LighteningBurdens
"No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of it to anyone else."
Our Mission
The mission of St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation is to promote and support projects and services that contribute to the health and vitality of residents in Northwest North central North Dakota. The counties included are Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, McLean, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Rolette, Sheridan, Ward and Wells.
Contact Us
Shelly C. Weppler, Executive Director
St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation
308 2nd Ave SW
Minot, ND 58701sjchf@minot.com
(701) 837-1726Grant Opportunities
Match grants are awarded as a tool to leverage investments and increase contributions to partner organizations. Contributor's checks made payable to St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation in the amount of $100.00 or more will receive a 1 - 1 match to their gift. $100 becomes $200.
how we are Lightening Burdens
St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation understands the importance of meeting not only physical needs, but emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs as well. It is our goal to work towards justice, peace and the transformation of society.
Rebuilding our Lives and Finding Hope - October 28 - 29, Ann Nicole Nelson Hall
In the wake of the recent flooding of the Souris River Valley, the members of the community of Minot have displayed remarkable levels of resilience and togetherness. Individuals from different walks of life and, indeed, from throughout the country, have come together to help one another rebuild homes and lives, one step at a time. And, while the physical reconstruction of our community is already well underway, for many, emotional healing from the displacement and destruction caused by the events of June 22-26 has not yet begun.
In an effort to offer opportunities for healing, a Grief Counseling Seminar is being held at Minot State University in the Ann Nicole Nelson Hall. On October 28 – 29, world-renowned speaker, author and grief management specialist Dr. Darcie D. Sims will lead the seminars . The Friday session will be a workshop for counseling professionals, public servants, religious leaders, and other individuals who serve the community and have been providing spiritual, emotional and physical assistance in the wake of the flooding. Saturday’s session well be open to the community at-large. CEU credits are available and approved for Social Workers and Nurses with other applications in the works.
Please review the attached Brochure and Flyer for further details. This is a free workshop with lunch provided. Reservations are required to determine how many copies and lunches to have at the session.
how to Get Involved
Contributions have been an invaluable way to leverage the gift that has been given to our community. When you give to St. Joseph's Community Health Foundation the real winner is the community. With each passing year the number of requests for funds expands. As the foundation sets goals for the future, we will need your support to help us realize our community's healthy future. Our community's quality of life has a cost, but it is a price that can be attained with your help. Our success is your success!
Donors are able to establish endowment funds to serve the needs of a cause they wish to help with. These funds are often established using your family name or the name of a loved one as a memorial or honorarium. $10,000.00 can establish a named fund at SJCHF. Foundation staff will be happy to discuss your specific interests with you. The assets are invested and managed by local banks and investment firms.
The Foundation uses the income generated from its endowment to provide grants to local tax-exempt charitable organizations. Community volunteers serve on the board and grants review committee. All grants are approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors. Gifts of any size are welcomed. The Foundation’s status as a public charity offers you the maximum tax benefits.
Donors have established charitable funds with the following:
- Cash
- Certificates of deposit
- US savings bonds
- Stocks and bonds
- Income for a charitable lead trust
- Insurance policies
- Closely held stocks
- Real estate
- Remainder of a charitable trust
- Remainder of a pooled income fund
- Retirement plan assets
Donors are able to establish endowment funds to serve the needs of a cause they wish to help with.These funds are often established using your family name or the name of a loved one as a memorial or honorarium. $10,000.00 can establish a named fund at SJCHF. Foundation staff will be happy to discuss your specific interests with you. The assets are invested and managed by local banks and investment firms.
The Foundation uses the income generated from its endowment to provide grants to local tax-exempt charitable organizations. Community volunteers serve on the board and grants review committee. All grants are approved by the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Would you like a chance to help someone in need? Contact us to find out more on how you can lift someone's burden.
our latest Success Stories
Church Camp Scholarships
St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation provides matching funds for summer church camp scholarships to Camp of the Cross, Camp Bentley, Metigoshe Ministries and Shepherd's Hill at Crossroads. Click on the thumbnail to the right to learn [...]
Special Needs Locker Room
St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation became involved with the Minot Family YMCA and its “Building for the Generation’s” expansion project, helping construct a special needs locker room. Click on the thumbnail to the right [...]
Saving Lives
St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation has also partnered with the Mid-Dakota Chapter of the American Red Cross with grants aimed at programs designed to prevent serious injuries and save lives. Click on the thumbnail to the right to learn [...]
Improved Quality of Care
St. Joseph’s Community Health Foundation has a long-standing interest in improving the quality of health care in the region. A matching donation made to Trinity Health’s Kidney Dialysis Unit paved the way for new state of the art [...]
