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We are beyond excited to share this incredible news with you: The Flaherty Family Foundation has committed a transformational $1 million matching gift to help Sisters Rising Worldwide scale our model, empowering more Sisters to make an impact where the world needs them most. This extraordinary gift is designed to broaden Sisters Rising Worldwide’s supporter […]
Sisters Rising Worldwide monthly donors Lynn Zak and her husband, Mike, know the power of giving consistently. When COO Kelly Mallon Young first introduced them to Sisters Rising Worldwide, Lynn was immediately inspired. “Kelly knew Mike from an exercise boot camp and invited us to attend a fundraiser she held at her house for Sisters […]
When Sister Irene O’Neill, CSJ thinks about Margaret and Jim Burt, she can’t help but reflect on their energy and passion. “They are incredibly fun people and have a deep commitment to rolling up their sleeves and getting involved—whether building a successful company or supporting Sisters Rising Worldwide,” says Sister Irene. Jim and Margaret have […]
When Jeanne Olofson first learned about Sisters Rising Worldwide, the world was deep in the throes of the COVID-19 pandemic. During that time, she and Sister Irene O’Neill, whom Jeanne had known for years through serving together on the Avila University board, would connect for happy hour conversations. It was during one of these chats […]
At Sisters Rising Worldwide (SRW), we are grateful to partner with businesses that align with our mission of protecting and empowering the most vulnerable communities. One such valued partner is OS1st. Under the leadership of Josh Higgins, President of ING Source (the parent company of OS1st), the company not only is a U.S. leader in […]
At Sisters Rising Worldwide, we are blessed to have incredible supporters, like recurring donor Lennie Fenton, whose commitment to making a global impact drives her service and philanthropy. Lennie’s connection to Sisters Rising Worldwide began when friend and SRW COO Kelly Mallon Young introduced her to our work. Since then, she’s been a steadfast advocate […]
Connie Bauer first met Sister Irene O’Neill, CSJ, President of Sisters Rising Worldwide, during her time in the formation program of the Sisters of St. Joseph in St. Paul, MN. They lived together in the Novitiate where she got to know Irene well and began a 45-year friendship. “While it wasn’t a long-term lifestyle for […]
How did you become involved with Sisters Rising Worldwide? “I met Sister Irene O’Neill about eight years ago,” said Don Hall. “I used to work at Control Data Corporation with Norbert Berg – he hired me there – and Norb was a friend of Sister Irene’s. Norb said he wanted me to meet Sister Irene […]
Explore Michael Nagy’s inspiring donor journey with Sisters Rising Worldwide (SRW) and discover how his involvement brings hope and transformation to communities affected by poverty and injustice.
