“The positive findings and progress noted in the process evaluation illuminate the need to move this initiative to the next step. Our IFAS team is very excited and enthusiastic about the Abundant Life Model’s holistic approach to wellness. We believe that your work will have important implications for the field. I look forward to our ongoing partnership.”

—Robyn Stone, Dr. PH

Collaborative Funding

Catholic Community Connection collaboratively supports this initiative to promote advancements in healthcare and abundant life for all people.

The Cleveland Foundation supported the planning phase of model development and provided continued support to successfully conduct independent research and evaluation.

The Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland provides continued support for Abundant Life education and evaluation.

Templeton Foundation Press donated the text, Spiritual Caregiving: Healthcare as a Ministry as a resource for Abundant Life participants.

The Institute for the Future of Aging Services supports Abundant Life through independent research, evaluation, and dissemination.

The Retirement Research Foundation supports Abundant Life education for nursing staff, support development, outcome evaluation, and dissemination.

Because all creation is a gift from a gracious and loving God, we are called to use all resources responsibly, and to recognize that material things and human capacities are resources for the benefit of the community and not solely personal or organizational possessions.

—Catholic Health Association USA