Beatitude House’s Ursuline Sisters Scholars Program is announcing three new scholarship recipients.
The Beeghly Fund for Scholars awarded $1,000 to Tymira Stenson. Tymira is studying social work at Ursuline College. The Boardman Rotary Fund for Scholars awarded $1,000 to Ashlee Macormac. Ashlee is pursuing occupational therapy assistant technology at Kent State Ashtabula. And The Kennedy Fund for Scholars awarded $1,000 to Nasheema Wade-Kennedy. Nasheema recently graduated as a licensed practical nurse and will continue pursuing her associate degree in nursing at Eastern Gateway in spring 2021.
“With the help of very generous supporters, Beatitude House is so excited to provide three much-needed and well-deserved scholarships for next semester,” said Emily Moran, Ursuline Sister Scholars Program director.
The Ursuline Sisters Scholars Program of Beatitude House currently serves 39 students and works to break the cycle of poverty through post-secondary education. This program has a three-pronged approach: providing financial support, one-to-one mentorship, and monthly life-skills workshops. Assistance addresses the students’ basic needs for food, clothing, and transportation, and advice from knowledgeable mentors.
More information regarding how to donate, become a mentor, or apply to the program can be found here.
Currently, Beatitude House provides housing for 47 families. Beatitude House also offers language and education support to immigrants through its Immigrant Outreach program and mentoring and financial aid to low-income students seeking to further their education through its Ursuline Sisters Scholars Program. To date, Beatitude House has served more than 7,000 women and children.
To learn more, visit www.beatitudehouse.com.
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