What is the FATHER GEORGE HAM MEMORIAL FUND?
Father Ham was the first pastor of St. Katharine Drexel Parish. The Father George Ham Memorial Fund was established to continue his legacy of commitment and support of our young parishioners. Fr Ham believed our youth are not only the future but the present of our parish.

What has the FATHER GEORGE HAM MEMORIAL FUND done so far?
•    Supported youth on mission trips
•    Sent teens to NH Catholic Youthfest and the Steubenville East Conferences
•    Financially assisted pilgrims attending World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid, Spain
•    June 2014, the inaugural year of the Fr. George Ham Memorial Fund Scholarships given to graduating parish seniors serving their parish, school and surrounding communities as disciples of faith
•    June 2016, Mr. and Mrs. Foley along with Fr. Cole presented the first James Foley Memorial Scholarship
•    June 2018, presented the first Fr. Richard Wegman Memorial Scholarship given to a parish senior intending to pursue business, music or intentionally discern a vocation.

What is the FUTURE of the FATHER GEORGE HAM MEMORIAL FUND?

How can you SUPPORT the FATHER GEORGE HAM MEMORIAL FUND?
•    Contribute to the Fr. George Ham Memorial Fund
•    Donate a scholarship in the name of a loved one, parish ministry or organization
For more information contact the parish office 875-2548 or email Gertrude Hammond gertrude.hammond@stkdrexel.org

Thank you for your generosity and support of youth in our parish!