As we prepare for the 125 th State Convention next month this is a reminder that the “Pass the Hat” Aid & Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) Supreme incentive is back again this year. This will mark the third year of the Supreme Council’s initiative and incentive to support pregnancy centers throughout the Order.

Results from the “Pass the Hat” incentive for Michigan in the past two years have been wonderful. During this time councils, personal donations and the state council have combined to raise a total of $171,740. With the Supreme Council’s incentive of $36,800 has resulted in a total of $208,540 donated to Heart of Christ Clinic in Detroit. With the doors of the clinic open for only over a year and a half these funds were critical to its start-up and successful growth in the future.

Why is this important? All funds collected at the State Convention will provide our designated ASAP location, Heart of Christ Clinic, the necessary funds to continue providing Catholic based health care. This is the model for future Heart of Christ Clinics in other dioceses.

What can you do? Promote and vote (if necessary) on Pass the Hat funds at your council meeting.

What next? Have your check payable to: Michigan State Council, memo: ASAP.

Bring your check to the State Convention or mail to: Ed Strach, Life Director, 522 Berkshire, Saline, MI 48176 by Monday, May 12, 2025. I

 

 

If you have any questions, contact Ed at 734-476-6296 or email at e.strach@mikofc.org.

Let’s continue our work of Service and Optimism for Heart of Christ Clinic to Aspire to continue providing Responsible health care to those in need.