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Causes: Community Health Systems, Education, Health, Religion, Religion-Related, Roman Catholic
Mission: We bring the ministry of St. Francis to peoples’ daily lives through a two-fold undertaking of providing spiritual and financial support. This includes providing devotional service to benefactors and supporters, and fundraising for the missions, ministries, and friars of the Immaculate Conception (IC) Province of the Franciscan Friars. (1) To fulfill the spiritual element of our purpose, we offer novenas, masses, prayers, and religious education to those who partner with us through their financial contributions and prayers—as well as to their families, communities, and others in need. (2) To fulfill the financial element of our purpose, we conduct a variety of spiritual fundraising activities in support of IC Province missions, ministries, and friars. This partnership with supporters provides nourishment, healthcare, education, spiritual and psychological support to many in need. We strive to maintain close relationships with our supporters, knowing that the care of one soul emanates to all others. We do so through regular contact by email, paper mail, phone, our website, social media, prayers, and other means accessible to our diverse community.
Results: So far, we have built a thriving network of Franciscan ministries that provide critical support, from healthcare and education to spiritual guidance, impacting countless lives in underserved communities. Our outreach efforts have strengthened faith connections through countless novenas, Masses, and prayers offered for supporters and their loved ones. We have also developed sustainable fundraising initiatives, allowing us to consistently support the missions and ministries of the IC Province.
Target demographics: Vulnerable families in underserved communities; Individuals seeking spiritual guidance and support; Children in need of educational resources; Those lacking access to healthcare and nourishment; Supporters and benefactors seeking faith-based connection
Geographic areas served: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, USA, Canada and various parts of the world
Programs: (1) Spiritual Services Program – Offering novenas, Masses, and prayers for spiritual nourishment (2) Healthcare Support Program – Providing access to essential medical care for those in need (3) Educational Assistance Program – Supplying resources and support for children's education (4) Nourishment Program – Ensuring food security and nourishment for vulnerable communities (5) Supporter Engagement Program – Strengthening connections through education and faith-based outreach