Outreach & Service
The FOCA sponsors a number of outreach and service projects. Our annual United Fund/St. Andrew's Appeal provides financial support for Orthodox Seminaries, missions, youth ministry, and national scholarships. Individual contributions over $100 are considered "Friends of St. Andrew."
Celebration of Faith
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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:
- $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
St. Nicholas Project
We also commit a great deal of support to our Orthodox Seminarians through our Seminarian Family St. Nicholas Appeal fulfilling family gift wish lists and the Adopt a Seminarian program providing need-based monthly financial assistance to married students and their families.
Scholarships
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