In 1869, cholera plagued the growing city of San Antonio. Bishop Claude Dubuis called upon the Sisters of Charity of The Incarnate Word from Galveston to care for the multitude of sick, infirm, and orphaned in the Texas frontier. Three sisters responded, Mother Madeleine, Sister St. Pierre and Sister Agnes. In May, 1869, they left… Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, December 3, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving back. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and after the widely recognized Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season; the perfect time to focus on your holiday and end-of-year giving. #GivingTuesday is a day filled with… Continue Reading →
Sister Michele O’Brien, CCVI, is a Sister of Charity of the Incarnate Word of San Antonio & Development Specialist at the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. She has spent over 50 years in healthcare in many and various positions including nurse, x-ray, community health director, advocate/lobbyist, foundation development officer, and administrator. Sister Michele has… Continue Reading →
In 1869, 150 years ago, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa was founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. This year, we celebrate our 150th anniversary by establishing the 1869 Society. At CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, philanthropy is very much a part of our culture and ministry. Each hospital we serve is greatly impacted by philanthropy…. Continue Reading →
If you’ve visited CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation and Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation office in the last 25 years, you were likely greeted by the same woman each time: the one and only Mrs. Barbara Hill. Since joining the team on December 13, 1993, Barbara has been the smile greeting donors… Continue Reading →
On Tuesday, November 27, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate and encourage giving back. Celebrated on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, and after the widely recognized Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season; the perfect time to focus on your holiday and end-of-year giving. #GivingTuesday is… Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is approaching, and we wanted to say how incredibly thankful we are for the ongoing support you give to CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation and the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation. Because of you, children in our community and across South Central Texas are able to receive the best care available, and the… Continue Reading →
Each year, CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Associates participate in Associate Giving, personally pledging a monthly donation as a gift back to our hospitals through the Friends of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Foundation and The Children’s Hospital of San Antonio Foundation. This year, Associates gave more than $182,000 in support of CHRISTUS Children’s and… Continue Reading →
You can start off 2018 the right way, by helping us provide life-saving care to the patients we are honored to serve. Every day, families in our city, and across South Central Texas, experience unexpected injuries or illnesses that require treatment. Your donation ensures that each patient receives the highest-quality of care, regardless of their… Continue Reading →
During this season of gratitude, we are filled with thankfulness for each one of you. Thank you for coming alongside us to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. The support of our donors, event sponsors, and partners allows us to continue to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ… Continue Reading →
CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation exists to fund the health care, research and wellness programs that serve children and families in South Central Texas. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit entity. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. ©2023 CHRISTUS Children’s Foundation
