Programs & Services

These programs aim to restore the well-being of caregivers, particularly clergy, religious, lay missionaries, and volunteers who may be experiencing burnout, trauma, or fatigue in their ministries.

Key Services

• Retreats for Healing and Renewal (3–5 days): Facilitated by spiritual directors and trauma-informed care professionals.
• Clergy and Religious Wellness Sabbaticals: Custom-designed periods of rest and guided renewal for priests and consecrated persons.
• Psycho-Spiritual Care Circles: Group processing sessions integrating psychology and spirituality.
• Individual Counseling Referrals: Partnership with professional counselors and therapists.
• Pastoral Care Wellness Kits: Self-care guides, prayer tools, and reflection journals.

These initiatives are designed to equip helpers with theological, psychological, and pastoral competencies to accompany the wounded with wisdom and compassion.

Key Services

• Certificate Courses in Pastoral Psychology and Spirituality: In partnership with seminaries and faith-based institutions.
• Modular Formation Series: Trauma-Informed Ministry, Servant Leadership, Active Listening and Compassionate Presence
• Workshops for Volunteer and Lay Formation: For catechists, youth ministers, and front-line Church workers.
• Formation Tracks for Missionary Disciples of Our Lady of Hope: Initial and ongoing formation including theological reflection, mission immersion, and communal discernment.

This program offers financial and moral support to individuals who aspire to engage in helping professions such as psychology, social work, theology, and pastoral ministry.

Key Services

• Academic Scholarships: Undergraduate and graduate programs in helping fields; TESDA-accredited vocational programs in caregiving, social services, etc.
• Continuing Education Grants: Short courses, certifications, or specialized trainings.
• Mentorship Program for Scholars: Pairing scholars with mentors for personal and professional growth.
• Return Service Integration: Scholars give back through volunteer missions, program facilitation, or community-based service.

The foundation directly supports the mission of the Missionary Disciples of Hope, a community committed to serving individuals in recovery, survivors of abuse and trafficking, and those without access to pastoral care.

Key Services

• Logistical and Financial Support for Mission Apostolates: Housing, transportation, supplies, and sustenance.
• Spiritual Accompaniment for the Missionaries: Regular days of recollection, spiritual direction, and community gatherings.
• Capacity-Building for Field Work: Specialized training in trauma care, advocacy, and pastoral response.
• Documentation and Reporting Assistance: Program monitoring and storytelling to amplify the impact.

This set of initiatives ensures long-term viability of the foundation's mission through responsible stewardship, partnership-building, and strategic networking.

Key Services

• Resource Mobilization:
• Annual Giving Program: "Friends of Servus Amoris"
• Fundraising events, grant writing, and donor engagement
• Social Enterprise Development:
• Products crafted by beneficiaries or volunteers (e.g., devotional kits, livelihood goods)
• Retreats and training services with suggested donation schemes
• Institutional Partnerships and MOUs:
• Dioceses, congregations, seminaries, mental health organizations, and NGOs
• Annual "Helping the Helpers" Summit: Gathering of stakeholders, partners, and mission advocates to share best practices and renew commitment.