“If God is with us, it will be accomplished.” These words of St Jeanne Jugan, Foundress of the Little Sisters of the Poor, are as true today as when she spoke them. The cost of running our homes and giving the elderly the care they need with up-to-date comfort and equipment, etc., far exceeds the income we receive. In this respect too, Jeanne Jugan was foresighted, indeed ahead of her time, to put it colloquially. It was for this reason she started her ‘collecting rounds’ and we as Little Sisters of the Poor today, continue where she left off! Contributions either in money or gifts in kind are very much appreciated and used according to the intentions of the donor. Legacies and large donations permit us to modernise our homes and equipment and allow us to meet the ever-evolving needs of the elderly.