The vision of the Guardian Catholic Schools is that all children who desire, but cannot afford, a quality Catholic education will have that opportunity, regardless of the neighborhood in which they live, economic status of their families, or their religious beliefs. Founded in 1995, The Guardian is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization located on the north side of Jacksonville, Florida. Created by a group of concerned community and business leaders of diverse faiths, their mission was to provide advocacy, resources and governance to St. Pius V and Holy Rosary Catholic Schools. These resources have enabled the schools to provide a high quality, faith-based education to children and families regardless of their financial situation or religious preference. To date, the Guardian has raised more than $13 million in scholarship assistance and to help fund the school's daily operations and expansion programs.