The Fulcrum Point
In increasingly secular Western Washington, why is Catholic education growing in popularity? We'll take a closer look at some of the inspiring and innovative reasons behind this unexpected trend. In this podcast, we explore the Fulcrum Foundation's immense impact on Catholic schools in Western Washington, one of the largest school districts in our region, and its ripple effects throughout our communities. We'll examine Fulcrum's role in developing leaders, including staff, students, families, and community members.
A "fulcrum" is the tipping point of a lever. Join us as we "get to the point" of how the Fulcrum Foundation is finding new ways to leverage support for the power of Catholic education to inspire and unite communities across the Pacific Northwest.
The Fulcrum Point
Episode 4: Supporting Students
More and more families are enrolling in Catholic schools in Western Washington. But as the cost of living in our region rises, the ability to afford quality Catholic education has become a growing challenge. That’s where the Fulcrum Foundation is stepping in, providing more than $80 million in tuition assistance since 2002.
Welcome to The Fulcrum Point, brought to you by the Fulcrum Foundation! In this episode, we’re discussing supporting students—the core mission of Fulcrum. Thanks to continued support from its donors, Fulcrum is now able to help 70% of elementary school families requesting financial aid.
In this episode, recorded on the campus of Seattle Preparatory School, host Brian Callanan speaks with Susan Ocoma, Programs Director for the Fulcrum Foundation, to help break down the myths that a Catholic education is not accessible or affordable. Also on this podcast, you’ll hear from Seattle Prep admissions director Ann Alokalaro about her personal experience receiving aid as a student and how that’s inspiring her work today. Finally, you’ll meet Seattle Prep senior Bruk Worku, who immigrated to this country from Ethiopia. With substantial tuition help from Fulcrum and Seattle Prep, she’s about to be the first child in her family to go to college with a full-ride scholarship to Notre Dame.
Learn more about Fulcrum’s investments in tuition assistance at this link.