The Monsignor R.C. School Project in Valley of Peace funded by BNE Trust provided a library resource center and computer lab space for its students. Before the school did not have the space for a library in which the students could do research, group work, and get individual assistance when they needed it. Also, even though 6 computers were donated to the school by “Word at Work”, they lacked the space to house them and the students were not able to maximize the use of this resource which was unfortunate since less than 10% of the students had access to computers at home.
The computer lab and library resource center now provides the space necessary for the students to develop their computer skills required for high school, group studies and individual tutoring sessions.
This was BNE Trust’s first “Challenge Grant.” $10,000 was given and the school community was challenged to find a worthwhile project to invest in. This lead to the old store room being renovated into a computer lab and library resource center.
The total value of this project was $66,000 of which BNE Trust provided $12,769. The remainder was donated by in kind services provided by the school community and other stakeholders.
