The Dr. Bertha M. Bresina Endowment Fund was established to support students attending Catholic schools throughout Chippewa County, continuing a cause that defined Dr. Bresina's lifelong passion. Dedicated to education, she spent much of her career helping students grow and succeed, and she believed strongly that financial hardship should never prevent a child from accessing the education they desire.

To turn that belief into lasting impact, Dr. Bresina created this fund through the Community Foundation. Her goal was to ensure that support for K-12 students seeking a Catholic education would remain available not just today, but far into the future. By establishing an endowed fund, she created a permanent source of assistance. The fund is thoughtfully invested, with a portion of its earnings distributed annually as grants to eligible students.

This structure allows the original gift to remain intact while continuing to grow over time, generating ongoing support for generations of learners. Each grant awarded reflects Dr. Bresina's deep commitment to education and her vision of opportunity for all.

Through the Dr. Bertha M. Bresina Endowment Fund, her legacy lives on, providing meaningful assistance to students and strengthening the Chippewa County community for years to come.