At Providence St. Mel, we are able to achieve our mission because of donors who support us. Every student who attends our school benefits from this form of giving. One hundred percent of all PSM students have at least half, and in many cases more than half, of their tuition underwritten by you, our donors. Without your support, they wouldn't be able to attend our school.

Every contribution is greatly appreciated - no matter the size. It's only with your support that we can continue to provide our life-changing, college-preparatory education. Your gift to PSM supports general operating funds, academic scholarships and financial aid, and special programs such as our innovative Intervention Program for underperforming students, and our Summer Opportunity of a Lifetime (SOAL) program.

Please give today! Thank you!

The Providence St. Mel Scholarship Fund makes it possible for many of our students to attend Providence St. Mel. We believe that parents are primarily responsible for financing their child's education. Yet, we strive to keep our school affordable for families who cannot afford full tuition.

When you give to our Annual Fund, you invest in a school that has proven that it works and breaks the generational cycle of poverty for students and their families. Since 1978, 100% of PSM's graduating seniors have been accepted to college – many with scholarships.

Donating to the Intervention Program ensures that underperforming students strengthen their study habits, learning skills, and overall confidence. Through your support, we provide students with personal attention, strategies, and assistance needed to meet the challenges of our intensive college-preparatory education. Students who graduate from Providence St. Mel are prepared to succeed as life-long learners, responsible citizens, and productive professionals in an increasingly global and competitive society. Students who participate in this program gain the skills needed to succeed at PSM and consistently improve academic performance. In recent years, the graduating classes have had more than 50% of seniors accepted to tier one universities and colleges!

The Summer Opportunity of a Lifetime (SOAL) program, gives our students the opportunity to extend their learning outside the classroom, both domestically and abroad. SOAL is instrumental in transforming their perspectives, sense of abilities and aspirations, and contributes to their global competitiveness.

You can honor or memorialize someone who has made a significant impact on your life when you make an Honor/Memorial Gift. For this kind of donation, a card will be sent to the person or family advising them of your gift.

Giving Methods: Providence St. Mel accepts gifts in the following forms:

• Cash/Check
• Credit Card
• Pledges
• Stock
• Matching Gifts
• Appreciated property
• Planned giving vehicles,
  • Bequests
  • charitable remainder trusts
  • charitable gift annuities
• In-kind Gifts

School Visits

We invite you to visit Providence St. Mel. Please contact the Development Office at 773-722-7756, or development@psm.k12.il.us to arrange a time. You may also contact us via U.S. post at the address listed below.

Did you find what you were looking for? We are available to assist you Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. You can reach us at the general phone number above or feel free to send an email or write to us.

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For more information on how to support Providence St. Mel, please contact the Office of Development at:

Office of Development
Providence St. Mel School
119 S. Central Park Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60624
773-722-7756
773-722-6032 (fax)