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
Lazarus House St. Charles, IL Lazarus House is an emergency shelter and center for transitional living for men, women, and children who are homeless or… Read More »December 2023 Collaborator: Women and Children
November 10—World Science Day for Peace and Development The World Science Day for Peace and Development calls attention to the critical role that science plays… Read More »International Solidarity Days – November 2023
Sojourner Foundation, Inc. Milwaukee, WI The mission of Sojourner Family Peace Center is to transform the lives of those impacted by domestic violence. Established in… Read More »November 2023 Collaborator: Women and Children
Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership Chicago, IL The Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership (CSPL) is a not-for-profit, multi-racial, multi-ethnic grassroots led coalition that… Read More »November 2023 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
DuPage PADS Wheaton, IL DuPage PADS was founded in 1985 after a county-wide need for emergency shelter was identified. Initial efforts focused on providing seasonal… Read More »November 2023 Collaborator: Health and Dental
By Sister Beatrice Hernandez As Wheaton Franciscans, we condemn the Hamas attack on Israel which targeted innocent Israeli citizens. We also condemn the decades-long occupation… Read More »Let Us Build a Just Peace
Peoples Resource Center (PRC) Wheaton, IL In 1975, a small group of community volunteers established People’s Resource Center (PRC) to help their neighbors struggling with… Read More »October 2023 Collaborator: Health and Dental
DuPage Legal Aid Wheaton, IL DuPage Legal Aid Foundation (DLAF) provides free legal assistance to the less fortunate residents of DuPage County primarily in the… Read More »October 2023 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
New Moms Inc Oak Park, IL New Moms has been in operation for 38 years, and they have always exclusively served young moms (aged 24… Read More »October 2023 Collaborator: Women and Children
Immigrant Rapid Response Drive Thank You ~ Gracias Dr. Ed Pratt, the Executive Director of the Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI), expressed his deepest… Read More »September 2023 Donation Drive
Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) Chicago, IL Illinois Community for Displaced Immigrants (ICDI) is a non-profit, faith-based organization of staff and volunteers comprising more… Read More »September 2023 Collaborator: Refugees & Immigrants
Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF) Northwestern Chicago Suburbs Special Leisure Services Foundation (SLSF) exists to support children and adults with disabilities through philanthropy for the… Read More »September 2023 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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