Community
Knights are called to serve others. Our first principle is Charity – at home with our families and in our communities. When Knights of Columbus members come together as one through their council and parish, they accomplish great things.
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
HELPING HANDS
Put your faith into action and help those less fortunate in your community.
COATS FOR KIDS
Provide the gift of warmth to children during cold winter months.
GLOBAL WHEELCHAIR MISSION
Change the lives of people with disabilities worldwide.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Build homes for families in need.
CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST
Encourage youth to become citizens grounded in their faith through creative writing.
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
Prepare your community before disaster strikes.
FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP
Offer an athletic outlet for youth ages 9 to 14 through fun free throw competition.
SOCCER CHALLENGE
Provide an athletic outlet for youth ages 9 to 14 through penalty kick competition.
FEATURED PROGRAM
COATS FOR KIDS
Ten years ago, the Knights of Columbus recognized the needs of children in the United States and Canada living in extreme poverty and started the Coats for Kids program. Since then, Knights from 1,943 councils have donated 660,581 coats to children in need. In 2018 alone, councils donated 116,616 coats.