With the intention of helping to improve the lives of children by putting food on tables, helping kids stay safe and encouraging an appreciation of the arts, the Heart of Canal Street program has contributed more than $20 million to hundreds of local children’s charities. Specifically, funds will be used to offset MMU's costs and provide free or reduced tuition to qualified participants.” “This generous funding will make Mount Mary's Summer Leadership Academy accessible to all young women interested in developing their leadership skills and exploring their path beyond high school. “We feel so blessed to be chosen as a 2023 Heart of Canal Street Charity,” said Keri Schroeder, executive director of the Leadership Institute and the Summer Leadership Academy. Isabelle Cherney and representative from Potawatomi Hotel and Casino Sarah Neubauer.

Pictured here at the check presentation are (from left) Alexandra Hoslet, Cassie Jeffery, Dr.

Mount Mary was selected among the organizations chosen at random during a drawing at the annual Heart of Canal Street gala event on Thursday, Dec. Mount Mary University’s Summer Leadership Academy was among the 20 youth-serving organizations randomly selected to receive gifts of $25,000 each as part of Potawatomi Hotel & Casino’s Heart of Canal Street campaign. Potawatomi Hotel & Casino donates $25,000 Funds will provide scholarships and offset costs of Summer Leadership Academy