named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Aid & Support After Pregnancy (ASAP)
Provides financial support and baby supplies to pregnancy centers and mothers in need
Food for Families
Supports four local food cupboards with financial contributions and food donations
Global Wheelchair
Purchases and distributes wheelchairs to individuals in need globally
Habitat for Humanity
Partners with Habitat for Humanity on construction projects and fundraising
RSVP (Refund Support Vocations Program)
Supports seminarians financially through the diocesan vocations program
Special Olympics
Provides financial support to Special Olympics athletes and events
St. Bernard’s Scholarship
Provides financial support to seminarians through annual scholarship awards
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
- Conducts donation drives for community supportOrganizes and runs donation drives such as the baby bottle drive in support of Aid & Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) and distributes donations to community organizations.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Contributes volunteer hours to council and community initiativesMembers volunteer over 20,000 hours annually, with 23,887 hours recorded in 2023, supporting council operations and community programs.
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Church and Congregation-Based Financial Aid 1 activity
- Funds community food cupboardsProvides financial support to four food cupboards: Holy Apostles, House of Mercy, St. Joseph's House of Hospitality, and St. Peter's Kitchen.
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Religious Education Support 1 activity
- Funds faith formation and vocation programsProvides financial support to seminarians through the Refund Support Vocations Program, supports the St. Bernard’s Scholarship program, and funds faith formation initiatives.
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Charity Event Organization 1 activity
- Funds participation in national advocacy and awareness eventsProvides financial support to the Special Olympics and the March for Life, enabling council involvement in large-scale community and advocacy events.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Organizes community fundraising and meal eventsHosts recurring Knights of Columbus Fish Fry events and other meal-based fundraisers such as the Lenten fish fry and lunch grill events to engage the community and raise funds.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organizes volunteer workdays for community developmentParticipates in Habitat for Humanity projects through volunteer labor, including workdays in October 2023 and December 14, 2024.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Provides material aid through targeted purchasesPurchased 10 wheelchairs for distribution through the Global Wheelchair program to support individuals in need.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Supports parish and community charities through fundraisingHas contributed over $87,000 to support parish and community charities since inception and $44,300 since 2022 through council-led fundraising efforts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$32K90%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$39K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$16K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$16K
1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- Edward J Buckley — One-Year Trustee
- Steven J Coyle — Three-Year Trustee
- William P Morris — Two-Year Trustee
relationships · 39
Who they work with
- Advent House Partner — Provides support to Advent House as part of community outreach efforts.
- Alzheimer’s Association Partner — Supports the Alzheimer’s Association through donations or volunteer efforts.
- American Wheelchair Mission Partner — Partners with American Wheelchair Mission to support mobility initiatives.
- Boy Scouts Partner — Supports Boy Scouts through community engagement or donations.
- CMA Perinton Partner — Supports CMA Perinton through community donations or volunteer efforts.
- Carmelite Monastery Partner — Provides support to Carmelite Monastery as part of faith-based outreach.
- Congregations for Greater Rochester Partner — Engages with Congregations for Greater Rochester in interfaith or community initiatives.
- Diocesan Vocation Fund Partner — Contributes to the Diocesan Vocation Fund to support religious vocations.
- Diocese of Rochester Government — Collaborates with the Diocese of Rochester on faith-based and community programs.
- Focus Pregnancy Partner — Supports Focus Pregnancy through donations of baby items and other requested supplies.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborated on a housing project in October 2023.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Collaborates through volunteer workdays and financial contributions.
- Habitat for Humanity Partner — Partners with Habitat for Humanity to support housing initiatives.
- Holy Apostles Partner — Financially supports this food cupboard.
- Holy Apostles Partner — Supports Holy Apostles through community outreach and donations.
- House of Mercy Partner — Financially supports this food cupboard.
- House of Mercy Partner — Partners with House of Mercy to assist vulnerable populations.
- Knights of Columbus Partner — Collaborates with the Knights of Columbus to host fish fry events.
- March for Life Partner — Provides financial support to the March for Life.
- March for Life Partner — Supports March for Life through participation or donations.
- Notre Dame Retreat House Partner — Provides support to Notre Dame Retreat House for spiritual programs.
- SJR Faith Formation Partner — Supports SJR Faith Formation in religious education programs.
- SJR Youth Group Partner — Engages with SJR Youth Group through mentorship or activities.
- Saints Place Partner — Supports Saints Place through community contributions.
- Saints Place Partner — Volunteers to cook for the Super Sale fundraising event.
- Sleep in Heavenly Peace Partner — Supports Sleep in Heavenly Peace in building beds for children in need.
- Special Olympics Partner — Provides financial support to the Special Olympics.
- Special Olympics Partner — Supports Special Olympics through community contributions.
- St. Bernard’s Partner — Engages with St. Bernard’s in educational or faith-based initiatives.
- St. John of Rochester Parish Partner — Catholic parish served by the council as part of its community and faith mission.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Faith in Action Frameworkmethodology: faith_in_actionBy organizing charitable and community engagement efforts around the pillars of Faith, Family, Community, and Life, the council strengthens member participation and social impact because these shared values create a cohesive, mission-driven foundation for collective action.
- Faith-Based Community Integrationmethodology: faith_based_community_engagementBy integrating religious expression into public community events—such as blessing the creche—the council reinforces communal identity and spiritual presence because visible acts of faith strengthen member belonging and public witness.
- Life-Affirming Engagement Modelmethodology: life_affirming_supportBy providing compassionate support and referrals to women considering abortion, the council aims to increase life-sustaining choices because empathetic, non-coercive engagement rooted in faith values fosters trust and alternative decision-making.
- Local Support through Direct Aid and Volunteeringmethodology: direct_community_supportBy funding established food cupboards and providing volunteer-based home and seasonal assistance, the council enhances community resilience because direct, relationship-driven support increases trust and meets tangible needs more effectively than impersonal services.