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

Brother Knights helping their neighbors

HELPING HANDS

Put your faith into action and help those less fortunate in your community.

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A Knight helps a child to put on her winter coat

COATS FOR KIDS

Provide the gift of warmth to children during cold winter months.

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A child with disabilities joyfully holds a

GLOBAL WHEELCHAIR MISSION

Change the lives of people with disabilities worldwide.

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A Knight with his wife and the three teenage children

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Build homes for families in need.

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The winner of the K of C Catholic citizenship essay contest holding the award.

CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY CONTEST

Encourage youth to become citizens grounded in their faith through creative writing.

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Knights load packs of drinking water to a van during disaster relief efforts

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS

Prepare your community before disaster strikes.

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Basketballs ready for a KofC free-throw event

FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP

Offer an athletic outlet for youth ages 9 to 14 through fun free throw competition.

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Soccer players sharing the joy of celebrating a win after a game.

SOCCER CHALLENGE

Provide an athletic outlet for youth ages 9 to 14 through penalty kick competition.

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FEATURED PROGRAM

Knights distributing fresh produce and food to families in need

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.

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