Every child deserves the freedom to move through their own home, join family dinners, invite friends over, and live with dignity. Together, we can help open those doors for Mary Grace.
As members of the Society of the Friendly Sons and Daughters of Saint Patrick, we have always believed in the power of community, compassion, and helping our neighbors in times of need.
Today we ask you to join us in supporting a very special young woman, Mary Grace Sheaffer.
Mary Grace is 14 years old and lives with spastic-quadriplegic cerebral palsy. Her family is undertaking a major home renovation project to make their home fully accessible so she can move freely, enjoy greater independence, and participate fully in family life.
Imagine needing assistance to enter a room, access a bathroom, prepare a meal, or simply invite friends into your home. An accessible home will help remove many of those barriers and create opportunities for independence that every young person deserves.
We invite you to learn more about Mary Grace’s story and consider making a contribution through the Society’s campaign Goal of raising $100,000. Together, we can help transform a house into a home without barriers. Every donation, regardless of size, helps move this project closer to reality.
Thank you for helping us make a lasting difference in the life of a deserving young woman and her family. Please consider a donation in providing Mary Grace with a Gift of Independence.
Mary Grace’s younger sister Claire put together a video interview of Mary Grace so people can get to hear how important this effort is, in her own words.
Click HERE to donate now.

