FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa

11/03/2026

Some people people wonder what FIRE Foundation stands for. Here’s your answer.

10/29/2026

What a memorable evening helping bring inclusion into our Catholic School. We are so grateful to everyone who attend everyone who helped make this event such a success! God Bless❤️

10/27/2026

Down to the last Day! You don’t want to miss this amazing event! ❤️

10/22/2026

We are less than one week away!

10/15/2026

We are so grateful for the donations from the comfy clothes day!

Yesterday, Dr. John Flanery had the pleasure of presenting a check for $4,507.32 to Dr. Ryan Allen of the FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa!

These funds were raised through our recent Jeans Day fundraiser, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated and contributed to this meaningful cause.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping us support the important work of the NW Fire Foundation!

10/15/2026

🔥There is still time to purchase your tickets! 🔥

https://donorbox.org/events/950388?utm_medium=qrcode&utm_source=qrcode

10/05/2026

FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa helps this be possible. We help support schools with grants for educational resources, adaptive curriculum, training for teachers and staff as well as para professionals.

MYTH #3: Non-public schools won’t take students on IEPs, 504 plans, or students who need additional support.

FACT: Students with diverse learning needs are already part of our Bishop Heelan Catholic Schools community.

Today, BHCS serves 51 students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 88 students with 504 plans.

Every student is unique, and families consider many different factors when choosing the educational environment that best supports their child. Our schools work alongside families to understand students’ needs and provide support within the programs and resources available at BHCS.

As we continue our ESA: Myth vs. Fact series, our goal is to provide clear information about the students we serve, how ESA works, and what it means for our school community.

Learn more and explore the full series at https://www.bishopheelan.org/resources/iowa-educational-savings-account

Know the facts. Understand the impact.

10/01/2026

Start your Sunday with breakfast and support a great cause! ❤️💙

The Mater Dei Knights of Columbus are hosting a Breakfast Burrito Fundraiser on Sunday, October 25, benefiting the FIRE Foundation of Northwest Iowa. 🔥

🌯 Nativity Church - after the 9:00 AM Mass
🌯 Immaculate Conception Church - after the 10:30 AM Mass

Breakfast burritos will be available for a free will donation, with proceeds supporting FIRE’s mission of igniting inclusive Catholic education.

Come hungry and help support inclusion in our Catholic schools! ❤️🔥

09/25/2026

Six children with Down syndrome have reportedly been invited to serve Pope Leo XIV at the altar during Mass during his visit to France—an especially meaningful gesture highlighting the dignity and participation of people with disabilities in the life of the Church.

The gesture comes amid Pope Leo XIV’s repeated emphasis on the dignity of every human person. In June, while meeting members of the Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, the Pope welcomed people with Down syndrome and stressed that “the value of the human person does not depend on what he or she accomplishes or produces.”

The Jérôme Lejeune Foundation, which works in research and medical care for people with genetic intellectual disabilities, has been closely associated with Pope Leo’s defense of human dignity and the culture of life. During that June audience, the Pope personally embraced young people with Down syndrome and encouraged the foundation to continue its work.

In the Catholic Church, there is a place for everyone. Every person is created in the image and likeness of God, possesses inherent dignity, and is called to participate in the life and mission of the Church. These children are not merely spectators at the altar—they are cherished members of the Body of Christ.