KNIGHTS IN Action
These are difficult times for everyone in our State. Challenging times reveal the true character of an individual as well as an organization.
How we react to these times will define the Legacy of the Knights of Columbus for years to come.
Western Council Donates C&B Proceeds to Parish
On February 10th, the Grand Knight, Thomas Ahearn and Lee Butler presented Fr. Leon with a check for $6,211.00 ($5,514 from the books + $697 from cash donations).
Last Fall, Lee Butler (C & B Chairman at St. Gregory Council #14687) came up with a plan to send one book to every parish family of St. Gregory the Great RCC, in Amherst, NY. The Pastor, Fr. Leon Biernat, gave the council a list of families who normally receive mail from the parish. He also wrote a letter of endorsement for the project, asking parishioners to participate. The knights stuffed envelopes with the Pastor's letter, a book of tickets and further instructions.
The families purchased 919 books plus some cash donations. In 2019 the council sold 92 books. That is a ten-fold increase in sales.
Program
Conference
Entity
14687
St. Gregory Council
Western
Monetary Donation
Other
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Greg Traves
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Parish Support
Hudson Valley Council Feeds the Homeless
Brothers from the LaGrange council of the Knights of Columbus recently fed 110 of Poughkeepsie’s homeless. We miss serving that hot home cooked meal. Which we have not been able to do since the beginning of the pandemic. Nevertheless, we continue on our mission of leaving no neighbor behind!!
Program
Conference
Entity
13378
LaGrange Council
Hudson Valley
Meal
No Neighbor Behind
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Carl Schneider
Link
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Coats for Kids
Past Grand Knight of Council 8637, Ron Nelson, delivers two boxes of coats for kids to the Alamo in Pine Island NY. The Alamo services migrant workers children. Great job by our brothers from Chester.
Program
Conference
Entity
8637
St Columba Council
Hudson Valley
Supplies
Coats for Kids
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Ron Nelson
Link
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Northern Council Provide Christmas Meal
For the third year in a row, Ogdensburg’s Knights of Columbus will be hosting its annual Christmas dinner to ensure no one will go hungry during the holidays. The Knights of Columbus took over hosting a Christmas dinner for those in need when the Ogdensburg Amvets disbanded in 2018. It also hosts an annual Thanksgiving dinner during which members fed roughly 650 people this year.
Program
Conference
Entity
258
Msgr. Charbonneau
Northern
Meal
Feeding our Brother
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Dr. Charles Robinson
Link
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West-Put Provides Coats for Kids
Great job.... Gary Leonardo, Mike Griffen and Westchester/Putnam Knights of Columbus.....
coats going to children that need them!!!
Program
Conference
Entity
1
Westchester/Putnam Conference
West-Putnam
Supplies
Coats for Kids
Activity Type
Conference
Contact
Rick Ditrio
Link
NA
NA
Catholic Charities Donation
Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster was the grateful beneficiary of a $500 donation from The Most Precious Blood Council #9254 of the Knights of Columbus. The funds, presented by the Council’s Grand Knight Jason Matadobra and District Deputy Paul Plate', to Catholic Charities’ Deputy CEO, Shannon Kelly, will be used to support the non-profit agency’s social safety net programs, including emergency food and shelter assistance.
“As the days grow colder and the pandemic lingers on, families are struggling to stay warm and safe. Catholic Charities is fortunate to have the support of community partners, like the Knights of Columbus, who embrace our mission to provide help and create hope for our neighbors in need. We are stronger together,” said Shannon Kelly.
Program
Conference
Entity
9254
Most Precious Blood Council
Hudson Valley
Monetary Donation
No Neighbor Behind
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Jason Matabobra
Link
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Queens Knights Help Children
Saint Robert of Bellamine’s Knights of Columbus donated to The Bridge To Life a generous donation of baby jackets, baby food and formula. They also donated a generous check. The babies will be nice and warm this winter thanks to folks like the Knights.
Program
Conference
Entity
8964
St Robert of Bellarmine's Council
Queens
Supplies
No Neighbor Behind
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Ralph Cefalo
Link
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Northern Council Honored
On October 22, 2020 Ticonderoga Council 333 was honored to receive the Ticonderoga Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) Organization of the Year Award. The Chamber also honored Sue Liddell, wife of longtime Council 333 Financial Secretary Richard Liddell, with its Volunteer of the Year Award. The presentations are symbolic of almost every K of C Council - husband and wife working side-by-side for the betterment of their council, parish and community. Carolyn Ida, TACC Board Chair, stated, “The 2020 Organization of the Year Award goes to an organization that is a wonderful support of the community in a variety of ways. Run by all volunteers they are consistently supporting local organizations, causes, programs, St. Mary's School and Church and the community as a whole."
Program
Conference
Entity
333
Ticonderoga Council
Northern
Services
Feeding our Brother
Activity Type
Council
Contact
John Ryan
Link
NA
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Queens Food Drive
The Monsignor Dillon Council held a Food Drive Saturday November 7.
The Drive took in 225lbs of food and cash donations in the amount of $330.00
Program
Conference
Entity
5872
Monsignor Dillon Council
Queens
Supplies
Food for Family
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Rqlph Cefalo
Link
NA
Coats to Catholic Charities
The Brothers of the Warwick Valley donated coats to Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan and Ulster Counties. “We are blessed to receive this generous donation of new children’s coats from Warwick Knights of Columbus,” said Michael Peters, Resource Exchange Coordinator.
Program
Conference
Entity
4259
Warwick Valley Council
Hudson Valley
Supplies
Coats for Kids
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Bob Long GK
Link
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