Jesuit Dallas extends its deepest gratitude to the David M. Crowley Foundation, which approved a grant of $75,000 in the spring to the School, including $70,000 to the service immersion program for underserved students.
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David M. Crowley Foundation Increases Support for Service Immersion
The Crowley Foundation is one of Jesuit’s staunchest advocates in providing a meaningful service immersion program that removes the financial barriers associated with travel and participation costs. Since first partnering with Jesuit Dallas on this initiative, nearly 200 students have been provided with the opportunity to experience the global education program who otherwise would not have been able to participate. Service to others is a cornerstone in the School’s educational ethos, and Jesuit Dallas is blessed to offer one of the most comprehensive service immersion programs of any high school in the country. “We sincerely hope this contribution continues to allow the young men of Jesuit Dallas to reach their potential and put their faith into action by truly being Men for Others,” offered Crowley Foundation President, Sandra Hallmark and Vice President of Programs, Delia Johnson, in a shared statement. “On behalf of the Foundation and our Board of Directors, we wish Jesuit continued success!”
PL A N TO GIVE BACK Making a lasting difference...
Ernie Kluft and his late wife, Cheryl, knew that they had made the right high school choice for their son, Mike. “It’s often the little things that stay with you, like our initial freshman parent’s football meeting. A parent asked if every child received the same playing time. Coach Rufe Brewton responded, “At Jesuit, the best athlete gets to play the most, and we encourage and motivate our students to strive to be the best.” Hearing Coach Brewton say that, Cheryl and I knew we’d made the right high school decision for our son.” Ernie and Cheryl’s two sons, Mike ’97 and Eric ’99, both had formative Jesuit experiences. Both graduated from Hanover College where both played collegiate football. Mike earned an MBA from Butler University and is VP of Finance, for Hays and Sons Restoration in Indianapolis. Eric, after a record-setting football career with the Panthers, briefly returned to Jesuit as a coach and sports information director. He is now director of health & performance at Sparta Science. Ernie cites the formation and education that his sons received at Jesuit as integral to their success. “So much credit needs to go to the teachers and counselors, men like David Oglesby, who cared and spent so much time working with my son Michael to find the perfect college fit.” In establishing a legacy, by making a planned gift to Jesuit Dallas in his will and estate plan, Ernie reflected upon his family’s relationship with the School. “It’s the lifelong connection and the relationships that make Jesuit so special. It’s people like Fr. Phil Postell doing so much for my boys and for my family, and later in my sons’ lives, baptizing my grandchildren.”
To learn more about how you can secure Jesuit’s future, contact: John Sabine, Principal Gifts Officer 972-387-8700 x380 jsabine@jesuitcp.org www.jesuitdallas.org/plannedgiving
Of course, the question arises “Why Jesuit and why now,” given such an impactful gift? Ernie’s response was humble; paradoxically simple and profound. “It was a wonderful place for my boys to go and I so appreciated their time at Jesuit.” By including a gift to Jesuit in his will, Ernie Kluft has left a meaningful, Jesuit legacy; one that will continue to help Jesuit Dallas form and educate young men like his sons; Men for Others charged with making a difference in our world.
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