Through prayer, relationship-building and sharing of resources, the Wheaton Franciscans collaborate with organizations whose mission and priorities are similar to ours. We focus primarily on the following areas: care of creation; health and dental in underserved areas; refugees and immigrants; women and children in vulnerable situations; and other purposes that align with our values. We are currently connected to nearly 100 organizations.
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Farmers Rising
Roots and Wings Urban Initiative, Rockford, IL
Caledonia, IL
Farmers Rising, formerly known as Angelic Organics Learning Center, has 25 years of experience building a dynamic and enduring regional food system within an approximate 150-mile radius of Rockford, IL. They offer a full suite of food and farm-based community education programs in both Caledonia and Rockford which educate consumers to make healthy food choices and ensure market demand for local food continues to grow. Their Roots and Wings Urban Initiative operates a community-supported agriculture (CSA) urban farm amid a majority Black community. The Roots and Wings program grows over 45 varieties of fruits and vegetables and provides critical food access and paths to leadership within the local underserved communities.
For it is in giving that we receive.
St. Francis of Assisi
