Social Justice Committee : Charity
Social Justice Committee @ St. Thomas Aquinas
Community Outreach Tithe
Twice annually, the COT committee meets to distribute funds allocated for the purpose of supporting low-budget organizations, recommended by STA parishioners, that provide food, potable water, shelter, health care, and/or basic education for people who are poor or needy. Applications are typically due in November for the January-June funding period and in April for the July-December funding period.
Allocations
The table below lists allocations made for the January-June 2010 funding period. A total of $9,700 was available.
| Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
| In Ames - $5,100 | |
| Ames Free Medical Clinic | $ 800 |
| Story Co. Dental Clinic | $ 800 |
| Emergency Residence Project | $ 900 |
| Mid Iowa Community Action Food Shelf | $ 800 |
| Beyond Welfare | $ 500 |
| Friendship Ark Homes, Ames | $ 500 |
| Mustard Seed Community Farm | $ 800 |
| Outside Ames - $4,600 | |
| Medical Mission Sisters, Ethiopia | $ 700 |
| Presentation Sisters, Bolivia | $ 600 |
| EOS International | $ 700 |
| STA Honduras Ministry Fund | $ 500 |
| Maryknoll Father John Lange | $ 300 |
| Engineers Without Borders-ISU | $ 600 |
| Life to Life Global Builders | $ 700 |
| Mazatlan Charity | $ 500 |
Committee Members
- Dick Brown
- Marlys Cooper
- MaryEllen Wishart
- Kathy Trahanovsky
- Shari Reilly (staff)
