Support OCF
We want to make sure that every student is given the opportunity to be a part of OCF and stays strong in their Orthodox faith during college. This isn’t possible without the help of so many. If you are looking for a way to help our young college students not only stay connected, but deepen their faith during their years in post-secondary education, look at the different ways listed below. Connect Your StudentsBecome a DonorConnect
Connect Your College Students
Research has shown that many college students form the habits and social groups that they will maintain for the entirety of their college career in the first six weeks of their freshman year. Thus, OCF knows it is critical to personally contact every first-year Orthodox college student so that they know that an Orthodox family awaits them on campus during these crucial and formative weeks. Through OCF’s First Forty Days Initiative, our local OCF student leaders, spiritual advisors, and lay coordinators introduce themselves to all new incoming students, making sure that they know about Orthodoxy on campus and nearby Orthodox parishes. It is our hope that through this personal connection, our young college students will not only stay connected but deepen their faith during their years in post-secondary education and graduate to be faithful stewards of parishes across the continent.
By submitting your incoming freshmen’s information by July 1st, you ensure that your students will receive the full benefits of the First Forty Days Initiative.Questions or comments? Contact us at firstfortydays@ocf.net.
Donate
Become a Donor
Help us continue to spread Christ’s light at the 270+ campuses where OCF has a presence. Bring together students at district and regional retreats, help us develop spiritual resources for college students. By becoming a donor, your contribution will support Orthodox campus ministry across North America.
REal Break
Sponsor a Real Break Team
Thank you for helping our students learn, grow, and serve on Real Break. Please make sure to correctly enter the name of the student you are sponsoring.
Advisor Resources
Become an OCF Chapter Advisor
The OCF ministry is important for keeping our young people in college close to the church. This is why OCF has put together a collection of resources for chapter advisors that address things from building the misnitry to how to engage with college studetns.