It is with deep gratitude and admiration that we invite you to support the establishment of the Joan D. Wait Memorial Scholarship at Holy Child Academy.

Joan D. Wait was one of the original Holy Child Academy mothers whose dedication, vision, and generosity helped place HCA on the map of Long Island as a prestigious private Catholic school. Her unwavering commitment to faith-based education and to the children of our community left a lasting legacy that continues to shape our school today.

A devout Catholic, Joan was instrumental in the founding and growth of St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, a steadfast supporter of School of the Holy Child, and served faithfully as a Lady of the Holy Sepulchre. Her life was one of service, faith, and commitment to uplifting others.

In her honor, the Joan D. Wait Memorial Scholarship will provide tuition assistance to Holy Child Academy families in financial need, ensuring that deserving students have access to the transformative education Joan valued so deeply.

Thanks to the generosity of early supporters, we have already raised $10,000 toward our goal of $25,000. We now humbly ask for your support in helping us reach this milestone and secure the future of this scholarship fund.

Your gift, of any size, will honor Joan’s extraordinary legacy while directly supporting Holy Child families in need. Together, we can continue the mission she championed so passionately.

Thank you for considering this meaningful opportunity to give.

Memorial Mass for Joan D. Wait