Gifts of Love

Gifts of Love is a yearly dedicated appeal supporting a specific fund or organization.  Chapters are encouraged to hold a fundraiser to support the annual drive.  Recent and notable recipients include:

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  • $300,000 pledge fulfillment for Married Student Housing at St. Tikhon's Orthodox Theological Seminary, South Canaan, PA

  • Zoe! For Life

  • Providing Orthodox servicemen and women's kits for distribution by military chaplains

  • St. Vladimir's Camp & Retreat Center

  • Expanding the library at Winnipeg's Blessed Arseny Institute

  • Purchasing a van for St. Herman's Seminary in Alaska


2025 Gifts of Love

On May 28th, 2024, the nationally recognized historic St. Theodosius Cathedral in Cleveland, Ohio suffered a great tragedy with a devastating fire that caused millions of dollars in damages. Insurance coverage will assist the restoration, but the full cost of renovation will not be realized by that alone.

For that reason, the 2024 FOCA Convention adopted the St. Theodosius Restoration Fund as the target for the 2025 Gifts of Love Appeal.

The appeal will last through July 1st of this year.

The total funds collected will be presented at the Grand Banquet of the OCA 21st All American Council and 98th FOCA Convention on July 17th. Please encourage your district, chapters, members at large, and others to donate to this worthy cause. Please send all donations to

Michael Bowan
W284N7867 Woodrest Drive
Hartland, WI 53029

Thank you in advance for generosity for this worthwhile endeavor.