St. Joseph Community Health Foundation

06/01/2026

St. Joseph Community Health Foundation Staff supported two of our partner organizations this past weekend. CEO Matt Smith and his wife Kari, along with new-elected Community Member Medina Habic, celebrated Amani Family' Services 20th Anniversary at the Pearl. Mark Burkholder, Projects & Multimedia Manager, and his wife Kelli, brought back the 80's at CTN's Dine 4 Rides at the Mirro Center. Both organizations provide vital services in our community and SJCHF is proud to partner with them.

05/30/2026

The cat distribution network is looking for you :)

05/30/2026

Important information.

Beginning next Wednesday, June 3!

Routine immunizations and FREE sports physicals and lead testing screening, in partnership with Super Shot Inc.

Schedule an appointment at supershot.org.

05/30/2026

We're experienced Case Managers to help us meet the needs of Medicaid Waiver Clients!

Newly hired Case Managers receive health insurance benefits on day one! Learn more and apply on our website. Check the comments for a link to the listing.

05/30/2026

A Sweet Finish: Celebrating May's Rhubarb Harvest! 🍓🌱

As the school year wraps up, our Harvest of the Month (HOTM) program finished on a high note with a final delivery of fresh rhubarb from Berry Hill Farm, who helped source the crisp, tart stalks from farms across LaGrange and Wabash counties.

This end-of-year push was a massive community effort. Because of our incredible volunteers, drivers, and dedicated school/early learning center staff members, we achieved some amazing things:

The Impact:
⭐640 lbs (2,100+ stalks) of fresh, local rhubarb distributed
⭐22 locations reached across 9 Northeast Indiana counties
⭐Thousands of kids experiencing the taste of local agriculture!

💬 Sweet success from the field:
"I sent the rhubarb home yesterday with my students and one returned this morning with fresh rhubarb bars. :) I wish you could have seen the smile on her face." — Alison McCoy, 6th Grade Teacher, Westview Elementary

From classrooms to cafeterias (like South Adams Schools, who made a delicious Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp!), this milestone highlights the growing strength of our regional food network. Thank you to everyone who helped us deliver local flavor all year long! 🙌

🎥 Watch the HOTM rhubarb video: https://tinyurl.com/7s6r3r8j

Want to join us next season? DM us to get involved as a grower, school partner, or volunteer!

05/27/2026

Check out what’s happening at St. Joe!

Our HEALing Kitchen grant applications close soon, Perinatal and Infant Homelessness Prevention Pilot Program story, Engaging and Supporting Fathers Luncheon registration is open, and more is all covered in our May newsletter.

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05/26/2026

Today the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation celebrates the birthday of Saint Katharina Kasper; a woman whose courage, compassion, and deep trust in God continue to shape our mission.

Born in 1820, Saint Katharina founded the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, whose ministry eventually brought St. Joseph Hospital, and later the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, to Fort Wayne. Her life reminds us that small acts of love can grow into generations of care for moms, babies, and neighbors in need.

May her example inspire us to serve with humility, joy, and a heart open to every person.

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05/21/2026

The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation is thrilled to announce that Sister Shirley Bell, PHJC, in recognition of the contributions of the The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, been selected as the 2026 recipient of the prestigious Raymond Rosenberger–Minette Baum Award. This annual honor, nominated by the Foundation’s Board and managed by PNC Financial Services through the Raymond Rosenberger Trust, recognizes individuals for their diligent and faithful service with exempt charitable organizations to alleviate human suffering, enhance quality of life for those afflicted by illness or injury, or promote wellness through prevention. The recipient also receives a cash award to use as they wish, celebrating their extraordinary contributions in the community.

05/19/2026

A reminder to local churches, nonprofits, and community organizations that the application deadline for the 2026 Our HEALing Kitchen program is June 1st!

More information may be found online at: https://sjchf.org/programs/heal/ohk/

Thank you for helping strengthen healthy eating and active living in our community!

A "garden-to-kitchen" curriculum that provides knowledge and skill-building to increase fruit and vegetable selection, preparation, and consumption.