The Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation was established to address the health needs of West Virginians. There is a growing body of research telling us that to do this effectively we must make the quality of early experiences and the health of children and youth top priorities. Because of this, the Foundation focuses its efforts on specific projects with the most promise to impact the long-term health of West Virginia's children.

Rather than funding multiple grant requests from various organizations, this approach allows the Foundation to partner with existing initiatives demonstrating best practices in child health and wellness. The Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation is currently focused on the West Virginia School-Based Health Initiative and Child Advocacy Centers.

Since its creation in 2001, the Sisters of St. Joseph Health and Wellness Foundation has awarded over $7 million in grants.