There's nothing like divine inspiration to get a project started. In the case of Sister Jerome Corcoran, her "project" was the establishment of Millcreek Children's Center, a non-denominational preschool located in the heart of Youngstown, Ohio.
Thirty years ago, Sister recognized a need for a preschool that would provide the nuturing, discipline, and love that young souls need to prepare them for all their school years.* Over 2,600 students later, Sister’s kids have gone on for advanced degrees and technical licenses, joined our nation’s armed services and become productive, responsible citizens right here in Mahoning County.
To honor her and help ensure that her dream will live on, we have established the Sister Jerome Fund. Because while divine inspiration is a good starting point, it doesn’t always pay the bills.
Please take a moment to fill out the enclosed card along with your generous contribution. Your donation is fully tax-deductible and will make a tremendous, positive difference in the life of a child.

For more information visit our website at: www.millcreekchildrenscenter.org *MCC students currently test 20% higher than the national norm.

Thirty Years of Small Miracles

Thirty-Two . . . wonderful . . . years. That's the number of years Sister Jerome has been devoted to operating a preschool in Youngstown, Ohio. With a little luck, a lot of faith and tremendous support from our community, over twenty-six hundred at-risk children have been given a loving, nuturing introduction to their educational careers.

The Results? A Stronger, Better Educated Community

With the close collaboration of her talented staff, Sister Jerome has built the Millcreek Children's Center (MCC) into a preschool that is recognized for its success in readying bright, young souls for the rigors of an elementary education.* It is Sister's strong, well documented belief (she holds a Ph.D.in Education & Research) that for a child to succeed in school, they must be a part of a caring, structured environment that will encourage their curious, young minds to seek appropriate answers to their questions and conduct themselves as proud, productive citizens.

*MCC students are currently testing at a rate 20% higher on the Metropolitan Readiness Test.

A Warm Heart, A Devoted Staff and Loyal Volunteers Are Not Enough.

Like most worthwhile things in life it takes money to operate our school. In fact it costs close to $5,000 per child (2005 figure) per year. While low-income, working parents must pay a significant portion of these costs, their limited opportunities require that we raise the balance. The goal of the Sister Jerome Fund is to establish a permanent source of revenue, which will ensure the continued operation of the Millcreek Children's Center far into the future.

She's Given Thirty-Two Years!
Could You Spare a Few Minutes?

Please take a few minutes to donate now by mail or online.