Supporters Corner | Mr. Paul and Dr. Carol Stockman
Mr. Paul and Dr. Carol Stockman are a dedicated and philanthropic couple, whose monthly donations to The Neighborhood Academy (TNA) ensure that young minds have the resources and support they need to thrive.
Paul, a lawyer in private practice, specializes in energy and environmental litigation. Carol, originally from Texas, moved to Pittsburgh for her Ph.D. and spent years in academia, teaching at California University of Pennsylvania (now PennWest California) and the University of Pittsburgh. She is also actively involved, at the local and national level, with the ARCS Foundation. The two are proud parents of two young men (ages 31 and 28), and reside in Serenbe, a biophilic community in Georgia, during Pittsburgh’s gray winter months.
The Stockmans were introduced to TNA in 2015 through co-founder Jodie Moore and long-time TNA supporter Francine Abraham. After attending an event and touring the school, they were immediately drawn to its education model.
“It was so easy to get behind the school’s mission,” said Paul. “There are lots of worthy causes to support, but the impact feels indirect or distant. Being donors of TNA, you can see very directly the impact that your support makes. The power of a good education as a driver of future success means so much to us.”
Understanding the importance of consistent funding for nonprofits, Paul and Carol set up a recurring monthly donation to The Neighborhood Academy.
“Automatic donations make giving seamless. We don’t have to think about it until we do our taxes,” said Paul.
“There are other times when you intend to make a donation to a cause, but things get busy, and you just simply forget!” added Carol. “We both have worked on nonprofit boards in the past, so we know it’s so helpful to know there is a contribution that comes through the door every month that you can count on.”
TNA thanks the Stockmans for their extraordinary generosity and unwavering commitment to our school community.
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