Allegany Franciscan Ministries is a non-profit Catholic organization that seeks to improve the overall health of individuals by increasing access to health services and information.  Allegany Franciscan Ministries grew out of the health care ministries of the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, New York, and is a member of Catholic Health East.  It provides grants to organizations in areas of southern Florida formerly served by the Sisters’ hospitals. In addition to awarding grants, Allegany Franciscan Ministries’ staff and volunteers work collaboratively with its nonprofit community partners and other funders to promote physical, mental, spiritual, societal and cultural health and well-being in the communities it serves.