Donor Spotlight: Kathy and Hank Hines

Helping More Families Choose a Providence Education

For Kathy and Hank Hines, Providence Catholic was part of the village that helped raise their children. Both of their children graduated from Providence, one in 2005 and the other in 2007, and Kathy spent a few years involved with the Mothers’ Club. Today, the Hineses give back so more families can choose the education that meant so much to theirs.

“We believe in the phrase it takes a Village to raise a family, and we believe Providence is part of that village,” they shared.

When Kathy and Hank think back on their children’s years at Providence, they remember how much both of them loved Kairos, the friendships they made and the sense of community they found at school. As parents, Kathy and Hank appreciated the education their children received and the people who supported them along the way. All-school Masses and daily prayer were especially meaningful to the family, as was the emphasis on treating others with kindness and respect.

Those experiences shaped the way Kathy and Hank think about giving. They believe families should be able to choose a school that reflects their values. For a family that wants a Catholic education and struggles to afford tuition, the Hineses hope their gift can help make Providence a possibility.

They also think about what that support might mean to a student. Kathy and Hank want students to know that someone they’ve never met cares about their future and believes they deserve the opportunity to learn and grow at Providence.

“We always tell everyone we know that our Providence tuition was the best money we ever spent, and we feel the same way about donating,” they said.

Years after their children graduated, Kathy and Hank still speak with affection and gratitude for Fr. Merkelis and the faculty and staff who made Providence such an important part of their family’s life. Their reason for giving comes back to what they saw in their own children’s experience and what they hope for the students who follow.

“Providence educates students who will make the world a better place.”

Thank you, Kathy and Hank, for helping more families become part of the Providence Catholic community.