Letter From the President: Salt for Others, Light for the World

Letter From the President: Salt for Others, Light for the World

Amid the papal transition, as we reflect on Pope Francis’s legacy and welcome our new shepherd, Pope Leo XIV, it’s a moment of hope and renewal — a chance for our Church to come together, to pray for the future, and to trust in the Holy Spirit’s guidance. The spirit of renewal we’re seeing across the universal Church is also alive here at home. One small example can be found in CCF’s flagship unrestricted fund, the Salt & Light Fund. This fund was known as the CCF Legacy Fund until last year, when our team went through a process to find a name for it that better reflected its purpose: to support urgent and unmet needs emerging within our community.

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Illuminating Lives through Generosity

Illuminating Lives through Generosity

A simple act of generosity can create lasting change, impacting lives, strengthening faith, and shaping the future of our Catholic community. This vision of faithful giving has guided the CCF Legacy Fund for more than a decade, and enabled it to support important needs within our Catholic community. That same vision continues today under a new name that more clearly reflects how the fund helps us, as members of God’s Church, live out our mission: the Salt & Light Fund.

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The Best Assets to Gift to Charity

The Best Assets to Gift to Charity

Catholics are known for their generosity, both during their lifetimes and in their estate plans. We take the call to give seriously and share with those most in need. By planning your charitable giving, your gift can go farther and have an even bigger impact than you might think possible.

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Letter From the President: Reflecting on the Ministry and Model of Pope Francis

Letter From the President: Reflecting on the Ministry and Model of Pope Francis

Dear Friends,

As we mourn the death of Pope Francis and pray for the repose of his sole, we also give thanks for his leadership and example.

Pope Francis lived the Gospels. He reminded us every day to care for each other, especially the poor, our environment, and those living in desperate situations. Through his example, Pope Francis made it easy to better understand how we are called to live as community. He was a generous, other-centered human being.

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Letter From the President: Children of Light

Letter From the President: Children of Light

Sitting at the intersection of needs and resources, we at CCF are honored to learn about a wide variety of beautiful ministries and  missions. It is pure joy to facilitate faith-filled philanthropy on behalf of our donors. At the same time, charitable giving is personal, and it is  an extraordinary privilege to be trusted to accompany you on your sacred journey in generosity. Bearing witness to the light of Christ  shining so brightly in the Minnesota Catholic community is such a blessing.

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