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In Loving Memory ... Martin Findling
Dear Friends,
As is all too often the case within the IPM Family, part of my role as CEO is to share the sad news of the passing of another icon in our history.
Perhaps it’s not surprising that in this 50th anniversary year we have also lost another dear friend—Martin Findling.
Marty was the beloved spouse of long time IPM Board member, Director Emeritus, volunteer, and my immediate predecessor as interim Executive Director, Carol Findling.
Carol, with Marty by her side, and with his incredible knowledge of computers always at the ready, stepped in at a vulnerable time in IPM‘s history and laid the groundwork for the past quarter century. They traveled with IPM around the world and were a regular presence at the IPM offices and programs in St. Louis, Cleveland, and their hometown of Chicago. More recently, Carol & Marty helped shepherd IPM’s deepening relationship with their home congregation of St. Paul Lutheran Church, whose Pastor, Rev. Jared Olson, traveled with me to El Salvador last year.
While Marty’s health had been in steady decline he remained a kind, loving, savvy, funny, and puzzle-playing inspiration to Ilze, my two youngest children during a recent visit with them, and the entire IPM family.
Marty passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon surrounded by Carol and their family. You may send notes of condolence to: Carol Findling, 120 Windsor Park Drive, A209, Carol Stream, IL 60188.
More details regarding Marty’s memorial will be shared as they become available. In the interim, please keep Carol and all those who loved and were loved by Marty in your heart and prayers.
Peace, Joe
Joseph F. Cistone
IPM CEO
While tears filled my eyes learning about Marty’s passing, I know that I’m forever blessed to have known such an amazing, kind-hearted, funny, caring, and compassionate man. I truly struggle to find the words that could begin to adequately convey the enormous impact Marty and Carol Findling have had on me personally and all of us as members of the IPM Family. Gary and I send our heartfelt sympathy and love to Carol and their entire family as they grieve this most difficult loss. The incredible love and devotion that you all shared as a family is a special gift that will live in your hearts forever. That same precious gift of unconditional love has always been openly shared by Marty and Carol with all of us at IPM and the countless lives they’ve touched around the world through their faith, extraordinary generosity, and unwavering support. With love and prayers for peace, Ilze ❤
Sorry to hear about Martin, may his soul rest in peace, my heartfelt sympathy and prayer for Carol, peace & hugs 🙏🏻💖
God rest his holy soul 🙏
Sending prayers 🙏🙏🙏
I’m so sorry for Carol’s loss.m
What a fine man!
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Dear Friends,
This Giving Tuesday, IPM is especially grateful for all that you have done to help make our 50th Anniversary Year and recent International General Assembly & related activities possible.
We were thrilled to follow-up our 50th “birthday” party in St. Louis on May 10th with a series of remarkable programs around Cleveland during the week of November 10th. With in-person and virtual participation from six continents, we gathered to celebrate IPM’s remarkable history and plan for our next half century!
The themes of our work together were:
𝑊𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑛 & 𝐺𝑖𝑟𝑙𝑠: 𝐸𝑛𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐸𝑞𝑢𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝐸𝑑𝑢𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝐸𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑒𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑛𝑒𝑢𝑟𝑠ℎ𝑖𝑝, & 𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑙𝑡ℎ;
𝑁𝑢𝑟𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐹𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑆𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑟𝑜𝑢𝑔ℎ 𝐸𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐽𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒; 𝑎𝑛𝑑,
𝑀𝑜𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐵𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑟 & 𝐶𝑎𝑠𝑡𝑒 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝐽𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 & 𝐿𝑖𝑏𝑒𝑟𝑡𝑦 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐴𝑙𝑙.
We were touched by the welcome we received throughout the week from the Cleveland Foundation to the City Club, the hospitality shared by friends who opened their homes to IPM gatherings, and the collaborative spirit of community partners from across the academic, multi-faith, and non-profit sectors.
We know that we live in challenging times for our nation and world. In the face of such discord, we are called to nurture & affirm the same inclusive spirit of working across borders of culture, faith, and economic circumstance that animated our founders.
Thank you for all you do to make our mission possible. We remain profoundly grateful for your support this Giving Tuesday and throughout the final weeks of this, IPM’s 50th Anniversary Year.
Gratefully Yours,
Joe
Joseph F. Cistone, IPM CEO
𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐈𝐏𝐌 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 $𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 -- 𝐝𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭. You can make your online gift here: ipmconnect.org/make-a-donation ... or mail your gift made payable to IPM at: 3109 Mayfield Road, Suite 202, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118, ... or call 866.932.4082. 𝑇ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑘 𝑦𝑜𝑢!
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As Children’s Month comes to a close, we’re grateful for the impact our Project Partners make every day. Together, we’re working toward a world where every child’s right to thrive is protected and celebrated. 🌟💚 #ipmconnect #ChildrensMonth
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“As we commemorate our 48-year history and reflect on the extraordinary events and unimaginable challenges faced by IPM and our Project Partners…it is with the deepest gratitude that we wish to acknowledge the vital impact your friendship support, and consistent generosity has helped make possible in our work…” – Excerpted from IPM’s 2022 Appeal