Justice is about the establishment and promotion of life-giving relationships between all members of the human family, as well as the transformation of society’s unjust structures and institutions. Spear-headed by Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), the Wheaton Franciscans focus on the greatest social justice issues of our times while discerning how best to respond
Wheaton Franciscan department heads, supervisors, and other invited staff met on March 7, 2025, and Sisters and Covenant Companions met on March 8, 2025, to… Read More »Facing Racism, Power, and Privilege as a Community
Dominican University/ Ministry en lo Cotidiano (MLC) Program River Forest, IL Dominican University graduates are economically disadvantaged students. Among them are many immigrant students and… Read More »March & April 2025 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Peoples Resource Center (PRC) Wheaton, IL For almost 50 years, Peoples Resource Center (PRC) has worked to respond to basic human needs and has built… Read More »March & April 2025 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF) Rolling Meadows, IL SLSF supports children and adults with disabilities through philanthropy for the Northwest Special Recreation Association (NWSRA). NWSRA… Read More »March & April 2025 Collaborator: Women and Children
Bridge Communities Glen Ellyn, IL Bridge Communities provides free transitional housing to 131 homeless DuPage County families each year. The purpose of Bridge Communities is… Read More »Jan & Feb 2025 Collaborator: Health and Dental
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet Crest Hill, IL Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet, is a social service organization providing human services in DuPage, Grundy, Will,… Read More »Jan & Feb 2025 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization Sheboygan, WI Sheboygan County Interfaith Organization was established in 1989 for the purpose of providing programs for people who have fallen… Read More »Jan & Feb 2025 Collaborator: Women and Children
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
<<Return to Laudato Si’ Page As we prepare to celebrate the Ecumenical Season of Creation from September 1 through October 4, may we follow in the… Read More »Season of Creation 2024
Journey Together: Called to BE a Blessing Return to Journey Together: Called to BE Love resource page As we enter the final 12 weeks of… Read More »Creating Beloved Community
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