Impact
Thanks to the partnership of our donors, SOAR! remains true to its mission. SOAR! grants help congregations ensure the safety, dignity and vitality of aging women and men religious across the United States. You can trust that your gift makes a difference.
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of religious communities have a median age of 70 or higher
While congregations strive to care for their aging members, their needs are critical.
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$3,072,677 distributed to Catholic religious congregations in fiscal year 2024
SOAR! grants are used by congregrations to improve the safety and care of their elderly members.
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number of grants awarded last year
These enhancements allow Sisters, Brothers and Priests to age in place at home with their communities.
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average grant awarded by SOAR! in fiscal year 2024
Because of this assistance, they can age with dignity and grace befitting their lifetime of unparalleled contributions.
ANNUAL REPORT
SOAR! is a faithful steward of its mission. As such, it is responsible, accountable and transparent in its financial activities. The annual report provides a list of the sources and uses of funds. It shows SOAR!’s accountability to both its donors and the aging religious, as well as the congregations who benefit from its grants. Our most recent annual report is highlighted below.
Statement of Accountability: 2024
Our annual report and audit are presented with gratitude to all who have made the mission of SOAR! possible.
You can download a copy of our current Annual Report by clicking on the image to the right or clicking on the following link. The annual report is available in PDF format.
Impact Stories
Sister Teresa McShane, DMJ
Sister Teresa McShane is a Daughter of Mary and Joseph in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. After completing her novitiate in Ireland and Belgium, she made her vows in 1956 and began her ministry in California,…
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Sister Nuala Briody, DMJ
When Sister Nuala Briody, a Daughter of Mary and Joseph, professed her vows many years ago, she imagined her future unfolding under the warm sun of an African mission—sitting beneath a tree, surrounded by children,…
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Sister Catherine Sullivan, DMJ
Sister Catherine Sullivan’s life began in Co. Kerry, Ireland, as the oldest of nine children. Her story nearly ended early—at just three years old, she nearly died from sepsis. She believes her recovery, which followed…
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