CCF Impact Stories

Expressions of Joy, Gratitude, and Faith

The stories provided here show how donors have fulfilled lifelong dreams and promises through charitable giving. Their inspiring stories demonstrate the power of faith-based philanthropy to bring comfort to those in need — and joy to those who give.

How Can She Keep from Singing

How Can She Keep from Singing

Building the Church We’re Called to Be

Building the Church We’re Called to Be

Legacy of Giving Spans Generations

Legacy of Giving Spans Generations

Youthful Charity Sparks Lifelong Kindness

Youthful Charity Sparks Lifelong Kindness

Strengthening Catholic Communities of Color through Volunteer Development

Strengthening Catholic Communities of Color through Volunteer Development

Bringing a Foundation to Life

Bringing a Foundation to Life

Preparing for the Next 100 Years

Preparing for the Next 100 Years

Managing Investments Imbued with Catholic Values

Managing Investments Imbued with Catholic Values

Steve Lucke’s Donor Advised Fund Unlocks a Scholarship

Steve Lucke’s Donor Advised Fund Unlocks a Scholarship

Pastor Inspires a Parish to Help Neighbors in Need

Pastor Inspires a Parish to Help Neighbors in Need

Volunteers Bring Christ’s Love Inside Prison Walls

Volunteers Bring Christ’s Love Inside Prison Walls

A Front-Row Seat to Philanthropy

A Front-Row Seat to Philanthropy

Skipper Slawik Fund Opens the Door to Catholic Education for Generations of Students

Skipper Slawik Fund Opens the Door to Catholic Education for Generations of Students

Family Foundation Celebrates God’s Gifts

Family Foundation Celebrates God’s Gifts

Philanthropy Perpetuates Priestly Ministries

Philanthropy Perpetuates Priestly Ministries

Endowment Extends Outreach to Northside Neighbors

Endowment Extends Outreach to Northside Neighbors

Grants Support a Universal Church

Grants Support a Universal Church

Faith In Action

Faith In Action

A Lifetime Overflowing With Gifts

A Lifetime Overflowing With Gifts

An Impact Beyond Their Lifetime

An Impact Beyond Their Lifetime

A Church of Many Generations

A Church of Many Generations

A Living Tradition

A Living Tradition

Standing Together to Support Catholic Education for Low-Income Students of Color

Standing Together to Support Catholic Education for Low-Income Students of Color

Making Time to Reflect and Give

Making Time to Reflect and Give

Investing in Professional Lay Ministers

Investing in Professional Lay Ministers

Extending the Reach of the Church

Extending the Reach of the Church

Building a Bridge of Compassion

Building a Bridge of Compassion

Endowing for Unforeseen Challenges

Endowing for Unforeseen Challenges

Facing Crises with Faith and Generosity

Facing Crises with Faith and Generosity

A Blessing to Those Who Give and Those Who Receive

A Blessing to Those Who Give and Those Who Receive

MCRF Offers Emergency Support to Parishes During Pandemic

MCRF Offers Emergency Support to Parishes During Pandemic

Letting Their Light Shine

Letting Their Light Shine

Shining a Light on Catholic Social Teaching

Shining a Light on Catholic Social Teaching

Endowing the Heart of a Parish Community

Endowing the Heart of a Parish Community

Passing Along Faith and Blessings with a Grateful Heart

Passing Along Faith and Blessings with a Grateful Heart

Navigating Aid to the Homeless with Compassion, Purpose, and Solidarity

Navigating Aid to the Homeless with Compassion, Purpose, and Solidarity

Planning for a Meaningful Retirement

Planning for a Meaningful Retirement

Talent That Shines

Talent That Shines

“God can’t be outdone in generosity”

“God can’t be outdone in generosity”

Keeping Catholic Education Accessible

Keeping Catholic Education Accessible

Library Creates Connections

Library Creates Connections

Signs of Spiritual Comfort

Signs of Spiritual Comfort

Imagination Behind CCF

Imagination Behind CCF

Impact of Improving Returns

Impact of Improving Returns

People Make the Difference

People Make the Difference

A Legacy of Health and Wellness

A Legacy of Health and Wellness

From Homelessness to Independence

From Homelessness to Independence

One Legacy Lights the Way for Others

One Legacy Lights the Way for Others

Paying It Forward

Paying It Forward

Being a Good Steward

Being a Good Steward

Tradition Inspires Countless Tomorrows

Tradition Inspires Countless Tomorrows

A Lasting Solution Leads to a Lasting Legacy

A Lasting Solution Leads to a Lasting Legacy

A Family Affair

A Family Affair

Evangelization in Action

Evangelization in Action

Endowing Faith Along with Dollars

Endowing Faith Along with Dollars

Family Business Leads to Family Giving

Family Business Leads to Family Giving

Investing Time and Treasure

Investing Time and Treasure

Honoring Her Heart Forever

Honoring Her Heart Forever

Kindling Faith at Summer Camp

Kindling Faith at Summer Camp

It Takes a Village to Create Community

It Takes a Village to Create Community

Fulfillment in Philanthropy

Fulfillment in Philanthropy

Laying the Groundwork for Future Generations

Laying the Groundwork for Future Generations

Keeping Catholic Education Affordable

Keeping Catholic Education Affordable

Bus Company Drives Giving

Bus Company Drives Giving

Looking Back, Paying it Forward

Looking Back, Paying it Forward

Faithfully Remembered: Now and Forever

Faithfully Remembered: Now and Forever

A Legacy of Leadership

A Legacy of Leadership

Four Generations of Inspired Giving

Four Generations of Inspired Giving

Honoring a Beloved Godfather

Honoring a Beloved Godfather

Simplified Spiritual Giving

Simplified Spiritual Giving