St. Joseph’s Home Legacy of Care Fund

In 2022 the Sisters of St. Francis of the Immaculate Conception established the St. Joseph's Home Legacy of Care Fund at the Community Foundation upon the closure of St. Joseph's Home in Springfield, Illinois. The purpose of the St. Joseph's Home Legacy of Care Fund is to provide financial support to programs and services that offer care to seniors who reside in Cass, Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Menard, Morgan, Montgomery, and/or Sangamon County.

2023 Grant Recipients

Organization	Grant Award	Purpose
Contact Ministries	$30,000	Rent and utility assistance for seniors through the Rapid Rehousing program. This program assists seniors with rent and utilities.
Grace Lutheran Food Pantry	$15,000	Non-perishable and fresh foods and personal hygiene items to individuals in need.
Hearts United Association	$25,000	Rent and utility assistance; emergency heating and cooling equipment; gasoline vouchers for medical or mental health appointments; emergency food gift cards; assistance with non-narcotic emergency medications for seniors; and assistance with financing minor home safety repairs.
Illinois Presbyterian Home Communities	$50,000	Support the cost-of-living for seniors in assisted living, who have limited financial resources so that they can stay in their homes.
Springfield Art Association	$20,000	Support for four sessions of Opening Minds Through Art (OMA), a program specifically designed for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients over a 12-month period.
St. Martin DePorres	$50,000	Food and hygiene items for seniors.