SSJ Ministry Foundation Board

Working Together to Alleviate Ignorance, Poverty and Oppression

The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Rochester established a Sisters of Saint Joseph Ministry Foundation in 2003. Since that time the Foundation has received applications for and granted funds to support existing and new ministries affiliated with the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

At this time the Sisters of Saint Joseph Ministry Foundation Board is opening the application process to any non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose values reflect the Mission and Vision Statements of the Sisters of Saint Joseph.

An organization’s application in order to be considered should have as its purpose the alleviation of the conditions which cause ignorance, poverty, and oppression and the fostering of justice and mercy. The maximum grant awarded is $10,000.

If you are affiliated with an organization or know of an organization that meets the above criteria, that organization is invited to submit a letter of inquiry to Sister Connie Bickford by October 1, 2023.

2023-2024 Recipients

ADEC (Brazil) Joana Mendes Advocaia Monteiro & Cabral Bethany House Bishop Sheen Housing                                                  Build a Better Community (Alabama)                        Center for Teen Empowerment                                    Daystar                                                             Holy Ground Shelter                                         Hope Hall                                                                  Isaiah House                                                                      Literacy Volunteers – Ontario/Yates Counties            Nativity Preparatory Academy Nazareth Elementary School Nazareth University Center for Spirituality                

New Hope Immigration Services Newman Catholic Community at RIT Notre Dame Retreat House Partners in Progress (Alabama)                                     Rochester Hope                                                                                  Saint’s Place School of the Holy Childhood                                         Spiritus Christi Prison Outreach St. Ann’s Foundation St. Joseph Northside St. Michael Woodshop St. Peter’s Kitchen Worker Justice Center

New Applicants

This Sisters of Saint Joseph Ministry Foundation Board is happy to invite you to consider applying for a grant for your ministry through a Letter of Inquiry (Word document).

Previous Applicants

This Sisters of Saint Joseph Ministry Foundation Board is happy to invite you to consider applying for a grant for your ministry through the grant application process for 2023-2024. Please note that applications are due by November 1, 2023.