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Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton awards grants totaling $1,520,003

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Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton awards grants totaling $1,520,003

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton Board of Directors has announced $1,520,003 in grants for the first and second quarters of 2025.

Foundation President Marisa Rohn stated, “Our work is made possible by the many organizations that partner with our Foundation to lift people out of poverty. Not only do we fund, but we work alongside these nonprofits to assist with strategizing, providing for personnel and program needs, and building capacity through training, strategic planning, and more. Our Board of Directors believes in strategically devoting staff time and awarding funds to help organizations best meet the needs of our community.”

Grants were awarded in three strategic areas:

  • Responsive Efforts: a commitment to respond to specific or short-term community needs. Total: $607,700
  • Strategic Collaborations: work alongside others to launch programs that build capacity and increase effectiveness in community services. Total: $162,303
  • Foundation-Led Initiatives: efforts to develop and hone programs focused on systemic change. Total: $750,000

To see the full list of grant recipients, click here

Established in 1996, the Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton is a ministry of the Sisters of Charity Health System. Based on the vision of the Sisters of Charity of St. Augustine, the Foundation is committed to addressing the needs of the poor and underserved by understanding the root causes of poverty, nurturing the growth of healthy communities, emphasizing youth and family, and measuring the outcomes of these efforts.

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Canton reviews grants on a rolling basis. Information on the grant application process is available at www.scfcanton.org

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