Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach is deeply grateful to announce the receipt of a $25,000 grant from the Shawn M. Donnelley Fund of the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. This generous award, made in honor of Margaret C. Donnelley, provides vital general operating support that strengthens our ability to serve individuals and families in need throughout our community.
General operating support is essential to sustaining the day-to-day work of Catholic Charities. It ensures that our programs remain accessible, responsive, and effective in meeting the diverse needs of those we serve. From helping families facing financial hardship, to supporting seniors, assisting victims of crime, empowering survivors of human trafficking, and providing critical social services, this type of flexible funding allows us to meet people where they are and respond with compassion and care.
Unlike program-specific grants, general operating support provides the foundation that allows our mission to thrive. It helps maintain trained staff, ensures continuity of services, and enables us to adapt to emerging needs within the community. This flexibility is especially important as many individuals and families continue to face challenges related to housing instability, economic hardship, and access to essential services.
The support of the Shawn M. Donnelley Fund reflects a shared commitment to strengthening our community and uplifting those who are most vulnerable. This grant affirms the importance of Catholic Charities’ mission and recognizes the impact of our work across Palm Beach County and beyond.
“We are sincerely grateful to the Shawn M. Donnelley Fund and the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties for their generous investment in our mission,” said Ellen T. Wayne, CEO of Catholic Charities. “Their support helps ensure that we can continue providing hope, help, and healing to those who turn to us in times of need.”
For more than 40 years, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach has been a trusted source of compassionate service, helping thousands of individuals and families each year regardless of their faith, background, or circumstances. Partnerships with generous funders like the Shawn M. Donnelley Fund make this work possible.
We extend our heartfelt thanks for this meaningful investment in our mission and in the well-being of our community.
