​Fortunate Families, a Catholic Family, Friends & Allies Ministry, supports LGBTQ+ siblings by facilitating respectful conversation with bishops, pastors and Church leadership, through sharing personal stories and by working to establish intentional Catholic LGBTQ+ Ministry Sites in dioceses, parishes, educational institutions, and communities.

Through accompaniment and bridge-building we seek to celebrate and safeguard the dignity of LGBTQ+ children of God.

This ministry travels throughout the United States speaking about LGBTQ+ intentional welcome and LGBTQ+ Ministry within the Catholic Church including such topics as "Prudence and Possibilities,"  "Do Whatever He Tells You," "Orthodoxy Means Living Our Social Teaching," "What Is the Reason For Our Hope?" and "Fratellu Tutti: dialogue, not simply talking" helping those discerning or beginning Catholic LGBTQ+ Ministry.  There are Days of Discernment and Visioning, Days of Reflection, retreats for parishes, colleges, high schools, teachers, campus ministers and ministries, presbyterates, parish staffs, and communities of consecrated women and men.

For more information about this vital ministry, visit https://fortunatefamilies.com or email Stan “JR” Zerkowski @ jrfflex@gmail.com

There are many programs, agencies, and organizations in existence today which provide a wide range of support systems for those in need. The problem is that certain communities do not have the access, ability, and/or advocacy to successfully bridge the gap between need and provision. My mission is to provide support services for people from various walks of life, without discrimination, to restore a sense of normalcy and stability to their lives. While application processes can be time-consuming, multi-step, and confusing for some, the result of the effort is often transformational. I offer help for those applying for benefits, so my clients don’t have to go through the process alone. My vision is to offer services to improve the lifestyles of elderly, disabled, homeless, veterans and others who depend on assistance and/or require computer/phone technologies in order to complete and secure program benefits for which they qualify. My ultimate goal is to provide the values of encouragement, peace of mind and hope. 
For more detailed information please feel free to contact Ashely Marie at: info@quoterly.com or call 1-773-957-2913.

The Lesser Brothers outreach is an effort to reach out to those in need in small ways. We seek to provide personal care items, as well as simple meals and snacks intended to hold one over until a greater meal is obtained. Lesser Brother outreach is a Franciscan ministry founded in the inner city on the Southside of Chicago, Illinois by Br. Benedict Kelley, OFSM. 
We are seeking those who are willing to assist us with personal hygiene such as: 
Tooth brushes, toothpaste and mouthwash, hand sanitizer, soap, towels and lotion. 
Femine hygiene products
Socks, hats, gloves and face masks.
Male and female t-shirts and underwear of all sizes.
Religious or inspirational reading material or objects (rosaries, medals etc)
Gift cards to purchase items for small food bags to be distributed monthly during street ministry:
Sandwiches, potato chips, cookies, fruit, drink and candy
For all who are interested in joining in our efforts to serve the poor in small ways please feel free contact Br. Benedict at:1-773-957-2913 or at brobkell@gmail.com Please feel free to send a text or leave a detailed voice message to be responded to on a daily basis. Please mail all donated items and gift cards to:
The Lesser Brothers outreach located at: 
7744 South Troy Street
Chicago, Illinois-  60652