In the Franciscan tradition of helping those on the margins of society, we collaborate with organizations whose mission and values reflect ours to meet the needs of our time through prayer, relationship-building, and the sharing of resources.
Every month we feature one organization within each of the following five categories representing areas of importance to the Wheaton Franciscans: Care of Creation, Woman and Children, Health & Dental, Refugees & Immigrants, and Other Purposes. Return to Collaborators page>>
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque Immigration Legal Services Dubuque, IA Catholic Charities is the only local non-profit Immigration Legal Services provider located in… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Casa Esperanza Project Chicago, IL Casa Esperanza Project has been serving women and children experiencing homelessness for the last 30 years. Their efforts have resulted… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Women and Children
Greater Family Health Elgin, IL As a non-profit Community Health Center, Greater Family Health has many years of experience in providing primary health care services… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Health and Dental
St. Jules Clinic and Mary Maternity Center Haiti Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere and has the worst water quality in the… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Other Purposes
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… Read More »Oct & Nov 2024 Collaborator: Care of Creation
Casa Esperanza Community Center Our Lady of Mount Carmel Melrose Park, IL Casa Esperanza Community Center helps individuals and families overcome the cycle of poverty… Read More »Aug & Sept 2024 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
The Boulevard of Chicago Chicago, IL For over 29 years, The Boulevard of Chicago has been transforming the lives of thousands of homeless individuals in… Read More »Aug & Sept 2024 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Marklund Children’s Home Geneva, IL Marklund provides the best possible care for children and adults with severe and profound disabilities and addresses their unique medical… Read More »Aug & Sept 2024 Collaborator: Women and Children
FCJM Sector – “Portiuncula in France” Saint Clare Community of Ban St. Martin Saint Clare Community of Ban St. Martin, managed by the French Sector… Read More »Aug & Sept 2024 Collaborator: Other Purposes
DeKalb County Community Gardens (DCCG) DeKalb, IL DeKalb County Community Gardens (DCCG) addresses the food needs in DeKalb County Illinois and empowers DeKalb County residents… Read More »Aug & Sept 2024 Collaborator: Care of Creation
West Suburban Community Pantry Inc (WSCP) Woodridge, IL West Suburban Community Pantry (WSCP) is an established food pantry with a strong history of service to… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Courage Initiative Ltd. Milwaukee, WI Courage MKE’s mission is to raise awareness of the rising number of LGBTQ+ youth in the social welfare system. Courage… Read More »June 2024 Collaborator: Women and Children
We are a community of vowed sisters, and covenant companions called to live the Gospel in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare of Assisi and our foundress Mother M. Clara Pfaender. We are a welcoming community collaborating with others to be a blessing in the world. Wherever you are on your life journey, you are welcome here.
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