Light of Hearts Villa

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Our 2025 #weGiveCatholic Giving Day Goals
$200,000 for our Mission - Matched for a total of $400,000! 

This year looks a little different at Light of Hearts Villa. In lieu of our annual gala, we’re leaning on the generosity of our community in a powerful way—because we’ve been given an unprecedented, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of both the Kaminski family and Michael & Adrienne Manella, every dollar raised between now and December 2 will be matched—up to $200,000! That means your gift will have double the impact—together, we could raise $400,000 to support the residents who need us most.

The Sister Helen T. Scasny, SC Benevolent Fund is a lifeline for residents who have exhausted their financial resources. Currently, 52% of our residents are on Medicaid, which does not cover the full cost of care. In 2024 alone, we faced a shortfall of more than $500,000—a gap we mast bridge through community support.

With significant changes to Medicaid on the horizon, the challenges we face in continuing to provide this level of care will only grow. That’s why this year’s #weGIVECATHOLIC effort is more crucial than ever.

Your gift ensures that no resident is ever turned away due to financial need. It sustains our faith-based mission to provide compassionate, dignified care, regardless of ability to pay.

If you typically support both our annual gala and make a year-end gift, we humbly ask you to consider giving at that level—or even more—for this campaign. Last year’s gala alone raised $216,000, proof that together, we can rise to the occasion. With these two remarkable matches in place, we know this goal is within reach.

Read more about the Kaminskis’ impact by clicking the second tab above.

You can make your gift in several ways:

1. Mail in a check or cash before December 2 to Light of Hearts Villa. 
2. Make a gift of stock or an IRA distribution to maximize your tax benefits while supporting our residents.
3. On Giving Tuesday, December 2, make your gift online right here at our #weGiveCatholic giving page. 

Last year, we placed 2nd out of 54 Catholic nonprofits—and this year, we’re aiming for the top spot. The Early Giving phase officially opens November 22, and the leaderboard goes live on Giving Tuesday, December 2—but there’s no need to wait. Your gift now will be matched and included in our campaign total.

Make your gift today and double your impact. Help us raise $200,000—and unlock $200,000, for a total of an incredible $400,000 to support our residents in this critical time.