TTEF Board of Directors Announces Retirement of Board Chairman Kevin M. Short
The board of directors of the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation (TTEF) announces the retirement of longstanding Board Chairman Kevin M. Short, effective June 30, 2022.
Under Kevin Short’s leadership, the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation grew into the 4th largest elementary school scholarship foundation in the country, distributed more than $176 million in need-based tuition assistance to St. Louis children, and saw its model replicated nationally. (more…)
Education Equity: Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation
WHILE THE SCHOOL YEAR MAY BE ENDING, it doesn’t mean education should be put on the backburner. In an ideal world, every child would have access to challenging academic experiences and the educational resources necessary for success. However, due to socioeconomic factors, quality education is often not guaranteed for many children in our community. The Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation is dedicated to providing local families freedom of educational choice, so every child can achieve their academic, civic and economic goals. For more than 30 years, the nonprofit has provided scholarships so students can attend private or parochial schools that will better serve them.
2022 Archbishop’s Gala Recap
Thank you to our sponsors and donors for making the 13th Annual Archbishop’s Gala such a success! All gifts are an investment in hope and opportunity for St. Louis kids.
Our sold out gala raised a record-setting $1,031,525 in support of Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation scholarship programs. The evening featured special performances from the St. Joseph Cottleville Jazz Band, St. Margaret of Scotland Violinists, the St. Frances Cabrini Student Choir, the Cardinal Ritter College Prep Jazz Ensemble, and vocalist Peter Murphy from St. Mary’s High School.
Archbishop Rozanski and TTEF Board Chairman Kevin M. Short bestowed the The Sr. Mary Ann Eckhoff Leadership Award upon longtime supporters Rita and Mike Mooney, and our distinguished alumnus Luis Llanos inspired the audience with his story of impact resulting from his scholarship and educational opportunity. Luis said it best: “I am proof that your support of the Today and Tomorrow Educational Foundation changes lives. That small kid who did not know English, starting early education at St. Cecilia School and Academy is now working with Fortune 500 C-suite executives all over the world. Thank you all for believing in me and giving me this incredible opportunity.”
For more information about the event, please contact Julie Scott Soffner, Executive Director at juliesoffner@archstl.org or 314.792.7621.
2022 Eckhoff Award Tribute Video: Rita and Mike Mooney
2022 Archbishop’s Gala Highlight Video
