Giving Back
Fraternalism in Action
Koláče Baking Brings Branch 746 Together
On December 13, 2025, members of Branch 746 volunteered their time and talents all day for the Fraternalism in Action koláče baking event at Holy Family Church. They prepared traditional poppyseed, lekvár (prune jam), cheese, and nut koláče as part…
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Fraternalism in Action
Branch 162 Diaper Drive
St. Wendelin Society (Branch 162) sponsored a diaper drive on December 9, 2025. Members collected diapers and wipes at their meeting to be distributed to The Ladies of Charity, St. Mary’s Closet. They offer free new or gently used clothing,…
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Member Spotlight
Joe Senko
A Branch 254 Member’s Lifetime Dedicated to Slovak Heritage; The Remarkable Journey of Joseph Senko For 90 years, Joseph Senko has lived a life defined by faith, service, and an unwavering devotion to his Slovak heritage. Few individuals have done…
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Fraternalism in Action
Frank T. Holly District 9 Donation Drive Makes a Meaningful Impact
The members of Frank T. Holly District 9 have made a tremendous impact in their local community through a recent donation drive supporting Mary House in Uniontown, PA. Mary House is a home dedicated to helping women rebuild their lives…
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Fraternalism in Action
Branch 162 Decorates Tree for WVU Medicine
Branch 162 (Uniontown, PA) continued its annual tradition of spreading Christmas cheer by decorating a festive tree for the WVU Medicine Uniontown Hospital lobby. The tree, completed on November 25, 2025, stands alongside other beautifully adorned trees as part of…
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Fraternalism in Action
Branch 855 Takes a Bite Out of Hunger
Branch 855 members were overwhelmingly generous in their donation of food items going to the Parma Hunger Center. They delivered over 25 cases of food, along with a $250 check from the Home Office. Members brought their donations to the…
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Branch 587 Brings Warmth to the Community
During the months of October and November members of Branch 587 (Aliquippa, PA) collected coats for the St. Vincent de Paul winter coat drive at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Hopewell Township. In total our branch members generously donated…
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Fraternalism in Action
Branch 764 Makes & Sells Soup for Memorial Fund
Over the weekend of November 1, 2025 Branch 764 (Warren, OH) held a post-Mass soup sale at all three churches of St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish. Both the stuffed pepper soup and the chicken broth vegetable soup were warmly received…
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Fraternalism in Action
District 12 Donates to Local Food Bank
District 12, The Monsignor Andrew Hlinka District participated in the Fraternalism in Action program at their annual meeting on November 9, 2025 by collecting items for the St. Andrew the Apostle Church Food Bank in Charleroi, PA. Donations included food,…
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Scholar Spotlight
Teresa Zentko
Teresa Zentko was recently named one of 20 recipients of the Stephen C. Matula Scholarship. Teresa has distinguished herself both on and off the soccer field, demonstrating a strong commitment to her heritage, academics, and community. A resident of Mount…
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FCSU Financial
FCSU Serves as Platinum Sponsor of the Slovak PRO Summit
FCSU Financial was honored to serve as the Platinum Sponsor of the Slovak PRO Summit 2025, held in New York during UN Week. Our support for this landmark event reflects our long-standing mission to strengthen Slovak heritage, community, and leadership…
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Member Spotlight
Dr. Michael J. Kopanic, Jr.
Professor Kopanic has always had a keen interest in history and this translated into a wish to learn more about his ancestors while attending college. He wanted to communicate in Slovak with his baba (grandmother) and Slovak-born mother, who emigrated…
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