The O'Neill Foundation recognizes and celebrates the power of the human spirit in every person.

It is our goal to see it flourish throughout the communities in which we live, work and raise our families. Another spirit, one of giving, has long united O'Neill family members as we work together to fulfill our family's central value: serving our communities. Through our active involvement in the Foundation, and guided by personal knowledge of those communities and our experience with nonprofits, we strive to support vital works and to honor the spirit of William and Dorothy through wise stewardship of our grantmaking legacy. 

Foundation News Briefs (for more, visit our News Section)

Cathy is on her way!           

On July 31, 2009, Cathy Abbott retired as Director of the William J. & Dorothy K. O'Neill Foundation in order to have more time to travel overseas and to visit six of her nine grandchildren who live out of state, volunteer at various nonprofits, and pursue some of her creative interests.  "I am most gratefull for having served in this position over the past seven years.  Although I am looking forward to the opportunities that retirement offers, I will miss working with so many fine, dedicated people.  Please accept my wishes for continued success in the good work that you do!"

Grantee News (for more, visit our Grantee News Section)

Adoption Network Cleveland (Cleveland, OH) received a 2009 Adoption Excellence Award from the Department of Health and Human Services.  They received this award in the Adoption of Minority Children from Foster Care category which is given to organizations to recognize "outstanding accomplishments in achieving permanency for America's children waiting in foster care."  www.adoptionnetwork.org.

Capital Area Food Bank and Bread for the City  (Washington, DC) made creative use of their new technology capacity to promote their mission to feed and nurture persons who are hungry.  Working in collaboration with other advocates, service providers and food activists, the coaltion, known as Healthy Food for All (HAFA), have developed an on-line resource to connect those in need of food with neighborhood resources.  Take a look:  www.dcfoodfinder.org.