A Message from the Family
As the second and third family generations of the founders, we are committed to keeping the Joseph Durda Foundation legacy strong and thriving to ensure their original charitable intent.
We are all inspired to keep alive both his wife, 'Dody', and Joseph's courageous spirit and compassion to benefit the less fortunate...
Mission Statement
Joseph Durda established the Foundation in 1989. The intent and mission of his Foundation is summarized in his own words below:
The very basis of the human condition - its tragedy and its triumph - can be found in the entities this Foundation will be supporting. All the poverty that is lessened by a helping hand, all the hunger that is alleviated by the gift of food, all the service that makes heroes of the most humble among us....charity is the supreme virtue, and the great channel through which the mercy of God is passed on to mankind.
Our History
From humble beginnings, Joseph Durda overcame many adversities in life before achieving success as a founder and executive officer of an international company when he passed away in June, 1990.
Athlete, war hero, philanthropist and humanitarian are a few words that describe him. He hoped to give back to those who helped him as he never forgot his own journey and "where he came from".
Ensign Joseph Durda with his bride, Dolores Monahan, in 1942