Grant Recipients
We are honored to support organizations that make a meaningful impact in our community. Through the generosity of our donors, we provide grants to nonprofits that align with our mission to advance Christ-centered initiatives. Below, you’ll find a list of our recent grant recipients, each working to bring hope, transformation, and lasting change to individuals and families in need.
2025 Giving Circle Grant Recipients
Andre House of Hospitality (CARE)
Purchase nightly meals to feed the underserved homeless population.
St. Joseph the Worker (CARE)
Assist with eliminating debt for ten clients (who would pay $3,000 to avoid eviction costs) and providing a foundation for stable housing.
St. John Paul II Catholic High School (MUSIC)
Install an intercom system that can facilitate communication across the school campus during lockdowns or other safety concerns.
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School (COMMUNITY)
Replace an aging and unsafe playground covering with inadequate shock absorbency and uneven playground surface.
St. Mary-Basha Catholic School (COMMUNITY)
Install multi-functional tables in the newly constructed multi-purpose room and classroom desks in the newly constructed classroom space.
St. Timothy Catholic School (COMMUNITY)
Purchase instruments, storage, and spirit-band attire for the Instrumental Music Program.
Arizona Life Coalition (LIFE)
Develop pro-life internet marketing of community pregnancy resources. Plans include rebranding the website and updating its design to appeal to a younger demographic, increasing traffic, and connecting more women to the affiliated Pregnancy Help Centers.
Micro-Grant Recipients
2025 Winners
In January, six deserving non-profit organizations that applied for the Giving Circle Pitch Day were awarded $18,850 in micro-grants. This funding was made possible by the CCF Operational Funds. With this money, various needs were addressed, including purchasing a new keyboard for music during mass, an autoclave machine for sterilizing medical instruments, shoes and books for students, and much more.
2024 Giving Circle Grant Recipients
St. Matthew Catholic School
Awarded $25,000
Franciscan Friars of the Holy Spirit – St. Peter Indian Mission School
Awarded $10,000
Phoenix Children’s Homeless Youth Outreach Program
Awarded $10,000
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Awarded $10,000
Our Lady of the Lake Parish Soup Kitchen
Community: awarded $25,000
These funds will go towards new kitchen equipment.
St. Timothy Daycare & Preschool
Community: awarded $20,436
These funds will go towards the implementation of "Environment as the Teacher" program.
Foundation for Senior Living (FSL)
Music: awarded $13,000
These funds will go towards covering the cost of music therapy.
Mt. Claret Retreat Center
Music: awarded $15,000
These funds will go towards the installation of multiple flat-screen TVs around the Dining Room.
St. Benedict Catholic Church
Music: awarded $10,000
These funds will go towards music and microphone stands, microphones, music sheets, hymnals, and storage units.
Amanda Hope Rainbow Angels
Care: awarded $25,000
These funds will go towards the purchasing of interactive video gaming.
Saving Amy
Care: awarded $14,387.28
These funds will go towards the Rise Up Program, which provides furnished apartments, coverage of moving expenses, hygiene + cleaning products, and food.
Walking With Moms In Need - St. Mary's Catholic Church
Care: awarded $1,500
These funds will go towards the immediate needs of gas cards, grocery cards, diapers, and formula.
Sisters of Life
Life: awarded $20,000
These funds will go towards supporting pregnant women and living expenses, as well as the annual Young Women's Retreat.
2023 Giving Circle Grant Recipients
Aid to Women Center
Community: awarded $15,000
These funds will allow for the renovation and ongoing maintenance of a safe temporary housing option for mothers who have chosen life for their unborn baby.
St. Michael Catholic Church
Community: awarded $15,644
These funds will support much needed building upgrades.
Christ the King Catholic School
Community: awarded $20,000
These funds will support a new courtyard prayer space.
Floriani
Music: awarded $20,000
These funds will help the expansion and reintegration of sacred music into parishes and schools.
Maggie's Place
Care: awarded $30,000
These funds will support their Infant Safety Program, which includes car seats and safety classes.
Mission of Mercy
Life: awarded $15,000
These funds will provide medication to 300+ patients.
Life Choices Women's Clinic
Life: awarded $18,000
These funds will support their Pro-Life Education program.
2022 Giving Circle Grant Recipients
St. Jerome Catholic School
Community: awarded $10,000
These funds will build a campus prayer garden.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church
Community: awarded $25,000
These funds will go towards a campus prayer garden.
Mt. Claret Retreat Center
Community: awarded $30,000
These funds will go towards Mt. Claret’s Chapel Renewal Project to help with the cost for pews.
Shoebox Ministry
Care: awarded $5,000
These funds will provide hygiene kits to the Valley’s most vulnerable population and to those who are experiencing homelessness.
PAZ de CRISTO
Care: awarded $14,000
These funds will assist in their efforts to feed, clothe, and empower people in Maricopa county who are in need.
Saving Amy
Care: awarded $25,000
These funds will help families through mentoring and supportive programs as they transition out of the homeless shelter.
Sisters of Life
Life: awarded $15,500
These funds will go benefit the All Saints Newman Center to help serve women in crisis pregnancies and college outreach at ASU.