First Step for Change
First Step for Change is an annual fundraiser held by Catholic Charities to assist low-income women, children, infants and families in need. We have asked our parish families to take home “First Step Packets,” learn about the program, complete a participation card, and return the packets to church. Funds are then forwarded to Catholic Charities to purchase food, formula, diapers, clothing and other essentials items to low-income pregnant women, families and children served in our First Step Programs across the Diocese of Youngstown.
Please help us take a moment to especially say thank you to the many Knights of Columbus Councils and Assemblies who have supported our efforts again this year. Each year their support helps to underwrite the cost of materials involved with hosting this event, and we truly appreciate them!
Knights of Columbus, Council # 14186 Aurora
Knights of Columbus, Council # 11369 Canfield
Knights of Columbus, Council # 4484 Newton Falls
Knights of Columbus, Assembly # 2596 Youngstown
Knights of Columbus, Council # 554 Massillon
Knights of Columbus, Council # 3930 Youngstown
Knights of Columbus, Council # 1818 Salem
Knights of Columbus, Council # 2935 Girard
Knights of Columbus, Assembly # 846 Girard
Knights of Columbus, Council # 11801 Garrettsville
Knights of Columbus, Council # 341 Canton
Knights of Columbus, Council # 11915 Poland
Knights of Columbus, Council # 5582 Navarre
Knights of Columbus, Assembly # 828 Canton
WHY: To meet the urgent needs of those in Catholic Charities’ First Step programs across the diocese
HOW: Return FIRST STEP FOR CHANGE PACKETS to your parish, or DONATE ONLINE TODAY
( accepting online donations through the end of July )
Translation by Ursuline AP Spanish Class of 2023