Charities
Every year the Priory of St. Thomas á Becket makes generous donations to various Charities throughout the world. The Charities listed below are a sample of whom we donated to in 2015-2016. Our list of Charities continues to grow as turmoil in the world increases, providing assistance to needy Christians both in the Holy Land and locally in the USA.
SMOTJ-GPUSA Holy Land Nursing Scholarship, 4 Year Commitment starting 2013
With a shortage of qualified nurses in the Holy Land, the Priory has committed to a 4 Year Scholarship to a qualified recipient in exchange of them agreeing to serve and work in the Holy Land as a nurse 1 year for each year of school.
Fisher House
Coordinates private support for comfortable temporary housing near medical centers where military and veterans' families can stay while a loved one is receiving care ~ the Ronald McDonald House for the military.
Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA
Created by Pope John Paul II to provide Catholic churches full range of pastoral ministries and spiritual services to those serving in the United States Armed Forces.
Our Military Kids
Provides substantial support in forms of grants to children of National Guard and Military Reserves personnel who are currently deployed overseas, as well as, the children of wounded warriors in all branches of our military. These grants pay for participation in extracurricular activities and tutoring programs.
Intrepid Fallen Hero Fund
Supports the men & women of the armed forces and their families. The IFHF provides support for families of military personnel lost in service to our nation, those who were severely wounded as well as for veterans. Established by same organization that formed Fisher House Foundation.
Hero Dogs, Inc.
A Maryland 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that raises and trains service dogs and places them free of charge with our nation’s Veterans to improve quality of life and restore independence. We have 5 staff members and more than 100 volunteers committed to the success of our mission.