KJT

KJT District IV, located in Central Texas, mobilized and sought donations from each of the societies in the district and made a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul in Elgin to help citizens in need.  The District collected $2,275 in donation and with a grant from the KJT Home Office of $300 was able to present St. Vincent de Paul with $2,575.  District President, Shirley Pokorney, stated that "79 families had been helped out until funds ran out.  With this donation, St. Vincent de Paul would be able to call some of the families that had been turned back, many who were currently living out of their cars, and let them know that they would be able to offer some assistance after all."  Shirley said, "I have been totally overwhelmed by the positive response.  But this is what fraternals are all about, isn't it?"

The remaining $4,705 of the funds were presented to Catholic Charities of Austin to be distributed to those who are still in need as a result of their losses.