The Legacy Fund for Tomorrow's Present

Media

The Legacy Fund has been able to attract a lot of attention for Tomorrow's Present and for the work of Dr. Calderone-Stewart.  Follow these links to articles, interviews, and other items of interest.

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Articles

Lisa is 51 years old and dying. True to her nature, she is looking on the bright side. Jim Stingl used these words to begin his article about Lisa last December.

"Dying Social Activist Prepares Cause to go on Without Her," By Jim Stingl, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Dec. 13, 2009)

Her wish is that the Teen Leaders continue after she is gone.

In her article for the Biz Times, Alysha Schertz describes Lisa as “constantly tired and exhausted, but still smiling.”

"Leaving a Legacy: In her final days, Calderone-Stewart still has work to do," By Alysha Schertz, BizTimes (Dec. 18, 2009)

Dr. Calderone-Stewart featured in Holy Cross Magazine

The Spring 2010 issue of Holy Cross Magazine has this article on pages 28-29.

“Peace and Leadership: Focusing on the present, one courageous alumna builds a lasting legacy,” by Jim Stingl. The article is found at this link:

http://www.holycross.edu/magazine/issue_44_2/44_2_mission/

Want to learn more?

Read more great stories and see photos of Lisa from her time at Holy Cross.

Catholic Herald calls Dr. Calderone-Stewart, “Full of Faith and Optimism.”

Read Mary Angela Layman Román’s article in the Catholic Herald, published by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.  She describes the “leap of faith” Lisa took when she moved Tomorrow’s Present from the Archdiocese to the House of Peace.

Full of Faith, Optimism" By MaryAngela Layman Roman, Catholic Herald (March 4, 2010)

News and Interviews

Relevant Radio Interviews Dr. Calderone-Stewart

Lisa shares her story about touching the lives of youth through Tomorrow's Present.  Click on this link and go to Hour #2. 

Dr. Calderone-Stewart on the evening news

Look and listen as Beverly Taylor visits Lisa in her home, and at the House of Peace, where the Teen Leaders led a program for other youth.

"Preserving program she started is one woman's dying wish" By Beverly Taylor, FOX 6 News (Feb. 2, 2010)

Dr. Calderone-Stewart on the radio

Listen to Hilary Bilbrey and Lisa Calderone-Stewart chat about her “brand.”

What's Your Story: Living Your Brand Until the End, Toginet Radio By Hilary Bilbrey

• Go to the January 8th podcast
• OR Download the MP3 of the interview

Recognition

Dr. Lisa Calderone-Stewart recieves 2010 Mareda Award for Excellence in Catechetical Ministry

Mareda, previously called “MAREDA,” because it stood for “Milwaukee Archdiocese Religious Education Directors Association,” honored Dr. Lisa Calderone-Stewart on May 20, 2010 with The Mareda Award for Excellence in Catechetical Ministry.  Read more...

Post Office honors Dr. Calderone-Stewart as Humanitarian

On March 19, 2010, Dr. Lisa-Marie Calderone-Stewart was honored along with 14 other women by the US Post Office as “Women Putting their Stamp on Metro Milwaukee.” Her category was “humanitarianism.” 

Read more about Lisa's Stamp on Milwaukee.

Listen to their video interview with Lisa:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtYrBt-c2_A

Cardinal Stritch gives Dr. Calderone-Stewart their Vocare Award

Vocare is Latin for “to call.”  The Center for Calling and Engagement (formerly called the Office for Vocations) presented their 2010 Vocare Award to Dr. Lisa Calderone-Stewart. "The Vocare award proudly recognizes an individual who has lived purposefully and with integrity to the calling that God has placed on their life…  we believe that we let our lives speak by who we are and what we do with our gifts and talents.”

You can see Peter Holbrook talk about Lisa here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv-bI3gJ_Uk

Visit their website to learn more about the Center for Calling and Engagement:
http://www.stritch.edu/studentlife/vocation/home.aspx

Lisa receives special award from Casa Romero

Casa Romero gave the Rutilio Grande award to Dr. Calderone-Stewart for her life’s work in support of youth and families and as a catalyst for change in the greater Milwaukee area.

Click here to read more and see pictures from their program, Noche Bajo Las Estrellas (An Evening Under the Stars) held on 24 April 2010 at Serb Hall. 

Tomorrow’s Present receives the Eleanor Backus Peace Award

The Religious Society of Friends gave the Eleanor Backus Peace Award to Tomorrow’s Present and Dr. Lisa for their leadership shown in fostering peace activities.

Click here to read more and see pictures from the award presentation on 1 May, 2010 at House of Peace.

US Catholic Blogging

Click here to read the entire collection of Lisa's blog posts for US Catholic Magazine.

"Mary, Martha and Cancer," By By Lisa Calderone-Stewart, US Catholic (July 16, 2010)

"Carpe Diem," By Lisa Calderone-Stewart, US Catholic (June 15, 2010)

"Interfaith dialogue from youth to life's end," By Lisa Calderone-Stewart, US Catholic (May 10, 2010)

"These Holy Days" By Lisa Calderone-Stewart, US Catholic (March 29, 2010)

"For Whom the Clock Changes" By Lisa Calderone-Stewart, US Catholic (March 15, 2010)

"Forgive us our Sins" By Lisa Calderone-Stewart, US Catholic (Feb. 25, 2010)

"Don't sit on the edge of the pool. Plunge into Lent" By Lisa Calderone-Stewart, US Catholic (Feb. 9, 2010)

"The dying wish of a youth ministry pioneer" By Meinrad Scherer-Emunds, US Catholic (Feb. 5, 2010)

Other Reports

Powerpoint Wins Student Support

Read Bernadette Calderone's report about Tomorrow's Present for her Theology class at Mt. St. Mary High School in New Jersey.  All students were asked to report on an organization of their choice and the students voted to send $25 to the Legacy Fund for Tomorrow's Present. 

Bible Sales to Benefit Tomorrow's Present

Order your copy of The Catholic Family Connections Bible TODAY!!  $1 from every copy of this Bible sold in its first year of publication will benefit Tomorrow's Present. This Bible has been dedicated to Lisa Calderone-Stewart and Tomorrow's Present by St. Mary's Press.  St. Mary's Press is recognizing Lisa's legacy as one of their "finest youth ministry and family resource authors, as an amazing minister to young people and their families."  Click here to order today!