Picture of the interior of the KeyArena during the Seattle Supersonics’ last home game in 2008 against the Dallas Mavericks@aepennypacker Cropped by User: Noble Story Joy, Belonging, and Basketball Guest Post: Amy, Program Officer At the St. Joseph Fund, we often talk about healing as something that happens through relationship and the people,
Joan of Arc and the Warriors Among Us Guest Post - Gabriela Robles, Chief Executive May 30 is the feast day of St. Joan of Arc, a young woman whose story has always felt larger than life. She was born to a peasant family and, as a teenager, became a military and spiritual figure during
Gathering in Joy and Shared Purpose Guest Post - Jason Lacsamana, Director, Programs and Partnerships As part of the St. Joseph Fund’s 40th anniversary, we gathered a small group of partners to listen, reflect, and build relationships. The conversation, facilitated by Sarah Middleton of Mission Up, brought together partners from Ahri Center, Project Kinship, and
The Changing Landscape of Grants Management At the St. Joseph Fund (SJF), our approach to grantmaking is shaped by a simple yet powerful belief: relationships matter. Over time, the tools and processes behind grants management have changed, but the deeper shift has been about something more meaningful than efficiency alone. It has been about moving
May Day and St. Joseph the Worker Honoring the Dignity, Rights, and Power of Workers Each year on May 1, communities around the world mark May Day, also known as International Workers’ Day or the Day of the Worker. It is a day rooted in the long struggle for dignity, safety, fair wages, and the
Celebrating Amy's 5-Years with SJF Today, we celebrate Amy’s 5-year anniversary with the St. Joseph Fund. As Program Officer, Amy has shaped our work with vision, care, and a deep commitment to community. Her leadership has strengthened our partnerships, deepened our focus on healing, and helped move our mission forward in meaningful ways. “When
Say “Hello” (Again) to Alisa Barrios At the St. Joseph Fund, our work is rooted in relationships with one another, with our partners, and with the communities we are called to serve. That is why we are so glad to reintroduce Alisa Barrios, who has returned full-time as our Community Partnership Specialist (grants manager). Alisa
What Does Co-Designing Mean? Guest Post - Jason Lacsamana, Director, Programs and Partnerships In equity initiatives and strategies, we often talk about co-designing with partners. But what does co-designing mean? It isn’t about inviting community in after decisions are already made. Instead, it’s about engaging the community from the very beginning and letting their voices,
Artwork by Sister Madeleva Williams, C.S.J. Listening and Learning on the Feast of St. Joseph Guest Post - Gabriela Robles, Chief Executive Lent is a sacred season that invites us to enter a time of prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and deeper conversation. Today, we are not only in the middle of Lent but also
Built to Last – The Intersections Initiative and Healing-Centered Capacity Building Guest Post - Jason Lacsamana, Director, Programs and Partnerships When I think about the story of the St. Joseph Fund and our tagline “Rooted In Love”, our 10-year partnership with Prevention Institute is one of the clearest examples of what that means.
