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Little Sisters of the Poor July Letter English Version
Outreach and Action for New Fraternal Year 2025-2026
First, many thanks to the Maryland State Council, Grand Knights and Council members for all that was accomplished and contributed to the Little Sisters of the Poor this past fraternal year. As we launch into the new year, “Make A Difference in Someone’s Life” is a call for a collective action to bring hope and improve the lives of those in need. The Little Sisters of the Poor bring joy and hope on a daily basis to the elderly they serve - - but they need Knights of Columbus help. The Sisters must raise close to 50% of income through fundraising and donations to provide care. Donations provide safe shelter, loving care, nutritious meals, enriching activities, medical support, and nursing care to needy seniors.
LSOP Baltimore, LSOP Washington, DC and LSOP Delaware continue to request the items listed below. The need is very considerable, however numerous small donations by Councils add up and deliver great impact to help the Sisters. Strongly consider donating. The Little Sisters rely on the Knights of Columbus to bring donations to their locations or contribute online:
- Baltimore: Home - Little Sisters of the Poor - Baltimore
- Washington, DC: Home - Little Sisters of the Poor - Washington DC
- Newark (Wilmington): Home - Little Sisters of the Poor - Delaware
The Little Sister seek and need the following items for their residents:
- Individual cups of pudding – chocolate, vanilla – regular & sugar free
- Individual cups of apple sauce, fruit cups
- Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta
- Small individual bags of potato chips, cookies, peanut butter crackers
- Splenda
- Lipton tea bags – regular & decaf
- Keurig coffee pods – light & medium roast – regular & decaf
- Soda – mini cans – regular & diet
- Body wash – unscented
- Shampoo – no conditioner
- Mouthwash – med. size bottle
- Boxes of tissues
- Toilet paper
- Table napkins – economy pack – cheap
- Bottled water
- Batteries, AA & AAA
- Hypo allergenic laundry detergent & regular detergent
- Fabric softener - sheets
- Dishwasher pods
- Liquid dishwasher detergent
- Liquid hand soap
- Plastic tsp. for medicine
- 5oz or 4oz plastic or paper cup for medicine
- Grocery Cards: Giant Foods and Walmart (used for food purchase and resident prescriptions).
- Cash Donations
Support KofC hub locations. Councils, strive to help monthly; on any given month or even on a quarterly basis, please let me know. Arrangements will be made for all donations. Below is the list of hub locations for the month of July.
- 07/19 10AM – 12 Noon - Cardinal Gibbons Council #2521, Columbus Gardens, 4301 Klosterman Ave., Nottingham, MD 21236.
- 07/19 10AM – 12 Noon - Saint John Council #1622, 114 East 2nd Street, Frederick, MD. 21701.
- 07/19 10AM - 12 Noon - St. Louis the King Council #11898, 12290 Folly Quarter Rd., Ellicott City, MD 21042.
- Father Rosensteel Council #2169, Council Home, 9707 Rosensteel Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Patuxent Council #2203, The Msgr. Keesler Parish Center, 800 Main St., Laurel, MD 20707.
Charity of Knights is a blessing; your efforts go well beyond the call for assistance. If there are any questions, please contact me. I look forward to receiving updates on Council efforts to support the worthy works of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
“Make A Difference in Someone’s Life”
Rick Opatick
Little Sisters of the Program Coordinator
Phone: 202.255.9034
Email: ropatick@verizon.net