Introducing The Brothers Christopher Legacy Society: Hope for the Future

Every day, men arrive at St. Christopher’s Inn with little left— but still holding on to hope that their lives can be different. They arrive seeking a second chance—and find a place of welcome, dignity, and hope. This healing work has always been sustained by individuals who believe in walking with others through their most difficult moments.

Today, we are honored to introduce the Brothers Christopher Legacy Society—a new way to ensure that this ministry of healing continues for generations to come.

The Brothers Christopher Legacy Society recognizes those who have chosen to include St. Christopher’s Inn in their estate plans. Through a bequest, beneficiary designation, or other planned gift, you can make a lasting commitment to the future of the Inn and to every man who will walk through its doors in the years ahead.

A legacy gift is more than a financial decision—it is a quiet promise that this place of healing will be here when the next man arrives at our door. It says that the work of restoring dignity, rebuilding lives, and bringing hope where it is most needed must continue. In this quiet and enduring way, members of the Legacy Society help carry forward the Franciscan call “to heal what has been broken and bring home those who have lost their way.”

If you have already included St. Christopher’s Inn in your estate plans, we would be deeply grateful to welcome you as a founding member of the Brothers Christopher Legacy Society. If you would like to learn more, we invite you to reach out in confidence to Audrey Warn at 845-424-2142.

Together, we can ensure that the doors of St. Christopher’s Inn remain open—today, tomorrow, and for every man still searching for a new beginning.

Benefits for a part of The Brothers Christopher Legacy Society

Personal Legacy Welcome from Father Dennis Polanco, SA, President & Spiritual Director of St. Christopher’s Inn
Annual and daily Mass remembrance at the Inn.
Prayerful remembrance within the Brothers Christopher Community.
Inclusion in the Book of Remembrance, InnSight Newsletter, & St. Christopher’s Inn Impact Report.

A Legacy of Healing. A Future of Hope.

Considering a legacy gift? Audrey Warn would be honored to speak with you personally about The Brothers Christopher Legacy Society and the many ways you can create a lasting legacy through your estate plans. Call 1-888-720-8247 or 845-424-2142 or email SCIspecialgifts@atonementfriars.org

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I was pleasantly surprised by the existence of the Coffee House. Music is a central and meditative part of my life. The ability to perform for my new brothers here and the staff was unexpected and made this an incredible journey.

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Great people, caring and responsive.

I would like to tell you how thankful I am to you for having this family program available. I want to say thank you for giving me exactly what I needed.

The experience of being here and becoming a member of the Brothers Christopher fraternity has changed my life. Being in the Friars house was a blessing. Their generosity gave me knowledge I will carry with me for the rest of my life.

Thank you for the privilege I was given to stay here in your house. God bless you all. I will always keep a piece of St. Christopher’s Inn in my heart.

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The road to recovery is called Franciscan Way, and the door to happiness lies within the walls of St. Christopher’s Inn.

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