Sylvania Franciscan Foundation

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Last week, close to 100 donors, stakeholders, Sylvania Franciscans-Sisters of St. Francis gathered to hear from Sylvania Franciscan Foundation grantees, The Cocoon and Toledo GROWs about their mission and the impact of the Foundation's support.
Sisters of St. Francis Sustainability Coordinator, Sara Grunberg, shared about the exciting efforts being initiated on campus by the Sisters as their commitment to Care for the Earth. For example, the newly installed solar panels are already "generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of 44 houses for one year!"
Wrapping up the special evening, Sr. Barb Vano shared Franciscan history, including stories of St. Francis and Mother Adelaide. Her reflections emphasized the call for each of us to share our gifts and to remain in community.
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06/11/2026

UPDATE!!!!

💜🧵 WOW! Thank You, Tiffin & Seneca County! 🧵💜

Once again, our incredible community has stepped up in a big way!

Just a short time after we shared a request for a sewing machine for one of the survivors residing at Sisters in Shelter, we received not one, but TWO sewing machine donations! We are beyond grateful for the kindness, generosity, and willingness of our community to help whenever there is a need.

We often say that we couldn't do what we do without the support of Tiffin and Seneca County, and this is yet another example of why. Time and time again, when we reach out for assistance, whether it's supplies, donations, volunteer support, or opportunities for our survivors, our community responds with compassion and action.

These sewing machines represent so much more than equipment. They provide an opportunity for creativity, skill-building, confidence, healing, and even the potential for future income. Most importantly, they show our survivors that there are people who care about them and are invested in their success.

To everyone who shared our post, offered assistance, and donated, thank you for believing in our mission and the women we serve. Your support creates opportunities for hope, healing, and new beginnings every single day.

Tiffin and Seneca County truly are special places, and we are blessed to be part of such a caring and generous community. 💜

06/05/2026

Sisters Julitta, Brenda, and Rosemarie enjoyed a tour of Nature's Nursery today. We learned about the impressive growth that their program has had in recent years, thanks in part to the funding support of the Sylvania Franciscan Foundation.
One exciting step recently, is the building of raised garden beds and greenhouse that will enable them to grow their own produce to feed the animals (rabbits need their greens!)
This Foundation funded project has helped NN form partnerships with volunteer groups and enhanced their youth education efforts. Thank you Nature's Nursery for all the ways you are helping us be better stewards of Mother Earth!

06/03/2026

Spring is in the air, and with it comes our first joyful moments to celebrate!

This season, we’re delighted to share that three wonderful supporters — along with the Sisters they chose — were our first raffle winners of this year:

🌼 Bonnie Aanestad and Sister Mary Fran Reichenberger
🌼 Kathy Hasiak and Sister Claudia Bronsing
🌼 Diane Frick and Sister Julitta Campbell

We are so grateful to everyone who participated. Every ticket purchased helps carry forward the mission and ministries of the Sylvania Franciscans in meaningful ways.
Look for the link in the comments below to take part in the fun. A new season brings new possibilities — perhaps next time, we’ll be celebrating you!

05/08/2026

Please enjoy this Mother's Day reflection written by Sister Theresa Darga.

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01/08/2026

As part of our year-end housekeeping, we’re sharing the raffle winners from October and November 2025. Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who participated and supported our mission.

October 2025 Winners:
John Langa and Sister Rosine
Suzie Stapelton and Sister Diana Lynn
Patrick Wallace and Sister Donna

November 2025 Winners:
Rose Ann Troxtell and Sister Carol Ann Grace
Ann Marie Stevens and Sister Mary Ann G.
Steve Lubeck and Sister Nancy Ferguson

We are grateful for your continued generosity and support. If you’re interested in participating in the raffle, please follow the link in the comments to learn more.

12/15/2025

Thank you to the Sylvania Franciscan Foundation for a generous grant to sponsor our ESL classes. ARLC provides 8-week beginning ESL classes several times a year, and this grant covers the cost of instruction and supplies for those classes. We are grateful for the support to offer this service.

ARLC has an ESL class starting in January. For more information, email [email protected].

11/20/2025

More photos from National Philanthropy Day luncheon 11/12/25 where Sister Theresa Darga and Bethany House were honored.

Sylvania Franciscans-Sisters of St. Francis Association of Fundraising Professionals Northwest Ohio Chapter Greater Toledo Community Foundation

11/19/2025

Join the Sisters as we shine a little brighter—thanks to the power of the sun. ☀️

From reducing our carbon footprint to caring for creation in tangible, sustainable ways, our solar energy initiatives help us live out our Franciscan mission every day. Your support fuels this work—literally and spiritually. Help us keep the light growing. 🌱✨

A link to donate is in the comments!