Catholic Education Arizona Welcomes New Director of Development, Sarah Kriwiel, M.Ed.

2025-03-26T07:36:42-07:00March 26th, 2025|Articles|

Catholic Education Arizona is excited to announce the newest member of the Dream Team, Sarah Kriwiel! Sarah was drawn to Catholic Education Arizona because of her passion for Catholic education and its transformative impact on students and the broader community. "I am eager to apply my skills to support and [...]

Your Guide to Navigating the Arizona Tax Credits

2025-03-07T12:48:13-07:00March 14th, 2025|Articles|

If you’re an Arizona taxpayer looking to make a meaningful impact, the Arizona tax creditsoffer a unique opportunity to support education without dipping into your own pocket. At Catholic Education Arizona, we’re passionate about helping Arizona residents understand how tax credits work and how they  transform lives through scholarships for [...]

The Impact of Catholic School Tuition Scholarships

2025-03-07T12:44:23-07:00March 7th, 2025|Articles|

When we talk about transforming lives, Catholic scholarships often stand out as a beacon of hope, especially for underserved communities. At Catholic Education Arizona, we’ve seen firsthand how these opportunities lift families out of financial strain and open doors to quality education. Let’s explore how Catholic scholarships are making a [...]

Ryan Costello’s Experience Inspired Him to Donate to Changing Lives with Legacy

2025-03-04T13:28:47-07:00March 4th, 2025|Articles|

As a student, teacher, and leader, Ryan Costello has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact Catholic schools have on families and communities, particularly those facing the highest need. “Historically, Catholic schools in America have been access points for underserved families who desire to create as much opportunity as possible for their [...]

Corporate Partnerships: Strengthening Catholic Education in Arizona

2025-02-14T14:36:35-07:00February 21st, 2025|Articles|

Among the most impactful contributors to the Catholic education of students are corporate partners, who play a pivotal role in ensuring the availability of scholarships for underserved students. Corporate tax credit participation strengthens Catholic education and also fosters a stronger, more equitable society for all. Transforming Lives Through Tuition Assistance [...]

How This Scholarship Recipient Helps Other Families

2025-02-14T15:41:04-07:00February 14th, 2025|Articles|

The Bryan family is not only grateful scholarship recipients but also dedicated supporters of Catholic Education Arizona. While their daughter Lily benefits from the Catholic school scholarship, Juliann and her family go a step further by contributing their Arizona Tax Liability and also making a donation to Changing Lives with [...]

Business Leader’s Series: 5 Reasons CEO’s Should Invest in a Healthy Culture

2025-02-14T15:31:43-07:00February 14th, 2025|Articles|

By Nancy Padberg, MBA, President and CEO The Importance of a Healthy Culture in Building a High-Performance Team Many business leaders like to talk about a healthy culture, but are they truly effective at building a high-performance team? A healthy office culture is not simply an investment in an office [...]

How to Donate from Your IRA: The Qualified Charitable Distribution

2025-02-14T15:26:02-07:00February 14th, 2025|Articles|

How to Donate from Your IRA: The Qualified Charitable Distribution Are you looking to support scholarships for underserved students in a tax-savvy way? An IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution (IRA-QCD) is a powerful way for individuals 70½ years or older to give directly from their IRA to a qualified charity like [...]

How Arizona Tax Credits for Education Benefit Local Communities

2025-02-14T14:33:15-07:00February 14th, 2025|Articles|

Arizona tax credits are a powerful tool to support education in meaningful ways, by helping to transform both local communities and the lives of countless children. Directing tax credit  contributions to  Catholic Education Arizona allows individuals and corporations to have the unique ability to enhance educational opportunities while creating a [...]

Faith Shapes Character: Education Scholarships that Build Arizona’s Future Workforce

2025-01-30T09:04:25-07:00January 30th, 2025|Articles|

Since 1998, Catholic Education Arizona has provided critical tuition scholarships to thousands of underserved students to change lives, serve society, and transform culture. For Colleen Will, the true reward of her work at Catholic Education Arizona lies in the lives she helps transform. “The true value of Catholic education is [...]