what is

The Giving Fund

Elderly religious currently face the following challenges: an aging population, maturing infrastructure and escalating funds for long-term-care. We can help meet those challenges through the Giving Fund.

The Giving Fund is a $10 million fundraising initiative that provides the financing that sustains the ministries of the the Religious of the Sacred Heart and plans for the future care of their elderly sisters. The Westwood Renovation Project, which will be funded through this fundraising initiative, is an expansion and renovation of the Oakwood Facility in Atherton, California.

suzanne cooke, rscj discusses the giving fund

“Great hearts, generous hearts, are required in the family of God’s Heart, because the difficulties in the way of doing good increase day by day.”

Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat

Why $10 Million?

Raising $10 million will:
Grow the retirement fund
Provide financial stability for the elderly religious
Provide for insurance and medical needs
Provide for improvement and renovation of housing
Provide for medical care

Westwood Renovation project


Oakwood offers our elder sisters three levels of care. The Westwood renovation focuses on updating the infrastructure of the independent care community space. Improved lighting and plumbing, renovated bedrooms with private bathrooms, and a modernized kitchen and community room all will contribute to the quality of life for our sisters.

Making the Westwood Renovation Project a Reality

It takes partners willing to help build what matters most. Would you like to be a sponsor?
Through meaningful naming opportunities, you can play a direct role in bringing the Westwood Renovation Project to life and ensuring our elder sisters are supported with the comfort, care, and community they deserve for years to come.

To learn more about available naming opportunities and how
you can become a sponsor, contact Westwood Renovation Project.

tin

$5,000

Garden Bench (5)

copper

$25,000

Laundry Room (1)

Porch / Entrance Areas (2)

Bronze

$50,000

Technology / Live
Streaming (1)

Skylights (3)

Silver

$75,000

Fire Alarm System (1)

gold

$100,000

Bedroom (8)

Phone System for
Oakwood Campus (1)

platinum

$125,000

Kitchen Renovation (1)

Dining and Living Room Renovation (1)

Giving opportunities

How can I give?

Besides the naming opportunities, donors have multiple options for supporting the RSCJ including online giving.

Gift of Stocks

Give the gift of a highly-appreciated stock which is capital gains exempt and take a full-value deduction on your tax returns.

IRA Gifts or Qualified Charitable Contributions

Unlike the sale of securities, a donation is capital gains exempt for the annual distribution from your investments.