For many years Holy Spirit Parish has collaborated with other local churches and agencies to help our neighbors on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands during a crisis. When brought to the attention of our pastor, funds and laborers would be found to assist the people during these times of need. Whether it was a leaking roof, a broken down appliance, helping set up a family who had recently come to the area and was living in their car, or someone struggling to stay in their home after a hurricane ravaged the area, help was provided.

In 2018, it was decided to formalize this outreach and the Paraclete Foundation was founded. The mission of the Paraclete Foundation is to assist the poor and working poor within the boundaries of Holy Spirit Parish to obtain extraordinary repairs and upgrades necessary to allow them to remain in their homes.

In 2026, The Paraclete Foundation celebrated $1,000,000 in repair projects within the parish. 

Donated funds are tax deductible and checks may be written to Holy Spirit Catholic Church with a note in the memo field “Paraclete Foundation.”