2023 St. Joseph’s Home Legacy of Care Fund 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.
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