Living the Legacy

The Frances Xavier Warde School honors our namesake, Mother Frances Xavier Warde. A sister of Mercy from Ireland, Mother Warde came to Chicago to serve the neediest communities. Through our Living the Legacy program, students and their families continue this dedication to service by helping those in need throughout the Chicagoland area.

FXW partners with Chicago-area organizations to offer service opportunities throughout the year. From our youngest Preschoolers to our Grade 8 students, everyone participates! Some of our community partners and recommended organizations include:

• Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s • Just Roots Chicago

Hospital • Lakeview Pantry (The Hub) • Big Shoulders (Maternity BVM, • Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly

St. Malachy, St. Agnes, Academy of St. Benedict the African) • Madonna House • Bishop Conway • Mary and Joseph Homeless Shelter • Blessings in a Backpack • Mercy Home for Boys and Girls • Catholic Charities • Misericordia • Catholic Extensions • Mission of Our Lady of the Angels • Chicago Collegiate Charter School • North Lawndale College Prep • Chicago Help Initiave • Northwestern Prentice Women’s Hospital NICU • Cradles to Crayons • Operation Gratitude (Veterans) • Digs with Dignity • Pilsen Food Pantry • Fourth Presbyterian Church • St. Eulalia • Gary Comer Youth Center • St. Mary’s Little Sisters of the Poor • Great Lakes Alliance • The American Red Cross of Chicago & Northern Illinois • Greater Food Depository • The Bloc • Green Day • The Clare • Heartland Alliance (Hollywood House, FarmWorks, Human Care Services) • The Night Ministry • The Honeycomb Project • Upcycling Colors • Jesse Brown VA Hospital Most of the organizations on this comprehensive list offer both contactless and in-person volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Beth Amatangelo LivingtheLegacy@fxw.org