Porto Charities in the News
Aug 24, 2023
Schools Welcoming Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Students with intellectual disabilities are part of the student body thanks to the tireless efforts of parents, teachers, aides and administrators working together to overcome barriers. Last year, 14 elementary and all four diocesan high schools had students with intellectual disabilities enrolled.
Jul 28, 2021
Press Release: Porto Charities Announces 2021 Grant Recipients
Porto Charities, Inc. has provided grants of over $75,000 to ten Catholic Schools and the Diocese of Arlington to support inclusive education efforts. Schools submitted applications in March of 2021 and were chosen for their commitment to inclusive Catholic education for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Jun 23, 2021
Porto Charities Names First Executive Director
Porto Charities recently appointed its first executive director, Lawrence M. Rzepka, a development and fundraising veteran with 35 years of experience and deep roots to Catholic schools. Mr. Rzepka has been part of the non-profit sector for more than three decades specializing in nonprofit management