Access to a retreat shouldn't depend on what you can afford. The Fr. Terry Scholarship Fund makes sure Holy Family remains open to everyone who needs it — just as Fr. Terry always believed it should be.
Dr. Ron’s Run
This fall, something remarkable is happening. The founders of the Fr. Terry Scholarship Fund are joining forces with Dr. Ron's Run — and together, they are offering $150,000 in matching gift funds to anyone supporting Dr. Ron's Run for the benefit of the Fr. Terry Scholarship Fund.
Any gift made before October 31 will be doubled. Will you help us carry forward Fr. Terry’s legacy?
Learn more about gift options or contact us to get started.
The Fr. Terry Scholarship Fund
Fr. Terry Kristofak, C.P., gave his life to Holy Family's ministry.
And for 27 years, our Retreat Director, Fr. David, has tried to carry forward what Fr. Terry taught him: that no one should ever be turned away because of what they could or couldn't pay.
The Fr. Terry Scholarship Fund was established in his memory, so that his legacy of welcome and hospitality continues for generations to come.
What Your Gift Makes Possible
We've watched what happens when someone finds a place at Holy Family.
Relationships are mended. Marriages and families are made stronger. People reassess their careers and what God is asking of their life. New friendships are formed, and a sense of refreshment helps them bear the weight of life's demands. That is what Fr. Terry dedicated his life to, and what your gift to this fund supports.
Your generosity opens doors for the person who's grieving and doesn't know where else to turn. For the young adult searching for a place to feel welcome and to rest in God's presence. For anyone who needs to feel, if only for a weekend, that they are not alone.
A Cost We Assume, So Others Don’t Have To
Did you know that it costs $550 for someone to spend a weekend on retreat at Holy Family, though we ask for just $400? We never want cost to be the reason someone stays away.
Between that gap and the nearly 200 scholarships we provide, Holy Family carries more than $350,000 in unmet expense each year. It is a heavy financial burden, but we consider it the price of doing ministry.
Carrying His Presence Forward
Fr. Terry spent his life being a presence for others — comforting the ones who mourned, mending what felt broken, guiding people back when they'd lost their way. There is no better way to honor him than to make sure that presence continues.