Grey Nun Academy Aligns With BLOCS to Provide Tuition Assistance to Eligible Families

    YARDLEY, PA, March 20, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Grey Nun Academy (GNA), the preeminent private, independent Catholic elementary school in Bucks County, PA has aligned with Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) to provide tuition assistance to any family who desires a GNA education regardless of race, religion, or ability to pay.

During the 2014-2015 school year, BLOCS granted partial tuition scholarships to more than 5500 students, and raised funds in excess of 10 million dollars for families in need throughout the greater Philadelphia region.

"BLOCS is thrilled to welcome an esteemed private elementary school like Grey Nun Academy to our growing portfolio of area Catholic schools offering tuition assistance through our program," said Jeff Gibson, Development Manager, BLOCS. "Our scholarships reach more children in more communities than almost any other private education charity in the region."

"We are very excited to partner with a respected organization like BLOCS that is committed to giving children access to high quality, values-based education in Philadelphia area Catholic schools," said Kevin Flynn, Board of Trustees Member at Grey Nun Academy. "We are encouraging our own GNA community and others to learn how their companies can benefit from utilizing EITC/OSTC Tax Credits that allow businesses and professionals to redistribute a portion of the tax dollars they are paying to the state of Pennsylvania to help area children and families in need."

All applicants interested in attending Grey Nun Academy through BLOCS must meet the income criteria for the program as well as the admission requirements for the school to be considered.

If you would like to support Grey Nun Academy through this program, or would like more information about how your family can receive tuition assistance, please call BLOCS at 484-704-2300.

About BLOCS
Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools (BLOCS) is an independent charitable organization supported by companies, firms, and foundations of all sizes in the five-county Philadelphia region. Since 1980, BLOCS has invested in the lives of tens of thousands of children throughout the Philadelphia area, including some of the poorest neighborhoods in the region.

BLOCS is committed to giving children access to a high quality, values based education in Philadelphia area Catholic schools. From its inception BLOCS has been supported by a diverse group of businesses and individuals.

Students who attend grade school, high school, or special education schools in and around Philadelphia are eligible for BLOCS Scholarships. Please visit www.blocs.org for more information.

About Grey Nun Academy
Founded in 1963 by the Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, Grey Nun Academy is the preeminent, private, independent Catholic co-educational elementary school in Bucks County, PA for children grades PreK3 through Eighth grade. The Academy's mission is to offer an academically rich curriculum that meets the unique needs of individual students, respecting the rights, interests, and dignity of each child. GNA welcomes children of all faiths and cultures. The school's educational process leads children to embrace and promote peace and social justice in our world. To learn more, visit www.gnaedu.org.

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