Colleen McGinnity, BVM talks with a guest during the Wednesday meal at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. For almost 40 years, St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Dubuque, Iowa, has served a Wednesday night meal to anyone who wants one or needs…
Queen Liza Ayinesom Aboyah plans to return to her home country of Ghana and open a mental health clinic. by Kari Litscher Queen Liza Ayinesom Aboyah’s path to becoming a changemaker began in the town of Zuarungu in Ghana’s Upper…
Residents celebrate Valentine's Day. by Kari Litscher Across the United States, aging often means slipping into isolation. Living on a limited income in cities like Chicago, many lose community, mobility, and housing stability. But in a few shared spaces, a…
Yanira Ocasio Hernández, Foundress and CEO of For Such a Time As This, serves hope and nourishment to the poor and homeless in Puerto Rico. by Kari Litscher Yanira Ocasio Hernández, the Foundress and President/CEO of For Such A Time…
Scholarship recipient Milena Izquierdo masters the tools that shape her future as an optometrist. by Kari Litscher Milena Izquierdo’s path to becoming an optometrist is a story shaped by determination, family, and the generosity of others. A recipient of multiple…
by Mary Fran McLaughlin, BVM Completing her three-year term as a member of the BVM Communications Advisory Committee, Emma McCarthy will continue to assist with her “younger” voice, planning issues of Salt magazine and advising/reacting to social media outreach. Following…
BVM Scholarship Recipient Sophia Hey uses art to advocate change. by Kari Litscher Sophia Hey’s story is one of overcoming personal challenges and using her experiences to help others. As a recipient of multiple BVM scholarships, she has used her…
Dandelion House Director Fumi Tosu (l.) enjoys a weekly community meal with Catholic Workers and resident guests. by Kari Litscher Dandelion House, an intentional community in Portland, Ore., is making a significant impact in its second year of operation, with…
Six-year-old Jen-Noelle walks barefoot and alone for as long as two hours from her village to get to school. She has shoes, but the long walk through the mountains would ruin her only pair. Around her, there are no cars…
Eunice Oduware’s business selling fish and soup items has expanded thanks to the Fullness of Life Counseling and Development Initiative Centre (FULIFE) and a Ministry Partnership Grant from the Sisters of Charity, BVM. Sister Florence Nwaonuma, a member of the…