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Teacher marks 46 years in Denver Catholic schools
Maureen Kraus has been teaching in Denver Catholic schools for 46 years. She began her teaching career at St. Bernadette’s
Oct 3, 20182 min read


It Takes a Village
It’s easy to take things for granted. It’s easy to forget the resources that many of us have at our disposal, including family and friends. When in need, most of us know we have someone to turn to for assistance or even a simple listening ear. But not everyone has that. Hellen Yokwe was
Sep 19, 20182 min read


Gearing up
“Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest in the Kingdom of heaven. And whoever receives one child such as this in my name receives me.” Matthew 18: 3-5 Incredibly beautiful art. Skinned knees.
Aug 14, 20183 min read


God guiding us
Seeds of Hope was blessed to recently receive the inspiring story below. We are happy the family agreed to allow us to share it! Thank your for asking us to share our story! We currently have two children attending St. Bernadette Catholic School, Nevea (8 years old) and Jeremiah (7 years old).
Apr 20, 20183 min read


Living generosity
As we make our way to Holy Week, what has been heartening in this, my first Lenten season with Seeds of Hope, is what I have witnessed more than anything when it comes to our schools: giving. One of the most humbling acts of generosity came from the stewardship committee of one of our larger
Mar 23, 20182 min read


Outcomes and paying it forward
In a recent meeting with a foundation that is considering making a grant to Seeds of Hope, the wonderfully personable and likeable foundation executive said, “What our board really wants to see is organizations killing it on outcomes.” This statement came to mind when I was touring Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School with the
Jan 31, 20183 min read


Get some joy – tour a school!
Now that the thrills and excitement of the Advent and holiday season have passed (God Bless the UPS and USPS drivers we wore out via our online shopping!), the NFL playoffs trudge on with the Broncos as bystanders, car windows need scraping because of outside temperatures and a sense of the mundane creeps back into
Jan 21, 20183 min read


Standing Among Patriots
It was certainly not as dramatic, perilous or historic, but I could not help but feel a little like I was alongside a band of brothers (and sisters) staring down the British Army in the movie “The Patriot” as I was standing among of all of our school principals at the monthly Office of Catholic
Jan 11, 20183 min read


Budding student challenged at St. Catherine’s
Sofia’s teachers at St. Catherine of Siena School saw a pattern—the budding student was a quick learner and ahead of her classmates.
Oct 24, 20172 min read


Denver Catholic: Four questions for new Seeds of Hope head
On June 30, Seeds of Hope Charitable Trust got a new executive director. Jay Clark, 53, who has worked in communications in both for
Aug 1, 20173 min read


Daniel’s goal: get to college and to heaven
Daniel says his goals at St. Rose of Lima School in Denver are simple: to get to college and to heaven.
Jan 10, 20171 min read


Jay L. Clark appointed new Executive Director
This winter we undertook the task of identifying the next Executive Director for Seeds of Hope within the Archdiocese of Denver.
Jan 9, 20172 min read


Get set, go! Sign-up for Colfax 5K on May 20
Get ready to run for a cause this year during the Colfax 5K on Saturday, May 20, in Denver. The stroller and dog-friendly Colfax 5K – a part of the Colfax Marathon weekend – held at City Park offers a chance for families and hard-core runners to raise funds and awareness of charitable organizations. Seeds of
Jan 8, 20171 min read
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