Furthering the Mission

Since 1998, the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation has awarded $13,446,745 to more than 90 nonprofits serving Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, York County, and Gloucester County; as well as to Mary Immaculate Hospital and the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters to continue their ministries.

While the Bernardine Franciscan Sisters Foundation does not actively engage in solicitation, contributions are welcomed from individuals, businesses, community groups, and civic organizations to help ensure the Foundation’s ability to continue its mission. Contributions via planned giving instruments, including bequests and trusts, are also accepted.

To learn more about the Foundation’s funding priorities and the nonprofits that have been funded to date, click here.

In February 2025, the Foundation was awarded with the “Impact Award” by *United Way of the Virginia Peninsula* for “the trust and investment given to the United Way’s Collective Impact efforts and your support of charitable organizations across our community.”

**Soundscapes** *provides self-discovery through music.*

**Access Virginia** *offers services for the sight and hearing Impaired*.

**Youth Volunteer Corps (YVC)** *students guide 5th graders through the process of building a mechanical claw and exploring the world of engineering and prosthetics.*

**Natasha House** *hosts the CHAMPS program for youth, focusing on youth character development, mentoring, and creative arts healing.*

If you would like to make a contribution to support the Foundation’s efforts to build up the nonprofits serving our communities, please click the Donate Button* below to complete your donation via a secure PayPal account.

*You do not need a PayPal account to donate.