Category Archives: Community
#LOOKINGOUT Scoops of Joy: Mantador, ND Team Serves Up Smiles on Palm Sunday
St. Mary Magdalen Impact Team 117, Mantador, ND served ice cream at the Palm Sunday Dinner hosted by the Altar Society. About St. Mary Magdalen Impact Team 117 Comprised of […]
#LOOKINGOUT From Pancakes to Purpose: Rudolph, WI Community Rallies for Parish and Alzheimer’s Support
St. Mary Impact Team 998, Rudolph, WI hosted their annual pancake breakfast Hearts and Hands fundraiser on March 1. They served 431 happy customers! Diners enjoyed potato and buttermilk pancakes, […]
#LOOKINGOUT A Soup-er Success: Mantador, ND Fundraiser Delivers over $3,000 for the Food Pantry
St. Mary Magdalen Impact Team 117, Mantador, ND sponsored a Soup-er Bowl Hearts and Hands fundraiser on February 8. The Impact Team collected 69 pounds of food and raised $1,745 […]
#LOOKINGOUT From Music to Mission: Marathon Fundraiser Hits $25,000+ for Playground Project
St. Mary Impact Team 850, Marathon, WI co-sponsored a Dueling Pianos fundraiser with the St. Mary’s Home and School Society. This unique and successful fundraiser raised $24,355.26 for new playground […]
#LOOKINGOUT Honoring Leadership in Action: Chicago Members Recognized for Building Community Connections
Augustine Tolton Impact Team 391, Chicago, IL celebrated two members recognized for their roles of leadership by the Chicago Police Department’s 3rd District–Grand Crossing. Janet Fox (center, left) was honored […]
#LOOKINGOUT Season of Giving: St. Lucas, IA Team Brings Holiday Cheer and $5,000 to Local Museum
St. Lucia Impact Team 233, St. Lucas, IA hosted a Hearts and Hands fundraiser and Christmas Reflections open house on December 7 at the German American Museum. Serving a delicious […]
#LOOKINGOUT Baking Up Big Impact: Kolache Sale Raises $3,000+ for Iowa Church Improvements
Little Flower Impact Team 1181 of Richmond, IA baked up success with their annual homemade kolache sale to help replace the entry doors at Holy Trinity Church. The team raised […]
#LOOKINGOUT From Pizza to Purpose: Custer, WI Fundraiser Delivers $1,700+ for Parish Kitchen Upgrade
St. Ann Impact Team 306 of Custer, WI teamed up with the PCCW for a made-to-order pizza sale, raising $1,035.99 and a Society match of $750. Funds raised will go […]
Our Lady of Fatima Impact Team Raises Over $8,900 for Holy Name of Mary Church Restoration
On July 20, 2025 Our Lady of Fatima Impact Team 481 held a Silent Auction at the Holy Name of Mary Annual Church Picnic in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. All proceeds […]
St. Mary Impact Team 868 Fuels GRABAAWR Riders and Raises Over $2,200 for Riverdale Communities Education Foundation
GRABAAWR (a week long bike ride across the state of Wisconsin in June) bicyclists were happy to make generous donations for hot sandwiches, local Wisconsin cheese, and a variety of […]
Community Fundraiser Success: Holy Ghost Impact Team Raises Over $5,500 to Repair Parish Organ
Holy Ghost Impact Team 228 hosted a bake and rummage sale over Memorial Day weekend. The team organized the fundraiser from start to finish—handling promotions, running the event, and recruiting […]
Fraternal Values in Practice: National Volunteer Week With 1891 Financial Life
National Volunteer Week, observed from April 20 to 26 this year, celebrates the power of collective action and the profound impact of volunteerism. It is a time to honor those […]
Join Our Whole Hearts Become Helping Hands Campaign
What is the Whole Hearts Become Helping Hands Campaign? At 1891 Financial Life, we believe true impact starts when you take care of yourself physically, emotionally, and financially. That is […]
How 1891 Financial Life Members Turned Bingo into a $5,000 Community Impact for St. Felix Parish
St. Mary Impact Team 208 hosted the Grumpy Old Men lunch and bingo on February 22, 2025. What a fun theme for an event! They raised a $3,772.55 and 1891 […]
Make a Difference in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s!
The Annual Alzheimer’s Walks are happening now, and 1891 Financial Life member’s support can make a huge impact! Members raise funds for programs which provide education for professionals and caregivers […]
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
1891 Financial Life proudly supports a week of prayer for Christian Unity, observed January 18 to January 25. Throughout this sacred week, devoted Christians reflect on Jesus’s prayer for his […]
Join us in a Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace in the Holy Land
On October 17, let us come together as a community committed to making a positive impact not only in our own lives but across the world. At 1891 Financial Life, […]
#LOOKINGOUT Fundraising Success: Church Sign Goal Achieved!
St. Joseph Court 513 in Hammond, Indiana co-sponsored with St. Joseph Altar & Rosary Society to help them purchase a permanent electronic information sign for St. Joseph’s Church. They held […]