The Brothers who shaped generations of students now need care in return. Your gift closes the circle — honoring lives of faithful service with the dignity they deserve.
Every gift matched up to $5,000 · Give before June 30
$500,000
For decades, the Brothers gave themselves completely to students — teaching, mentoring, shaping lives. Now, in the final chapter of their vocation, these same Brothers need care. The KabarA Challenge exists to close that circle: honoring the covenant between a community and those who gave everything to its mission.
A young man enters the De La Salle tradition and devotes his life to education. Across decades, he shapes thousands of students — a teacher, mentor, and spiritual presence in their lives.
In retirement, many Brothers remain engaged — serving as chaplains, volunteers, and companions. Their presence in school communities continues to witness to the mission they gave their lives to.
When a Brother can no longer care for himself, the community cares for him. The KabarA Challenge funds the assisted living, skilled nursing, and healthcare that ensure every Brother receives the dignity and attention he deserves.
Br. Frank Carr came to the Brothers in 1962 after two men at Holy Name in Escanaba saw something in him worth encouraging — and gave their blessing for him to follow it. Sixty years later, he serves as Chaplain for St. Mary's University Athletics in Winona, attending games across every sport, walking alongside student-athletes in their studies, their faith, and their sense of who they are.
"Thank you, Betty — your generosity allows senior Brothers to remain active and engaged rather than simply living out their days in passivity."
Read His StoryProjected 2026 care costs for the Brothers total $1.16 million and continue to grow as more Brothers enter assisted living.
$1.16M
83 active and retired Brothers depend on the community — 11 are currently in assisted care with an average age of 76.
83 Brothers
A generous donor is matching every gift dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000. Give before June 30 — your generosity has never gone farther.
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Healthcare support
Medical care, prescriptions, and specialist visits for aging Brothers.
Assisted living & skilled nursing
Residential care ensuring dignity and daily support for senior Brothers.
Transportation
Safe travel to appointments, ministry, and community events.
Nursing staff
Skilled nurses providing around-the-clock care and compassion.
Medical equipment
Wheelchairs, lifts, and adaptive equipment that support independence.
Communication tools
Devices and connectivity keeping Brothers in touch with community.
Thank you, Betty — your generosity allows senior Brothers to remain active and engaged rather than simply living out their days in passivity.
Br. Frank Carr
Chaplain, St. Mary’s University Athletics, Winona, MN
Chaplain, St. Mary’s University Athletics · Winona, MN
“Thank you, Betty — your generosity allows senior Brothers to remain active and engaged rather than simply living out their days in passivity.”
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Br. Nicholas Geimer spent 71 years as a Brother, and somewhere along the way he started carving the District’s logo by hand — pressing it into wood and giving a piece to every community house in the Midwest. Every Brothers’ home still carries something he made.
Your gift is tax-deductible. Christian Brothers of the Midwest is a registered 501(c)(3).
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