Giving Back: One Couple’s Inspiring Philanthropic Journey By Jennifer Nimmo
Director of Communications
There is positive power in twos. Whether it’s the Dynamic Duo or history’s most iconic couples, two is stronger than just one and do-good efforts are doubled. This is certainly the case for Kathryn and Stephen Arata ‘84 and their philanthropic philosophy. Kathryn and Stephen Arata are a husband and wife team for whom charitable giving means a true investment of time, talent and treasure. Kathryn and Stephen decided long ago that it wasn’t enough for them to simply write a check. They have founded, championed, expanded, and nurtured numerous charitable endeavors with their church, the community, their alma
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mater, and Bishop Lynch High School. As a couple, Kathryn and Stephen are a true match and have co-chaired two capital campaigns for Lovers Lane United Methodist Church. In addition to co-chairing the Parents Leadership Council at Southern Methodist University (SMU), they each serve on various SMU boards. “We feel it is our responsibility to understand the organization’s mission and practices – and to see that transparency – to lend our support,” said Kathryn.
