Inspired by the gospel of Jesus and the example of Francis of Assisi, the Capuchin friars of the Province of Saint Joseph, together with our partners in ministry, prayerfully build sister-brotherhood in the world. We attend simply and directly to the spiritual and other basic human needs, especially those of the poor and disenfranchised, promoting…

To connect families to resources and community by providing reliable transportation for seriously ill children and pregnant women to essential healthcare.

Provide comfort and hope to children battling illness by giving donors the opportunity to create a blanket and video message of support.

FOD

To connect and network with FOD Families and Professionals around the world and to provide emotional and grief support, Family Stories, practical information about living with these disorders, and Medical Updates to inform families of new developments in screening, diagnosis, research and treatment.

To provide a therapeutic environment through horseback riding and other activities for people with disabilities or other challenges.

To provide LGBTQ+ people and their families with the services and support they need to feel safe and comfortable in their communities, while also working with local and state-wide groups to establish respect and understanding of LGBTQ+ people and bring equality home to Southwest Michigan (Berrien, Cass and Van Buren Counties).

The mission of Youth Justice Fund is “assisting returning citizens, sentenced as youth to a term of imprisonment, with services and resources necessary to ensure human dignity and full participation in their communities.”