COVID-19 Response 

Across our domains of work, GHR grounded our immediate response to the global COVID-19 pandemic in solidarity and support of our partners. As we collectively confronted unprecedented and compounding crises, staff from across the Foundation worked closely with partners to assess urgent needs, repurpose grants, and deploy additional funds. GHR continues to partner boldly as we work to address the long-term effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our partners and communities. 

Global 

Recognizing the the Catholic Church is a powerful force for good, GHR worked alongside the Church and partners to serve those most vulnerable. We continue to be guided in this work by principles of solidarity, service, and participation.
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• Vatican COVID-19 Commission
• Catholic Sisters on the Frontlines 
• Health Task Force of the Vatican COVID-19 Commission, led by Sr. Carol Keehan
• Global Solidarity Fund
• Alight and Sisters Rising Worldwide's work to prevent the spread of COVID-19
• Religions for Peace Multi-Religious Humanitarian Fund​

Local 

Supporting students and families in confronting COVID-19, we responded to the multitude of challenges arising from school closures, particularly for marginalized communities. 
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• Technology support for distance learning, childcare, and deep cleaning through the Minnesota Independent School Forum
• The Sheridan Story's work serving food insecure families with take-home backpacks of food 
• Holistic student support through City Connects 
• Locating opportunities for St. Catherine University's Henrietta Schmoll School of Health ​to lead in our local community 

Biomedical 

Investment in research intended to accelerate the discovery, optimization and delivery of therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. 
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• Coronavirus Immunotherapy Consortium (COVIC) at the La Jolla Institute for Immunology 
• COVID-19 Therapeutic Accelerator
• Mayo Clinic Post-COVID Syndrome Study

More on our COVID-19 Commitments