The Portiuncula Foundation of the Sisters of St. Francis of the Neumann Communities
Contact: Sister Marlene Kline, 412.821.2200 x430
mkline@millvalefranciscans.org
146 Hawthorne Road, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15209

As women of the Gospel and of the church, our focus for mission, wherever we are, is peacemaking and empowerment of others through our presence and relationships. In keeping with this mission, the Portiuncula Foundation strives to...

P	romote programs that empower the marginalized, especially women and children, in particular those that address root causes of poverty and focus on systemic change.
E	ndorse initiatives that advance health and wellness-related education.
A	ct as responsible and just stewards of the charitable fund in conformity with the ethical and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
C	hampion a broad vision of health that includes spiritual, emotional, physical, social and economic well-being.
E	ncourage collaborative efforts.