By: Joe Romanazzi

The results of our Council’s 2025 ID Drive were excellent this year. We received
an additional $10,000.00 in ID Drive donations in December 2025, which brought
our final total to $25,131.00. Although this is a decrease from last year’s historic
total of $35,846.40, it is the third highest amount we have ever received in ID Drive donations. Below are our final 2025 updated Council figures.

St. John the Evangelist (SJE)	$1,522.09
Our Lady of the Assumption (OLA)	$1,668.16
St. Ignatius of Loyola (SI)	$2,236.76
Mail-ins from Brother Knights, Lady Knights, and Others	$19,703.99
Total Donations Received	$25,131.00

My Brothers, the Spirit of the Lord is upon our Council as we continue to serve
Him and to attest to His compassionate love. The fire of His love burns in our
hearts as we generously use the gifts and resources he has given us for the good
of our neighbors. May God continue to bless us with all that we need, and more.
Thank you Lord for the results of this year’s Council 4970 ID Drive for
the benefit of the “Special Campers” of Camp ReCreation.

“Camp ReC changed my life by giving me the opportunity to learn from
individuals who, without fail, live life with openness and authenticity. It taught me that being myself, being true to who I am, is the most rewarding thing I can do. It’s also a yearly reminder that everyday should consist of lots of hugs, lots of songs, and lots of dance parties.”

-Matt Palmer, 12 year volunteer