Remembering Joe Selvaggio

MicroGrants Founder Joe Selvaggio 1937-2024

We are saddened to share that our founder, Joe Selvaggio, passed away peacefully at the age of 87.  As the founder of Microgrants and so many other organizations he is a treasure to the community.

As I think of Joe this quote came to mind.

“The man is a success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; who has gained the respect of intelligent men and the love of children; who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; who leaves the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; who never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it; who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.” –  Robert Louis Stevenson

Here is a link to his obituary: Obituary | Joseph Kenneth Selvaggio of Minneapolis, Minnesota | White Funeral Homes

There will be a Celebration of Life, followed by a luncheon, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church on Saturday, September 21, at 11:00 (visitation beginning at 9:30).

On behalf of the MicroGrants team, we are honored to be part of Joe’s legacy.

~ John M. Harrington, MicroGrants and Lights On! CEO