Philanthropy at Mary’s Woods

Mary’s Woods is a home for life. Sometimes through no fault of their own, residents face difficulties meeting their basic needs. When that happens the Resident Fund serves as a safety net. The Mary’s Woods community has a profound sense of security knowing the Resident Fund is there. Your donation provides supplemental monthly service fee grants for residents who have outlived and exhausted their financial resources.

Your donation to the Capital Improvements Fund improves the quality of life of all who enjoy Mary’s Woods through campus enhancements and innovation. Residents living at Caritas House can share a meal and relax on the outdoor patio, enjoying the beauty of the Healing Garden.

Resident volunteers from every neighborhood on campus keep the garden blooming to help engage the senses and activate memories. 

Sometimes, our most pressing needs cannot be categorized and therefore are not supported by specific funding. Unrestricted giving, in support of the greatest need, allows donors to contribute in an all-purpose way, allowing Mary’s Woods to use these gifts to support immediate and priority operational needs.

All Mary’s Woods team members are a vital part of the community. The employee education fund provides support for continuing education and skill development opportunities to ensure that employees maximize their potential — professionally, personally and as leaders in the wider world.

Your support provides advanced training and tuition subsidies. Team members can find additional information and directions on how to apply on the employee portal or by emailing Human Resources at mwhr@maryswoods.org.

A subset of the Employee Education Fund is the Sr. Roswitha Frawley Educational Scholarship. This scholarship is available to team members, their legal spouses/partners, or their dependents under the age of 23, to help further their career goals.

Learn how recent scholarship recipients have furthered their education.

Team members can find additional information and directions on how to apply on the employee portal or by emailing Human Resources at mwhr@maryswoods.org.

Your donation supports employees in times of crisis. Examples include help with car repair, groceries, housing and unexpected medical bills. Team members can email Human Resources at mwhr@maryswoods.org for assistance.

Mary’s Woods is committed to creating a more socially just society and is proud to be led by residents in bettering the world. The Programming Innovation and Outreach Fund assists with identifying programs that address needs in our larger community. Holidays without Hunger is an annual highlight that involves residents providing hands-on-help to those in need.