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Chicagoland Lutheran Educational Foundation
CLEF Good News Fund
861 S. Church Road, Bensenville, IL 60106 (630) 595-9310

 

Words of Thanks: What Quality Christian Schools Mean to Children and Parents

EVERY YEAR, the CLEF Good News Fund receives hundreds of thank you letters from children and parents. These families are blessed because people like you care about Christian education, its role and importance in the city of Chicago.

"Thank You" from Children and Parents:

“Thank you for the scholarship. A burden has been lifted from my soul knowing that my children can continue their education at New Hope Lutheran worry free. Now I can devote my time and energy to other pressing issues during these times of economic hardship. Once again, thank you.”

R.E. (parent)

“Because of financial difficulties based on our economy, it is a reassurance to know that my education will be allowed to continue at Walther, all thanks to the CLEF scholarship. That school has become my second home, and the people there have shaped me into the individual I am becoming. I would like to thank all who have shared a part in offering me, as well as hundreds of other students, a chance of achieving a brighter future.”

Jasmine (student)

“Please accept my sincere thanks for the scholarship that has enabled both my kids to continue to receive the quality Lutheran education that is an important foundation for them, both educationally and spiritually. This is the primary education that will create the building blocks for their continued education and their spiritual walk in life. This will allow them both the skills and tools that are required to become successful students, successful Christians, and successful members of society – which will benefit us all. Thank you for your continued commitment to the quality education of children that are in financial need. This is important to me and to my family and we appreciate CLEF for assisting in my children’s educational success.”

Sylvester (parent)

“I love the fun teachers that teach us about God every chance that they get. I love the Christian environment, the smaller classrooms, and I love the close and personal attention that the teachers give the students. I also like the extra help and encouragement that the school as a whole give each other. I just love the fact that the school acts like a big happy family. I know that if I need someone to talk to I can talk to my teachers of my classmates.”

Traci (student)

“Sometimes a thank you is not enough. In this case, my family received a special gift of a scholarship. I hope you will accept our gratitude and thanks. In these hard economic times, it is a blessing to realize that help is possible. The school family has truly been a Godsend to us. Your gift helped to brighten my spirits and stands as a continuing expression of your thoughtfulness.”

Lolita (parent)

“We found ourselves in a financial bind such that we had to make a plea for tuition assistance. We can give up many things, but a proper Christian education is a necessity. Your grant has allowed us to give our son the most important things in life. Thank you so much.”

Christine (parent)

“Your personal commitment allowed us to continue the education that both of my children deserve. Your assistance means so much to me but even more to my children and their future.”

Delilah (parent)

 

"Thank You" from Principals and Teachers:

“I am blessed to have CLEF support me in my ministry here at our Lutheran school. I tell all my students about the great love Jesus showed to all people. CLEF has shown this love and support for all the teachers here at our Lutheran school. May God continue to bless the work of your foundation.”

(Principal)

“Each year your support becomes more and more critical to our success. We must provide a very high quality program of Christian education in order to meet the expectations of parents enrolling their children in our school. This makes Christian education even more costly than in the past. Thank you for your support of our mission to witness to the Christian faith.”

(Principal)

“I consider it a wonderful blessing to be serving as a musician and teacher, and I feel very fortunate to receive the prayers and support of CLEF. I realize that it is through the support of so many corporations, foundations, congregations, and individuals that these funds help so many.”

(Teacher)

“As you know, the economic downturn is more than merely an item on the evening news. It’s affecting our parents and their ability to keep current with tuition. I thank God for CLEF and the fact that we can help parents in need during these times.”

(Principal)

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