St. Joseph Community Health Foundation

01/15/2026

Sponsored by the Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana, St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, and the University of Saint Francis, the 2026 Servus Omnium Lecture, People of Hope: Living a Life of Service and Purpose, on Tuesday, February 17th. Kerry Robinson, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, will share insights shaped by decades of leadership in Catholic philanthropy, nonprofit governance, and faith‑based service.

Her lifelong commitment to strengthening communities reflects the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation’s mission to foster hope, dignity, and access to essential resources for all in Allen County. The Foundation is proud to sponsor this year’s event.

Servus Omnium will be held at the University of Saint Francis' North Campus and is open to the Public. Tickets are available at https://calendar.sf.edu/event/servus-omnium-lecture-2026.

Held on Mardi Gras Tuesday, this event is a wonderful way to start Lent and we hope you can join us.

01/13/2026

Thank you The Journal Gazette for publishing our board and staff statement.

The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation pledges to continue walking alongside underserved populations.

01/13/2026

St. Joseph Community Health Foundation is happy to announce that the updated 2026 Community Health Resource Directory is now available!

This helpful resource connects Allen County residents with quality care by listing more than 90 local providers who offer free and low cost health and wellness services.

This directory highlights a wide range of support, organized by 12 service categories, including: medical care, dental care, mental health, transportation, food assistance, pregnancy services, financial support, and more.

Request copies at no cost for your organization at https://sjchf.org/directories, and assist residents in accessing resources that are available to them.

Thank you for your assistance in promoting this resource that St. Joe has produced since 2005.

01/08/2026

Thank you, Today's Catholic, for this wonderful highlight of our long-time executive director, Meg Distler.

Meg Distler has a heart for service, and for more than 30 years, she served the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ and the community as executive director of the St. […]

01/01/2026

12/25/2025

12/23/2025

Explore Fort Wayne ’s feature on PrenatalPath.com, St. Joe Foundation's new online directory amplifying access to prenatal and family resources in Allen County. This one-stop site connects parents and caregivers to healthcare, community programs, and support services, making it easier to find help when it matters most.

Read how Prenatal Path is strengthening community care: https://inputfortwayne.com/a-digital-hub-for-community-care-new-prenatalpath-com-makes-family-resources-more-accessible/

Guided by community feedback, the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation’s new website, PrenatalPath.com, provides easy access to local resources.

12/22/2025

Our retiring Executive Director, Meg Distler, was honored as a “Sister” this morning by leaders within the local Burmese community and Charities for the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation's work in helping refugees and Burmese Nationals build new lives safely in the USA.

Today, an estimated 30,000 Burmese nationals enrich the greater Fort Wayne community. The Foundation operated a Community Resource Center for Refugees from 2008 to 2012, which had more than 58,000 visits from local refugees, most of whom were Burmese nationals.

https://sjchf.org/community-resource-center-for-refugees-2/

12/22/2025

Meg Disler has led the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation with vision, integrity, and compassion. Her work has honored the legacy of Saint Katharina Kasper and the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ through her service to the marginalized in Allen County. Board member Steve Corona and Lee Kelso filmed this poignant tribute to honor Meg’s extraordinary impact and celebrate her inspiring leadership.

https://youtu.be/W7xZRUrrghE

12/18/2025

The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation is proud to support The Language Access Lab. This initiative empowers vulnerable neighbors, including immigrants, refugees, and families, by equipping professionals with the tools they need to ensure clear communication in health care and social services.

Read more in the The Journal Gazette: https://www.journalgazette.net/local/fort-wayne-nonprofit-to-connect-interpreters-with-service-providers/article_d06aed99-e516-4310-9cbf-0b886083c2ff.html

A new online resource will allow health care providers, legal services and others to access contact information for local, trained interpreters.

12/17/2025

The St. Joseph Community Health Foundation appreciates the family, friends, colleagues, and community partners who joined us yesterday to celebrate the retirement of St. Joe's longtime Executive Director, Meg Distler, after 32 years of dedicated service.

Special thanks to Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker for proclaiming “Meg Distler Day” and to Indiana State Representative Phil GiaQuinta for honoring her as a Distinguished Hoosier.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the The Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, past and present Board members, and all who have shared her journey, for recognizing the leadership and integrity Meg brought to the Foundation.

Most of all, thank you, Meg, for your inspiring leadership and unwavering commitment to our community’s most vulnerable. Meg has lived out the legacy of Saint Katharina Kasper through her work.