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Established in 1996, the Sisters of Saint Joseph Charitable Fund (SSJCF) works to continue and expand the health and wellness ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph of Wheeling.

The mission of the SSJCF is to promote healthy and sustainable communities by providing financial assistance, strengthening collaborative relationships, and supporting local initiatives. The SSJCF is intended to be a resource and catalyst to enhance the rich gifts already found in local communities.

As of April 3, 2008, the SSJCF Board of Directors has approved 550 grant requests, representing more than $9.5 million in funding.

Building on the legacy of the past ...

creating the promise of tomorrow.

Read the SSJ Charitable Fund's
most recent Annual Report

To view the SSJCF annual report, you will need a .pdf viewer such as Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader on your computer, click this link -- Adobe Acrobat Reader -- and download a free version.

Starting December 1, 2008, the SSJCF will begin accepting Letters of Inquiry for its fall funding cycle. Click the "Letters of Inquiry" link below for instructions and guidelines.

The SSJCF receives far more requests for assistance than can be accommodated with
limited funds. Consequently, the Fund relies
on a series of guidelines established by its
Board of Trustees to select those programs
to which financial support can be awarded.

Non-profit organizations interested in submitting a Letter of Inquiry should first visit the Eligibility page of this site to ensure the project is within the scope of the SSJCF's current grantmaking guidelines.

Visit the Current Program Areas page for descriptions of the SSJCF funding areas.