Sisters of St. Benedict to partner with Family Scholar House in Sellersburg.

The Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand, Indiana are partnering with Family Scholar House on their newest campus to be located near Ivy Tech Community College in Sellersburg, Indiana. A groundbreaking ceremony is on Thursday, November 30 at 10:00 a.m. EDT at Ivy Tech Community College, 8204 County Road 311 in Sellersburg. The Sellersburg location will be the first Family Scholar House campus in Indiana.

“The Sisters of St. Benedict in Ferdinand were founded when four Sisters left Kentucky in 1867 to teach the children of German immigrants,” noted Sister Anita Louise Lowe, Prioress. “Over the decades, hundreds of our Sisters have taught in schools from Indiana to Guatemala and Peru. This rich legacy in education, established over more than 150 years, takes a large step forward into the future with our partnership with Family Scholar House. As women supporting women, our religious community is proud to be part of this exciting venture.” 

“Family Scholar House is committed to working with partners whose values align with our own,” said Cathe Dykstra, Chief Possibility Officer, President and CEO at Family Scholar House. “We have a long-standing relationship with the Sisters and we know their hearts and their genuine concern for the single parents we serve.”

The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform our community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency. Each year, Family Scholar House serves disadvantaged residential and nonresidential single parents and their children with a comprehensive, holistic continuum of care that meets them where they are and empowers them toward their educational, career and family goals. Our residential families have experienced poverty, unstable housing, and, most often, domestic violence. They also serve students, student parents, former foster youth, and other vulnerable populations as they prepare for careers by getting the education they need for the workforce. Whether it is a one-time call or ongoing support, they can help. Their programs and services are responsive to the needs of individuals and families and are provided for all ages.