| Area | Illinois |
| Project | Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Mary’s Home |
| Project Address | |
| Project Start Date | Ongoing |
| Project End Date | Ongoing |
| Association Contact | Karen E Leone, DM |
| Contact Email | kel@leone6.com |
| Category | Food, Elder Care |
| Description |
Knights and Dames of the Illinois area participate in 3 primary events at Little Sisters of the Poor, St. Mary’s Home, which includes a Mass and Anointing of the sick each February, a summer barbecue, and an August Rosary Procession. The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious who serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world. |
| Activities Members Are Involved In |
Knights and Dames commit 3 to 4 hours to each event at St. Mary’s; assist residents during Mass and processions, cooks, and serves meals. |
| Estimated Number of Members Involved | 30 |
| Estimated Annual Hours of Service | 250 |
| This is a Flagship Project in the Area | Yes |
| Project-Order Relationship | Supported by the Area, Provide Volunteer Services only |
| Organization Responsible for Project | Little Sisters of the Poor |
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