Philomena Corsner Courses

Philomena Corsner was an inspirational philanthropist who dedicated her life to helping those in need. Born in Italy in 1908, Corsner immigrated to the US in 1912. She was determined to make a difference in the lives of others and worked hard to establish herself. Corsner first made a name for herself by founding a charitable organization called Philomena’s Place, a day center for the homeless and elderly located in Los Angeles. She provided them with food, shelter and medical care, and provided them with an opportunity to learn new skills and gain a sense of dignity in their lives. Corsner received numerous awards for her work in the community. She received the Medal of Honor from the Red Cross in 1976, the President’s Volunteer Service Award in 1983 and the National Catholic Conference of Bishops Humanitarian Award in 1985. In 2003, she was posthumously inducted into the National Philanthropic Hall of Fame. Corsner’s legacy of philanthropy lives on today through the many organizations she helped create and support. Her work was an inspiration to many and proved that, even with limited resources, one person can make a difference and inspire others to do the same.