Andrea Doering’s Story

Andrea Doering’s connection to SCO began close to home in Sea Cliff, where she came to know Amy Gunter, an SCO staff member,  and her mother. Through that relationship, Andrea developed a deeper understanding of the needs of vulnerable children and families in the community, and that awareness inspired her to support SCO’s capital campaign. For Andrea, investing in the Robert J. McMahon Children’s Center is about helping ensure that children and youth have access to the kind of safe, high-quality environment they deserve.

She believes strongly that if Sea Cliff is home to a facility like this, it should be truly best in class. Andrea hopes the campaign will make it possible to modernize and strengthen the campus so that SCO can continue providing exceptional care to the children, families, and communities it serves. She also sees this effort as an opportunity for the broader community to come together and make a meaningful difference through philanthropic support.

Andrea describes her philanthropy as deeply rooted in her faith. As a Christian, she is especially moved by the call to uplift people who are marginalized, and that belief is reflected in her support of SCO’s mission. What has been most rewarding to her is witnessing the dedication of SCO’s staff and the quality of care they provide every day for the young people on campus. Andrea is joined in this commitment by her husband, Ron, who is also very supportive of the campaign. Together, they are proud to stand behind SCO’s vision and help create brighter futures for the children and families who rely on its care.