Student Spotlight
- Maria DiMatteo
- Sep 10
- 1 min read

Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation is proud to support Ayden and Anyeri, two bright students at Holy
Name of Mary School in Valley Stream, through tuition assistance for the 2025–2026 school year. Ayden received a $3,500 award, and Anyeri received $3,000, both high-need scholarships that are helping to make Catholic elementary education possible for their family during an especially difficult time.
Their family has faced significant hardship this year. Their mother is currently undergoing treatment as a cancer patient, and their father has been unemployed since February 2025. To make ends meet, he is working for Uber while serving as his wife's primary caregiver, accompanying her to medical appointments, helping with recovery after treatments, and caring for Ayden and Anyeri.
Despite these challenges, the family remains deeply committed to their children’s Catholic education. As a graduate of Catholic schools herself, their mother knows the lifelong value of faith-based learning and is determined to give her children the same foundation.
"These awards are truly a blessing and bring a sense of hope and relief to our family," she says. "Your generosity is helping to provide our children with a faith-based education that nurtures both their academic growth and spiritual development, something we deeply value and are committed to maintaining since I am a product of Catholic education. Thank you again for your generosity and compassion. Please know that we keep you and all who support Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation in our daily prayers."
Please make a gift to our Annual Fund to support students
like Ayden & Anyeri by visiting https://www.tomorrowshopefoundation.org/donate!