• Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
• Food Insecurity & Nutrition Network - Regional Needs Assessment May 13
• Our HEALing Kitchen cooking classes
• Embracing Enoughness: a legacy of faith, trust and Catholic philanthropy
• Prenatal & Infant Care Network Luncheon June 5

The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation proudly supports Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana, a collaboration spanning over 20 years. Here is the story of one individual who benefited from programming on the southeast side of Fort Wayne, through a program supported by this Foundation.

A 47-year-old, "L", diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in November 2023, faced anxiety about job loss and treatment costs. Hesitant to seek help, she was referred to the Impact Center by her nurse. There, Client Advocate Gayle Bernand, who is not only a dedicated staff member of the Southeast Program but also a...



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Interested community members are welcome to join the next quarterly meeting of the Food Insecurity & Nutrition Network on Tuesday, May 13, at 3:00 PM at Ivy Tech Community College. The meeting will be at the Tech Center Building on the North Campus, 3701 Dean Drive, Room TC1225.

The Northeast Indiana Local Food Network will present key learnings from their recent regional local food system needs assessment conducted with Sturtz Public Management. According to Karen Petersen, Executive Director, "We'll delve into the data regarding food access for vulnerable populations, exploring the region's food supply, its sources, and identified areas for improvement."

Following that discussion, there will be an opportunity to...

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In today’s fast-paced, resource-heavy world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the weight of what’s required to make a difference. We are often led to believe that "more" -- more money, more resources, more people -- will always yield greater impact. But what if the real power lies not in abundance, but in the humble act of trusting that what we have is enough?

The history of the St. Joe Foundation is rooted in this concept of "enoughness" through the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ and their Foundress, Saint Katharina Kasper. The story of Saint Katharina Kasper is a testament to how small beginnings, guided by faith in Divine Providence, can lead to transformative change. Katharina’s journey began in 1848 with less than two dollars in her pocket, when she sought to establish a space for prayer and ministry to those in need. Despite the seemingly modest start, it was enough. Enough to spark a...

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Save the Date:

Upcoming Prenatal & Infant Care Luncheon

 Join us for an informative luncheon on Domestic Violence Awareness and Resources

Date: Thursday, June 5, 2025 

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM