Development Foundation


Mission
The mission of Our Lady of Bethlehem School and Childcare’s (OLB) Development Foundation is to financially support the educational needs of its community, to enhance the quality of education and to ensure the continuation and growth of OLB.

The Development Foundation strives to maintain the fundamental principles of Clare Fey, foundress, and the Sisters of the Poor Child Jesus who dedicated their lives to giving to children in need.

Events and Programs

  • Bowling for Bucks
  • #iGiveCatholic 
  • Store reward programs that give a portion of sales back to OLB
    • Kroger – add through the Kroger app > Rewards > Community > Search for school
    • Box Tops – download app and search for school
    • Nationwide Employees – enroll in Cybergrants
  • Restaurant of the Month (ROMs)
  • The Scholarship Fund, whereby donors can agree to help fund a child’s OLB attendance or honor the memory of another.

In addition to the events and programs noted above, the Development Foundation participates in the OLB Marketing and Grants Committees, assists OLB’s Board of Trustees with its long-term planning, and maintains a relationship with the thousands of central Ohioans who have attended OLB since 1956.

Use of Funds Raised
The Development Foundation meets its’ goals by raising funds to ease families’ tuition burdens by providing tuition assistance funds for disbursement by the OLB Tuition Assistance Committee. In addition, funds raised by the Development Foundation are used to support OLB’s marketing efforts, staff professional development, facility improvements and capital savings.