Since 1897 the Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283 has been proudly serving the Catholic community of South Philadelphia.

In 1882 the Knights of Columbus were founded on the principles of charity, unity and fraternity, by Father Michael J. McGivney and a group of parishioners. Their mission? To bring financial aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families.

The San Salvador Council #283 works to continue this mission today.

Father McGivney is being considered for sainthood.

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The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283 in South Philadelphia, in conjunction with the St. Paul Parish Young Adult Ministry, is holding our annual Spring Diaper Drive for Mercy Hospice! All donations raised will benefit the women and children served by the great people of Mercy Hospice, located right here in Philadelphia.

We have 2 ways to donate:

1) Monetary Donations: our primary way to donate. Donations raised will be used to purchase cases of diapers needed for the children of the women served at Mercy Hospice. To contribute, please follow our donation link: Diaper Drive 2024

2) In-Kind Donations: we will be collecting donations of NEW baby diapers (Sizes 1-4) and wipes at our collection locations. We will also be collecting NEW baby bottles, pacifiers, baby shampoo and baby lotion and diaper cream, as well as NEW and LIGHTLY USED baby clothing. (baby formula, strollers, shoes, and towels WILL NOT be accepted).

Donation Drop Locations:

Epiphany of Our Lord Parish - 1121 Jackson St #1, Philadelphia, PA 19148
St. Paul Parish - 808 S. Hutchinson Street Philadelphia, PA 19147
The National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia - 1166 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Mercy Hospice Diaper Drive

More about Mercy Hospice

"Mercy Hospice is a community grounded in faith and service where single women and mothers with children, experiencing homelessness and in recovery can find opportunities for new beginnings."

Mercy Hospice has been a vital part of the social safety net in Philadelphia for over 35 years. They offer a range of residential services to assist homeless women in recovery, with the mission of alleviating the poverty and family instability caused by serious addictions, associated trauma and mental health issues. Mercy Hospice fulfills an essential ministry of the Catholic Church by reducing poverty, restoring and strengthening families, and promoting the integral health and well-being of those struggling to break the bonds of addiction.

Annual Spring Charity Drive

The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council #283 in South Philadelphia, in partnership with the The MIX - Young Adult Ministry, is holding our annual Spring Charity Drive. All donations raised are for the men, women and children served by the ministries of Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia.

Donation bins will be located in the back of the church during the month of April. Acceptable donations include:

New and gently used men's, women's and children's clothing (all sizes)
Men's and women's underwear and socks (NEW ONLY)
Towels and Sheets
Men's belts
New and gently used shoes (no sandals)

Any questions please contact us:

Email: kofcsouthphilly@gmail.com

www.kofc283philly.org/

Thank you to all who donated to this year’s Coats for Kids Drive! Donations were delivered to the The Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center in Kensington.

Special thanks to our parishes, Epiphany of Our Lord Church, Saint Paul and Saint Mary Magdalen de Pazzi, & National Shrine of Saint Rita of Cascia, our partners at The MIX - Young Adult Ministry, and to all of our donors who helped to make this year’s drive so successful! May God bless you all this Advent and Christmas Season!!!

Sisters of Saint Joseph Welcome Center

Our Mission: In the just and compassionate spirit of Saint Joseph, The Welcome Center offers opportunities that enable immigrants and others to improve the quality of their lives through access to education, support services and programs leading to self-sufficiency.

We provide a safe space for people of diverse backgrounds to come together.

Our goal is to minister to families...to help mom and dad learn English and pursue the opportunity for naturalization. It is all about their family...English so that they can help their children in school, with medical issues etc. Many families struggle financially so if we can help during the winter to provide warm jackets for them, we and they are grateful.

History:

In 2002, we opened our doors in Kensington to serve and help meet the growing needs of the immigrant community. Rooted in the mission "to live and work so that all may be united with God and with one another", the Welcome Center continues to provide educational programs, support services and advocacy for our newest neighbors.

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