WHO WE ARE & HOW WE SERVE

Ave Maria Homeschool Academy is a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit with a mission to serve typical and neurodiverse students by providing educational, extracurricular, spiritual, community, and charitable support for homeschooling families. We offer a unique homeschool hybrid program 4 days a week for both typical and neurodiverse students in a Catholic setting. Students benefit from academic and extracurricular classes, theology and Marian classes, sports, field trips, dances, volunteer opportunities, and more! We have grown over 50% in the last few months serving nearly 100 students.

CURRENT INITIATIVES

PHASE 1 - **SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS

We have 2 talented and experienced special education teachers. Our Neurodiverse Services Team is developing an educational service plan for every child enrolled in our program. This means each student is provided a specialized academic experience and the attention they deserve.

NEED: Hire 4 more special education teachers and additional sped tools, curriculum, and supplies. Cost: $150,000

PHASE 2 - **COMPREHENSIVE FINE ARTS PROGRAM

Our fine arts program has exploded with demand! We currently offer piano and drum ensemble, guitar lessons, theatre, visual arts, and dance. Fine art lessons are a dream-come-true for many children and we need funding to expand the offering and purchase instruments.

NEED: Hire 2 more fine arts teachers and purchase instruments. COST: $125,000

PHASE 3 - **EXPAND OUR PHYSICAL LOCATION

We're busting at the seams and need more space! We need to expand our physical location and add another 3000 sq ft. This means customizing space to add several classrooms and a sensory room for our neurosensitive kiddos.

NEED: Lease additional space and purchase furniture/Catholic decor. COST: $25,000/month lease, and one-time $45,000 for specialized furniture and supplies.

HOW TO SUPPORT US

• Please keep Ave Maria in prayer. With God all things are possible.

• A donation as little as $10/month would be greatly appreciated!

OUR CORE VALUES

Catholic Tradition: Valuing the rich traditions and liturgical practices of the Catholic Church, incorporating them into co-op activities and celebrations, and passing them on to future generations.

Virtue Formation: Promoting the development of virtues and character formation in accordance with the Catholic moral teachings, cultivating charitable habits of love, kindness, honesty, humility, and integrity.

Service and Outreach: Encouraging students and families to serve others, both within the co-op and in the wider community, through acts of charity and community service initiatives.

Parental Involvement: Encouraging active participation of parents in the education of their children, recognizing parents as the primary educators and supporting them in their role as spiritual guides and primary educators of their children.

Respect for Life: Emphasizing the dignity and sanctity of human life from conception to natural death, fostering a culture that respects and defends the dignity and rights of all individuals.

Community Support: Fostering a sense of belonging and creating a supportive community where families can come together to share resources, experiences, and faith.

Stewardship: Fostering an appreciation for God’s creation and the responsible use of resources, including the environment, time, talents, and finances, in accordance with Catholic teaching.

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