Your Gift Makes a Difference
If you would like to support Change a Heart, please contact us
The Need:
Your support helps our members help others.
Since its inception in 1999, 38 program members have joined the Change a Heart: Franciscan Volunteer Program and have ministered to more than 13,000 poor individuals in three different cities and at 19 different social service agencies.
Each of our year-long program participants work at least 1,700 hours during their year of service. The Independent Sector places a monetary value of $19.51 per each hour of service work that is completed.
Here are some of the opportunities that your gifts make possible: |
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$15 |
Increases services offered to the poor in western Pennsylvania: Our program is the only faith based year long volunteer program in Pittsburgh that places 100% of our program participants in direct service with the poor at a non-profit agency. |
$25 |
Provides continuous resources for inspiring young adults for a life of service: 80% of former program alumnae continue to the present time to work at non-profit agencies, or volunteer positions, serving poor and vulnerable populations. |
$50 |
Grows future leaders: Provides ongoing training of future leaders in the church and non-profit sector. |
$75 |
Helps non-profit agencies: Affords one month travel to agencies where members serve with the poor. |
$100 |
Connects young adults to living simply: Affords membership to local food co-op where members can learn to live sustainably. |
$150 |
Fosters retention of talented, ethical, compassionate, client focused, young adults in western Pa. |
$300 |
Creates social capital: Build solidarity by bridging members from diverse ethnic and social backgrounds. |
$500 |
Increases volunteerism: Affords recruitment of members to serve 1,700 hours in one year. |
$1,000 |
Provides a network of support for a member for one year |
Did you know?
1,700 hours of member service x $19.51 per hour = $33,167 worth of work done by one of our program participants in one year. |
How Can I help?
1) Pray for volunteers during their year of service.
2) Annual Gift - Your annual gift sustains the programs, operations, and caring work of the Change a Heart: Franciscan Volunteer Program. A monetary investment in our program directly touches lives, our communities, our church and our world.
3) Monthly Support – A monthly pledge supports a member who then reaches out in service to the poor. Rent, food, transportation, books or special community needs. Your support goes directly to assisting the members in their year of service and commitment to the values of: spirituality, community, simple living and social justice.
4) In Honor of and In Memory of Gifts - Make your donation in honor of family and friends.
5) Matching Gifts - Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees.
6) Speaking to our program participants at a retreat on topics of community, simple living, spirituality or social justice. If you are interested in graciously giving your time, please contact the program director.