Giving Joyfully
Rooted in our mission to Celebrate Life and Serve with Joy, Franciscan Ministries extends compassionate care and enriching senior living and healthcare services to older adults, provides meaningful support for our associates in times of need, offers refuge and hope to survivors of domestic abuse through St. Jude House and empowers young women to achieve academic success through scholarships provided by the Madonna Foundation.
Our work is made possible through the generosity of donors who share our vision of a more compassionate world—one where every individual is valued, supported and empowered to thrive. We invite you to support our mission by Giving Joyfully, knowing that your generosity transforms lives, strengthens communities and carries the Franciscan spirit of service into the future.
Across our eight nonprofit Franciscan communities in Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, residents, families, associates and partners come together to create environments filled with dignity, purpose and joy.
Your generosity makes possible:
For guidance on legacy giving, please contact Eileen Gutierrez, Director of Philanthropy and Planned Giving, at egutierrrez@franciscanministries.org or call (331) 318-5162.
Since 1995, St. Jude House has been a sanctuary for more than 15,000 survivors of domestic violence in Northern Indiana. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, St. Jude House offers safety, advocacy and pathways to lasting stability.
Your generosity sustains free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling and life-restoring programs that empower survivors to heal, rebuild and thrive.
rFor more information on St. Jude House, please visit www.stjudehouse.org. For partnership opportunities, please contact Lauren Zurbriggen, Director of Development, at lzurbriggen@stjudehouse.org or call (219) 662-7066, ext. 325.
Founded in 2001, the Madonna Foundation provides scholarships and holistic support programs to young women of all faiths attending six Catholic partner high schools. To date, more than 1,600 Madonna scholars have graduated with a 100% college acceptance rate, many of whom are the first in their families to pursue higher education.
Your generosity helps break cycles of inequity by fostering confidence, leadership and academic achievement in young women who aspire to create brighter futures for themselves and their communities.
For more information on Madonna Foundation, please visit www.madonnascholars.org. For information on giving and events, please contact April Dumas-Gray, Director of the Madonna Foundation, at adumasgray@francsicanministries.org or call (331) 452-7329.
Through Giving Joyfully, your generosity becomes a source of dignity for older adults, refuge and hope for survivors and opportunity for young women. Together, we create lasting impact, strengthen communities and ensure the Franciscan mission endures for generations.
To explore the various ways to make a lasting difference, please contact Eileen Gutierrez, Director of Philanthropy and Planned Giving, Franciscan Ministries, at egutierrrez@franciscanministries.org or call (331) 318-5162.
"The friendliness of all the residents and staff. . . the "Good Mornings" and "Good Afternoons" said with a smile. That truly makes my day."
Lee S., resident of Franciscan Communities
"As the song goes "There's no place like home." My place here is "home sweet home." Employees provide service with kindness and there's so many good people to talk to."
Bernard S., Franciscan Communities Resident
"Mt. Alverna has such a friendly and caring personality and atmosphere. The skilled care helped me achieve independence and regain strength. Even the social activities reinforce physical therapy. I am blessed to have been able to rehab at this facility this past Spring."
Rev S., Mount Alverna
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