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.
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
NA
NA
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
NA
Na
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
na
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
NA
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
11111
Nassau Honors Our Patron
The Nassau Chapter place a wreath at the Christopher Columbus Memorial part of the Valley Stream Columbus Day celebration.
Program
Conference
Entity
1
Nassau Conference
Nassau
Other
Other
Activity Type
Chapter
Contact
Al Valente
Link
1111
West Point Council Hosts Degree
After mass on Sunday September 6th, Msgr O'Keefe Council hosted a Charity Unity and Fraternity Degree at the Catholic Chapel at the United States Military Academy. Congratulations to the 17 new Knights who joined the order.
Program
Conference
Entity
8250
Msgr O'Keefe Council
Hudson Valley
Other
Other
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Paul Plate' DD
Link
na
na
Degree
Degree
Queens Supports Food Pantries
Holy Family/Bishop Ignatius Catanello Council 14520 with the help of the Boy Scouts and Cadets of the Civil Air Patrol collected 500 lbs of food for St. Michael's Food Pantry.
Program
Conference
Entity
14520
Holy Family/Bishop Ignatius Catanello
Queens
Supplies
Feeding our Brother
Activity Type
Council
Contact
Ralph Cefalo
Link
NA