognitive development • lower achievement • less participation in extra-curricular activities • lower career aspirations • interrupted school attendance • lower post-secondary attendance • an increased risk of illiteracy • higher drop-out rates WHAT WE DO Our faith guides us to help our neighbours in need “….whatever you do for the least of these, my brothers and sisters, you do for me…” Matthew 25:40 As a Catholic Community, we are called by Jesus to care for others. At HCCF, we strive to do this by providing financial assistance to students and their families in need - creating Hope, Dignity and Equity so that students can access learning and education without financial barriers to success. We raise funds to help HCDSB students cover costs for: • Basic necessities, such as food and clothing, school supplies, shoes, eyeglasses, personal hygiene items, and learning technology • School activities with a fee, such as school trips, team fees, and other learning materials We believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed But an Achievement Gap can form between students from low-income households and their peers. The ability for a student to fully engage in their learning journey – including technology, trips, teams, and other projects that sometimes require funds to participate - can make an enormous difference in their learning success. In addition, social exclusion, shame, anger, stigma, low self-esteem, low confidence, and loss of hope are all issues related to student poverty. The ability to fully participate in their education alongside their peers alleviates the Mental Health Challenges that accompany many of our HCCSB students in need. Examples of the Impact of the HCCF Student Guardian Program: • “Once the child’s home life was more stable, she was able to learn. So this child with a mild intellectual delay is now working towards her high school diploma, which has changed her life and her life trajectory incredibly.” HCDSB Social Worker • “FG is a 16 year old student whose circumstances have required her to live independently at a young age. The support from HCCF was used to purchase groceries and small household items, such as dishes and cutlery when FG moved into a rented room situation. Receiving the funding has been evidence for FG that her school team wishes to support her to reach her potential despite her difficult life circumstances.” – HCDSB Social Worker • “The family has just suffered a major loss. The mom passed away in April. Dad had to put his business on hold in order to care for Mom and get extra treatment out of country, which was a major expense. They have 4 children, 3 year old twins, 6 year old in grade 1 and 9 year old in grade 4. We would like to spend this money in grocery gift cards at the Superstore - this way clothing can be purchased for this family as well.” HCDSB Principal • “Please know you have had an incredible impact on her dreams and hopes for the future!” – HCDSB Principal