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GIVING - Father Emmett Hoffmann Scholarship Fund
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The FUTURE of any people rests entirely in the HANDS OF ITS YOUTH.
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For Native Americans who daily face abject poverty and despair,
their only way out is to get beyond the staggering unemployment and lack of opportunity on
the reservation. A quality education is the best chance for achieving success in this age
where knowledge is power.
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For children living on the Northern Cheyenne and Crow reservations, St. Labre Indian School
brings great hope and promise for a better future. Since 1884, St. Labre has cared for
literally thousands of Native American children. Many of these children, however, realize
a high school education may longer be enough – their success and a future for their families
may depend on their attending a college, vocational school or a university.
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Keep the CIRCLE OF HOPE alive for Native American students who want to continue their education
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For most, a college education is out of reach because the cost to attend a post-secondary
institution is also out of reach. Only through the kindness and generosity of individuals,
like you, are these children discovering they can continue their education beyond high
school. Remarkably, this is just the beginning of a circle of life and hope that can
repeat itself for future generations, with your help.
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Past graduates who have left St. Labre to further their education are coming back as
teachers, administrators, support specialists, and teachers' aides. They are serving
their people as nurses, tribal leaders, and law officers. The hope that was given to
yesterday's children is indeed coming back for tomorrow's children. You can become a
part of this very special circle of hope.
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A SPECIAL INVITATION to Honor a St. Labre Visionary
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Many friends and supporters of St. Labre Indian School recall with great admiration the
miracles that Father Emmett Hoffmann accomplished during his years serving this mission.
A newly ordained Capuchin Franciscan priest, Father Emmett arrived at St. Labre in 1954.
He devoted more than 30 years of his life to serving the Native American children and
families who depend on St. Labre.
Father Emmett is retired now, yet his love for St. Labre and the Native American people
continues. To honor his dedication and service, St. Labre Indian School established the
Father Emmett Hoffmann Scholarship. Since 1977, these scholarship awards have assisted
Native American students pursuing post-secondary education or training.
Students who wish to apply for the Father Emmett Hoffmann Scholarship must be graduates
of St. Labre. They must also be enrolled members of a recognized Native American tribe
or at least be able to substantiate their Native American descent.
These awards provide much more than simply a source of money for education. The application
process requires students to work closely with teachers, counselors, and administrators,
along with their parents or guardians. The intent is to prepare students for the demands
that will be placed on them in college and beyond.
"We must ensure that all needy children who come to us for support tomorrow, and in the
years to be, will have it."
- Father Emmett Hoffmann
Share a GIFT that will MAKE A DIFFERENCE today and tomorrow
All contributions designated for this fund remain in perpetuity – only the interest earned
is used to fund scholarship awards. The fund bears no administrative fees as all
administrative costs are absorbed by the St. Labre Indian School general fund. The full
value of every contribution to this fund remains at work earning interest, which is then
used to fund awards each year.
The Father Emmett Hoffmann Scholarship Fund is administered by St Labre Indian School Educational
Association. This corporation, whose purpose is exclusively educational and charitable,
depends entirely on the generosity of benefactors. Any contribution to the Father
Emmett Hoffmann Scholarship Fund or to St. Labre Indian School is entirely tax-deductible
and will serve as a lasting legacy for generations to come.
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YES! Keep the circle of hope growing for future generations.
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