The Foundation exists solely to fund Ignatia House.

Our Mission

Ignatia Foundation is a not for profit, tax exempt corporation registered with the State of Illinois as a charitable organization.

We are run by a volunteer Board of Directors and the House Manager is the Foundation's only paid employee. Ignatia House operates primarily as the result of contributions made by individuals and corporations. The program fee's collected from the residents does not generate any form of profit.

The Foundation generates contributions through ongoing fundraisers like the annual dinner dance/silent auction, spa day, picnic, and spaghetti dinner.

Donations of goods and services are accepted from individuals and businesses in the community.

Our Namesake

Ignatia House was named for Sister Mary Ignatia, who established an alcoholic ward at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1952. Sister Ignatia believed that hospital treatment for alcoholism was just as important as treatment for a physical injury. Along with the early recovering Founders, she emphasized the spiritual solution for alcoholics in her care. Through her work at St. Vincent's, Sister Ignatia became nationally known for her treatment and rehabilitation of people with drinking problems. This work continues in her name, since 1974, Ignatia House has provided transitional sober living for more than 1,000 women working to recover from alcoholism/drug addiction. Hundreds of women credit Sister Mary Ignatia for their return to families and society.