Applications are now open for the 2026 Giuseppina Gagliano Family Wellness Grant.
The Grant empowers a Canadian organization dedicated to helping youth experience the strength and security of a safe, supportive, and loving family life. This includes ensuring their basic needs are met and that they have equal opportunities to thrive, learn, grow, and feel valued.
Established in honour of SJC’s matriarch, Giuseppina Gagliano, the Grant continues her legacy of supporting family well-being across Canada. An immigrant mother of ten and partner to her entrepreneurial husband who started a printing business from the basement of their family home, Giuseppina faced many challenges and sacrifices. Through it all, she believed that a strong family foundation built on love and support could overcome anything. (Read more about her story.)
Are you interested in applying for the Grant? Here's what you need to know:
- The Grant is open to Canadian registered charities that support family well-being, including but not limited to, shelter, physical health, mental health, education, childcare and financial stability.
- Each year, the Grant will provide one organization with a $2,000 donation and two full-page print ads in their choice of SJC Media magazine (Toronto Life, Maclean’s, Chatelaine, HELLO! Canada or FASHION) to raise awareness about their cause (up to $56,000 value).
- The recipient will be announced on March 8, 2026, International Women’s Day.
The application deadline for the 2026 Grant is February 20., 2026. If you have any questions about the Grant eligibility or process, please email sjc.connect@stjoseph.com.
Access the application form here: 2026 GGFWG Application Form
Meet our past Giuseppina Gagliano Family Wellness Grant recipients
2021: First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada - Supports culturally based equity for First Nations children and their families.
2022: George Hull Centre - Provides mental health support for children and families.
2023: SMILE (Single Mothers Inspiring Leadership in Education) Foundation - Helps low-income, single mothers improve their lives through education.
2024: Girls Inc. of Durham - delivers life-changing programs and experiences that equip girls to overcome serious barriers to grow up strong, smart and bold.
2025: Baby Love Beginnings - committed to providing every baby with the diapers and critical essentials they deserve, supporting the health and well-being of low-income families in Toronto.
If you know a charity who could benefit from the Giuseppina Gagliano Family Wellness Grant grant, send them the link to the form to apply.
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