Education’s Lifelong Impact: A Family’s Transformation

Witnessing the transformative impact of tuition aid on a family is truly inspiring. We have the privilege of hearing countless stories about how your tax credit support can change lives. The Garcia-Chavez family exemplifies this journey perfectly. When given the opportunity to pursue a private school education, they seized it with remarkable determination, transforming not only their own lives but also the lives of their loved sons.

Gustavo harnessed his entrepreneurial spirit and opened Tops Wheels & Tires LLC to provide for his family. In 2006, a passionate and skilled mechanic had a vision – to establish an auto repair business that not only offered top-notch services but also prioritized building lasting relationships within his community. This vision gave birth to Tops Wheels and Tires, a family-owned establishment that has been a cornerstone of automotive care in Glendale, Arizona, ever since. This shop became a place for the boys and Lizette to work when they were not busy with academics.

Lizette decided to invest her time and energy into instilling the importance of education in her five sons. She was a constant volunteer and advocate for her sons at their school and the teachers noticed. Because of her boys’ academic achievements and her obvious passion for their educational journey, a teacher recommended the family look into Loyola Academy and Brophy College Preparatory as options for her boys.

Sending their children to a private school that had the resources and commitment to push her sons was not an option due to tuition costs. Fast-forward to today and three of their sons have graduated from Brophy College Preparatory with impressive records! The Brophy Community Foundation has proudly been part of the tuition aid provided to the Garcia-Chavez family.

Lizette was able to focus on her educational journey now that the boys had become more independent. In December 2023, Lizette completed her final two classes at Phoenix College and graduated with the highest honor distinction, fulfilling her dream of earning a college degree two decades later.

Lizette's goal was to get a job where she would help families and give back to the community that helped her with her son's education.

Lizette was recently hired as the Loyola Academy Parent Liaison and Graduate Support. She can use her knowledge and welcoming personality to make all families comfortable joining the Loyola Academy family.

The power of opening up educational opportunities unleashes unlimited potential for students and their families. Your generous support of the Brophy Community Foundation empowers many families to achieve their academic and life goals. Your tax credit contributions advance educational options and provide a pathway to successful lives and a stronger society.