"We have to state, without mincing words, that there is an inseparable bond between our faith and the poor. May we never abandon them."
(Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium)
The Bible begins with the bold assertion that all human beings are made in the image and likeness of God. Yet it is no secret that those in whom the Image of God is most often ignored are the homeless, the hungry, and the poor. In the state of Arizona, over 10,000 people made in God's image are currently experiencing homelessness, and roughly one million are living in poverty.
The Catholic Community Foundation (CCF) works to transform this tragic reality. Established in 1983, CCF provides financial support to a wide range of Catholic ministries throughout our community. At CCF, our donors and our recipient organizations succeed together: Our prudent, long-term investing practices empower you to grow your charitable gifts so that you can devote excess profits to these important works of the Church.
The CCF Care Forever Fund is devoted to benefiting ministries that serve the most vulnerable in our community. The impact of Care grants is being felt across our community in the lives of disadvantaged men, women, and children through ministries like André House, St. Vincent de Paul, St. Joseph the Worker, and more
“I have experienced on multiple occasions patients fight to hold back the tears of joy at the completion of their treatment when they are shown their smile – a smile they may not have shown for years because of embarrassment. Patients who enter the clinic and successfully complete their comprehensive treatment are positioned to become more successful, happy, and confident contributors in society with increased opportunities for work and improved overall general health.”
- Dr. Jeremy Sant, St. Vincent de Paul Dental Clinic
Care Forever Fund grant recipient
With an estimated need of over $325,000 going unmet each year, your support can make the difference that puts a roof over someone's head, food in someone's stomach, or simply a smile on the face of someone who hasn't smiled in years. You can help CCF reach our endowment goal of $15,000,000 for our Care Forever Fund so that we can provide steady annual disbursements of $600,000 to Catholic ministries across our community.
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The CCF Care Forever Fund is an endowment that is a financial investment vehicle designed to withstand economic instabilities through sensible investing practices. An endowment continues to grow while a portion of the earnings is distributed each year to the named cause, in this case, supporting frontline ministries that serve the most vulnerable.
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You can list the Care Forever Fund as a beneficiary in your will, trust, retirement plan, or life insurance policy. This would allow you to make one last transformational gift that will last in perpetuity. Contact a member of our staff today to learn how you can make an impact.
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“My job is wonderful. We are budgeting correctly and excited to start saving. You have blessed me with a chance to be my authentic self. You are truly an angel of God in ways beyond your job.”
– Single mother who found a job through
employment services at St. Joseph the Worker
(Care Forever Fund grant recipient)
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