Why offer financial aid?
A brief history
The Sunnyside Foundation was established in 1928. Since then, Christian Scientists in the state of Texas have been greatly blessed by the generosity of Issac and Katherine Jalonick, and her half sister, Mary Victoria Keating, whose estates provided the initial funds for the Sunnyside Foundation.
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 left many young children without family. Mr. and Mrs. Jalonick were moved to do something to help. Funds were set up to provide for the physical, moral, educational, and spiritual needs of orphaned and underprivileged Christian Science children in Texas. Later the Foundation expanded its support to include Christian Scientists of any age who find themselves in need.
“Where do I even begin to express my gratitude for giving me the opportunity to attend college? It is one I would not be able to have if it were not for your support. I’m so grateful for the spiritual growth I have experienced this year at school, but most of all I am so grateful for the love and support of the Sunnyside Foundation. You have played a huge part in helping me achieve what I did this year. I will always be so grateful.”
– A student
Can you apply?
The following are the qualifications to apply for financial aid with the Sunnyside Foundation. If these apply to you, please click on the “apply” button below.
Resident of the state of Texas.
Regularly attending a Christian
Science Church or Society,
Sunday School, or College ORG,
or CS Church sponsored activities.
Practicing Christian Science.
(CURRENT CS references will be required)
Able to provide proper financial documentation.
(Tax returns, W2s, 1099s, or paycheck stubs)
Did you know…
There are an abundance of resources for Christian Scientists of all ages, both financially and for those in search of community and connection. Check out our additional resources page to learn more!
“I learned to live in the moment and to just live, laugh and love; to be still and listen to God, and to run, jump, and express God in everything I do. Relying on God for your strength and energy all the time was really freeing. That was important to me, and something I have been working on for awhile.
Camp was such a wonderful, amazing time of growth for me, and I am SO incredibly grateful that you made it possible for me to go. I know I’ll draw from what I’ve learned at camp all year long, and for a long time to come. Thank you so much, from the bottom of my heart!”
– A camper