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Baci Carpico, right, past state deputy of the Ohio Knights of Columbus and a member of the Ohio Charity Foundation, recently presented a check for $7,522.96 to Rose Raveaux, director, Diocese of Steubenville Office of Catholic Charities and Social Concerns, center, and Leah Perdue, social services coordinator. Carpico said the money comes from the Ohio Catholic Social Services Endowed Pooled Trust, initially established by the Ohio State Charity Foundation Knights of Columbus. The funds assist citizens with developmental disabilities and the elderly, according to Carpico, who noted that $7,522.96 was presented to each Catholic social services operation in the six Ohio dioceses. Carpico added that during the past three years, more than $125,000 was provided for these services throughout the state.