Role of the Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux Foundation in the funding ecosystem
The Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux Foundation is a Catholic charitable organization associated with the works and sanctuary dedicated to Saint Thérèse de Lisieux. Through campaigns such as raffles, donations and other fundraising activities, the foundation gathers financial resources and redistributes them to support initiatives that embody the spiritual and charitable legacy of Saint Thérèse. Its funding can help maintain and develop the sanctuary, support pastoral activities, and contribute to works of evangelization and charity connected to its mission.
Supported audiences and overall impact
The foundation primarily serves the faith community and people who benefit from the pastoral, spiritual and social projects linked to Saint Thérèse. By providing financial backing, it enables concrete projects to be carried out, such as improvements to places of worship, organization of retreats or spiritual activities, and assistance to initiatives that promote Christian values of compassion and hope. In this way, the foundation acts as a financial lever for a range of religious and charitable actions.
Governance and use of funds
As a foundation, Sainte-Thérèse-de-Lisieux manages the funds entrusted to it with the goal of maximizing their impact on the works it supports. The communication around the foundation and its raffles highlights that proceeds are dedicated to the mission and projects related to Saint Thérèse, rather than to commercial objectives. Donors and participants in fundraising activities thus contribute indirectly to the realization of funded projects and to the sustainability of the sanctuary’s activities.