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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Pope Francis. As a ministry of the Catholic church, we mourn the loss of his leadership but take comfort in the knowledge of his eternal rest through the love and sacrifice of Jesus. With gratitude for the life and witness of Pope Francis, we pray now, “Go, good and faithful servant, to your eternal reward!” At the same time, we welcome Pope Leo to carry on Pope Francis' legacy of mercy, compassion, care for immigrants, and living out the Catholic Social Teachings that guide our work. More…

PBS has several documentaries related to aging that may be of interest to Marillac Mission Fund grantees. Aging in America: Survive or Thrive, narrated by Martin Sheen, is a one-hour documentary that celebrates the promise of increased longevity while addressing crucial and unprecedented public policy challenges.  Going Your Way, is a Nine PBS documentary that focuses on the personal, medical, and spiritual issues surrounding end-of-life care, the options available, and steps that can be taken to put those wishes to practical use. Marillac Mission Fund grantee, Oasis, was an expert consultant for the film, and MMF partner, Harvey A. Friedman Center for Aging at Washington University in St. Louis, is featured as well. More…

Justice in Aging has put together a Fact Sheet and Issue Brief about federal programs that help older adults meet their basic needs: health care, income, housing, and food. These programs make it possible for older adults to live healthy and independently. More…

Nonprofits are the cornerstone of vibrant, resilient communities, providing day-to-day services and critical supports when disasters strike. In communities nationwide, nonprofits provide groceries, meals, and shelter to people experiencing housing and food insecurity. They take care of the young and the elderly, run suicide prevention hotlines and intervention services, and provide job training. Nonprofits organize after-school tutoring programs and manage free and low-cost medical clinics in rural, suburban, and urban communities. They help people gather, share stories, and organize community groups. More…

The Immigration Policy Tracking Project catalogues every known Trump administration immigration policy, attaches the source documents, and highlights all new policies. Entries are organized by date and subject, searchable by key terms, filtered by 1.0 and 2.0 terms, and continually updated to report on current status. IPTP is a project of Professor Lucas Guttentag working with Stanford and Yale law students and supported by a team of leading national immigration experts. More…