Each year our parish distributes funds through a grant process to support local charities. Charities that have received grants in the past include Neighbor Helping Neighbor, Helping Hands, Birthright, Impact Community Action, Crisis Intervention Services, Habitat for Humanity, Freedom for Youth, The Well, and HELP. If you know of other charities which serve residents of Marion … Continue reading St. Anthony Grants for Charity Available
Category: Social Action
In lieu of the traditional Thanksgiving food baskets our parish has sponsored for people in need in our community, the Social Action Commission is again coordinating a food drive to benefit Helping Hands. We're seeking donations of peanut butter, canned chicken and hearty soups/stews (e.g. Progresso, Dinty Moore, canned ravioli), which are items that tend … Continue reading Thanksgiving Food Drive for Helping Hands
Birthright of Knoxville is hosting a Prenatal Support Circle on Wednesday, August 25th from 4-6 p.m. This gathering will feature Sarah Linnane and Mish Hall, birth doulas. All expectant mothers are encouraged to come connect, build friendships, and discover resources. Children are welcome! Snacks, friendships, and resources will be provided. Join us at Birthright, 111 … Continue reading Birthright for Expectant Mothers
St. Anthony's will again collect donations of school supplies for local students. A donation box will be set up in the gathering space. Items can be dropped off through Sunday, August 15th. A suggested list of items is available in the gathering space and below.The items will be distributed August 17th from 2 to 7 … Continue reading School Supply Drive