Sisters Health Foundation

Sisters Health Foundation The Sisters Health Foundation (formerly the Sisters of St. Joseph Charitable Fund) is a sponsored ministry of the Congregation of St. Joseph.
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Grantmaking is a primary means by which the Sisters Health Foundation advances its mission by partnering with agencies and organizations to address significant health issues. Through our grantmaking, we seek to support projects and strategies that will advance oral health, healthy lifestyles, or health equity in the Mid-Ohio Valley. The Sisters Health Foundation has two major grant programs, the R

esponsive Grant Program and the Basic Needs/Direct Service Grants Program. We support tax-exempt nonprofits that will positively impact residents in one or more counties of our service area:
WV: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, Wood
OH: Ohio: Athens, Meigs, Washington

Each month, we will share a maxim, or short saying, that we hope can inspire your work. These maxims were written by Jea...
06/01/2026

Each month, we will share a maxim, or short saying, that we hope can inspire your work. These maxims were written by Jean-Pierre Medaille SJ in 1650 to support the Sisters of St. Joseph and help their associates grow in their service to the dear neighbor.

This month's maxim is Maxim #89:
"Do the ordinary good with extraordinary care"

Our fall 2026 grant cycle is open! If you are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public entity and are interested in submitting a ...
05/08/2026

Our fall 2026 grant cycle is open! If you are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public entity and are interested in submitting a letter of inquiry to our Responsive Program or applying to our Basic Needs/Direct Service Program, visit our website (www.sistershealthfdn.org) to review our priority areas and eligibility. For groups interested in Basic Needs grants, please contact Marian Clowes ([email protected]) to schedule a conversation. The deadline to submit is July 15, 2026.

Each month, we will share a maxim, or short saying, that we hope can inspire your work. These maxims were written by Jea...
05/01/2026

Each month, we will share a maxim, or short saying, that we hope can inspire your work. These maxims were written by Jean-Pierre Medaille SJ in 1650 to support the Sisters of St. Joseph and help their associates grow in their service to the dear neighbor.

This month's maxim is Maxim #88:
"The moments of your life are precious. Make the most of each one."

In our recent trip to Calhoun County, we visited the Middle and High Schools and were awed by the community of changemak...
04/24/2026

In our recent trip to Calhoun County, we visited the Middle and High Schools and were awed by the community of changemakers they are co-creating. It was a treat to tour the schools, learn more about the clothing closet (and other personal items) for students and to meet their therapy dog, Coco! We also had the pleasure of visiting the Calhoun County Committee on Aging and catching up with the Calhoun County FRN. Thank you for your hospitality and sharing with us all of the good work you do for your community!

Come and sit at our table to join conversations about our grantmaking process in May and August! Our staff team will sha...
04/22/2026

Come and sit at our table to join conversations about our grantmaking process in May and August! Our staff team will share an overview of our current grant process and ask your input on ways to improve our process. We'll share and gather ideas related to deadlines, applications, and steps in the grant cycle. We'll also share what's going in our foundation and talk about what you're seeing in your community. Registration for May 18 in Athens, OH and May 28 in Harrisville, WV is open. We ask that only one person per organization register as seating is limited. To register, visit https://forms.gle/zsunPDhQ3DG96mTW7

WV's nonprofit workforce keeps things churning without many of us knowing. These nonprofit workers show up early, work l...
04/07/2026

WV's nonprofit workforce keeps things churning without many of us knowing. These nonprofit workers show up early, work late hours, and stretch their dollars to continue supporting their communities. West Virginia Nonprofit Association - WVNPA is collecting stories from the often-invisible nonprofit workers, those doing the ground work, for a project called Work Ethic. To participate and learn how to create and upload your story as a nonprofit worker, check out the flyer on this post.

Through Work Ethic, you’ll hear directly from those who are willing to take home a little less if it means easing suffering or offering a measure of hope. This project invites you to see what it truly takes—and what it costs—to make this work a life’s mission. And what could happen if it disappeared. Here is a reel from West Virginia Nonprofit Association - WVNPAWest Virginia Nonprofit Association - WVNPA to get a feel for how you can share your story: https://www.facebook.com/reel/686302987900948

Each month, we will share a maxim, or short saying, that we hope can inspire your work. These maxims were written by Jea...
04/01/2026

Each month, we will share a maxim, or short saying, that we hope can inspire your work. These maxims were written by Jean-Pierre Medaille SJ in 1650 to support the Sisters of St. Joseph and help their associates grow in their service to the dear neighbor.

This month's maxim is Maxim #84:
"Wait to be led by grace. Follow it when it comes."

Marietta College is hosting Conversations for Healthy Communities on Thursday, April 16 at the McDonough Center for Lead...
03/31/2026

Marietta College is hosting Conversations for Healthy Communities on Thursday, April 16 at the McDonough Center for Leadership and Business from 6 to 8 pm. Our executive director Renee Steffen will be a panelist and share challenges and opportunities in today's health care landscape. Doors will be open at 5:30 and seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is free and open to the public! We hope to see you there!

Each month, we will share a maxim, or short saying, that we hope can inspire your work. These maxims were written by Jea...
03/02/2026

Each month, we will share a maxim, or short saying, that we hope can inspire your work. These maxims were written by Jean-Pierre Medaille SJ in 1650 to support the Sisters of St. Joseph and help their associates grow in their service to the dear neighbor.

This month's maxim is Maxim #71:
"Live your life with joyful simplicity, content in what is yours to do."

Last year, SHF provided support for Fort Frye Local Schools' greenhouse project for their Agricultural Learning Center. ...
02/23/2026

Last year, SHF provided support for Fort Frye Local Schools' greenhouse project for their Agricultural Learning Center. With this greenhouse, their students enrolled in the agricultural education program have the opportunity to learn about growing and selling products. During the school year, students took part in a supervised agriculture experiential program in which they learned outside the classroom called work-based learning. The program's partnership with Mid-Ohio Food Collective also gave students the chance to learn about hydroponics, food deserts, food waste and food insecurity in the region. Thank you, Fort Frye Local Schools, for establishing the Agricultural Learning Center and providing a space for the future generation to learn more about growing food for the community and food systems.

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4420 Rosemar Center, Suite 204, PO Box 4440
Parkersburg, WV
26104

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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+13044246080

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