CATHOLIC INITIATIVES OVERVIEW
CATHOLIC-INSPIRED PHILANTHROPY ADVANCING THE COMMON GOOD
Catholic-inspired philanthropy is rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, emphasizing the inherent dignity of every human person, the call to serve the poor and vulnerable, the care for our common home, and the imperative to seek peace and to advance the common good. Catholic-inspired initiatives are non-discriminatory and inclusive; people of all faiths can contribute to and benefit from them.
The Crimsonbridge Foundation and the Crimsonbridge Group have been supporting Catholic-inspired initiatives since inception. The Foundation's work has been focused on education, while the Crimsonbridge Group's portfolio comprises different collaborations, mission support, Laudato Si' and environmental sustainability, faith and leadership development, and more.
CATHOLIC EDUCATION AND BRIDGES FOR SCHOOLS
We seek to enrich Catholic education and the Catholic school experience by fostering welcoming and sustainable school communities, expanding strategic communications, parent engagement, professional development, tuition assistance, and English language programs for adults. Our vision and strategy converge in our signature program, BRIDGES FOR SCHOOLS, a replicable and scalable research-based program, seeking to strengthen Catholic schools, increase enrollment, and improve retention by developing strategic communications that foster belonging and meaningful engagement for all students and families. The program provides schools with resources and tools in bilingual communications (such as English and Spanish), parent engagement strategies, and more. This work has positive implications for all families, schools, parishes, and dioceses, and this vision aligns with the mission of Catholic education and the Catholic Church. Furthermore, Catholic schools represent the largest private school network in the country, welcoming and educating over 1.6 million students of all faiths and backgrounds annually across the nation.
COLLABORATIONS
We aim to advance the common good and the Church's mission to help the marginalized and vulnerable by supporting and enhancing the capabilities of organizations dedicated to this work. Over the years, we have had the privilege of collaborating with Catholic Charities USA, Catholic Charities of DC and Los Angeles, the Archdiocese of Washington, the Leadership Roundtable, Catholic University, and others.
Additionally, we have had the honor of cultivating years-long partnerships, such as our close collaboration with Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, the nation's oldest girls' Catholic high school, for the establishment of the St. Jane de Chantal Salesian Center, a partnership that remains strong today. As active participants in the FADICA Catholic Philanthropy Network, we have focused on building collaborations in education, parish and school vitality, and environmental sustainability.
LAUDATO SI' AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
The Crimsonbridge Group is partnering with FADICA Catholic Philanthropy Network Laudato Si' Working Group, along with various nonprofits, foundations, and donors, to support the implementation of Pope Francis' Laudato Si' Encyclical on the Care of our Common Home, promoting environmental sustainability and i
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DIOCESE OF HOUMA-THIBODAUX
BISHOP MARIO DORSONVILLE CATHOLIC CHARITIES CENTER
In honor of the late Bishop Mario Dorsonville, who passed away in January 2024, Crimsonbridge is partnering with the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux, LA to expand the capacity of Catholic Charities within the diocese, including the building of the Bishop Mario E. Dorsonville Catholic Charities Center.
ST. JANE DE CHANTAL SALESIAN CENTER
We are honored to have worked with Georgetown Visitation, the nation's first girls' Catholic high school, in the planning and launch of the St. Jane de Chantal Salesian Center. Founded in 2016, the center's mission is to ensure that the Sisters of the Visitation's charism, values, and teachings continue to flourish and grow into the school's third century and beyond. Gabriela Smith and the Crimsonbridge Group's partnership with Visitation and the Salesian Center spans over a decade, and this collaboration continues to thrive.