Vision of Hope

Strengthening Catholic Education and Ensuring Vibrant Futures

Our Story

Vision of Hope is a community of eight underserved Catholic elementary schools in the tradition of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. Through a robust tuition assistance program, Vision of Hope is strengthening and sustaining Catholic education for the children of these schools and the communities they serve.

Students at St. Frances X. Cabrini School

Student at Sacred Heart making heart sign

Vision of Hope Schools

Vision of Hope schools are diocesan schools but are considered affiliate schools of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. They embody the Dominican charism and a commitment to the four pillars of the Dominican Order: Prayer, Community, Study and Service. The Dominican Sisters founded Vision of Hope in 1995 to ensure the quality, affordability and vibrant future of eight of their most underserved elementary schools: five in Los Angeles, two in San Francisco and one in Oakland.

St. Ignatius of Loyola School, Los Angeles

St. Elizabeth Elementary School, Oakland

St. Frances X. Cabrini School, Los Angeles

St. Anthony–Immaculate Conception School, San Francisco

Vision of Hope Impact

1,504

Enrollment 2022-2023

54,000

Students Educated Over 30 years

$25 million

Total Tuition Assistance over 30 years

“Vision of Hope provides our school with support that is crucial in keeping our doors open and empowering our students to thrive, regardless of their circumstances.”

Ruth Villaneda

Principal, Santa Teresita