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Association Jeanne Jugan

Jeanne Jugan Associates are the extension of our hands and hearts.

The Association Jeanne Jugan was established in 1998 as a contemporary response to the prophetic intuition of our foundress, Saint Jeanne Jugan. She envisioned hospitality as a humble, charitable service uniting in one family the Little Sisters, the elderly and lay collaborators who wished to serve Jesus Christ in the person of their needy brothers and sisters.

Since its approval by the Vatican, over 2,000 women and men around the world have joined the Association. They are new graduates and recent retirees, professionals and stay-at-home moms, staff members and faithful volunteers who feel drawn to the person of Saint Jeanne Jugan, who wish to share in our spirituality and to participate in our mission of hospitality to the needy elderly in a committed, ongoing way.

Catholic women and men at least 18 years of age who are interested in joining the Association participate in a yearlong program of formation. Membership is formalized by an annual promise, which the Associates renew together on May 1, the feast of St. Joseph the Worker.

Associates participate in our mission in many ways, each according to his or her talents, interests and family/professional obligations.

To find out how you can join the Association Jeanne Jugan, contact Sr. Ellen Anne at (251) 476-6335 or email sr.ellenanne.psdp@lsp-usa.org.

Lend a Helping Hand and Volunteer

Volunteers provide our Residents with the extra attention that makes all the difference in their lives.

Volunteers also provide invaluable support in many areas of our Home, both in direct contact with the elderly and through indirect services in various departments.

Although they render much service, through their contact with the elderly, volunteers receive much more than they give.

Some volunteer opportunities in the Home include:

To learn about individual volunteer opportunities, contact volmobile@littlesistersofthepoor.org.

Current volunteer opportunities include:

  • Participation in activities with Residents
  • Visiting with Residents
  • Special events held in the Home
  • Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Meal Service
  • Bedmaking, Assisting on Units
  • Assisting staff with tasks such as laundry delivery, etc.
  • Gardening
  • And more!

If you would like to enrich your own life and the lives of the needy elderly as a volunteer, contact the Volunteer Coordinator, at volmobile@littlesistersofthepoor.org or (251) 476-6335. Individuals, families, and groups are welcome.

“Volunteering at LSP is more than just helping one person out, it’s more like a ripple effect. When you help someone, other people see it and are more likely to help others. Sacred Heart Residence is a unique atmosphere where Residents and staff are always happy to see you because the impact you have on their lives is immediate. But what you don’t realize at first is the impact they have on your life at the same time.”

KristalStudent Volunteer

“I volunteer at the Little Sisters of the Poor because I wanted to use my talents to love and serve the elderly. It is such a rewarding and spiritually uplifting experience to serve here at Sacred Heart Residence. I feel that I have received much more than I have given.”

BarbaraAdult Volunteer

Youth Service Program

Young people ages 12-18 are welcome as volunteers at Sacred Heart Residence, if the following requirements are met:

  • The completion of an orientation session with an adult over 18. The adult does not have to be a parent but it is preferred.
  • The same adult must accompany the youth volunteer to all volunteer opportunities in the Home.
  • A parent or guardian must complete all appropriate paperwork.

If you would like to learn about individual volunteer opportunities, contact Millie Martorana at volmobile@littlesistersofthepoor.org.