Knights of Columbus councils collectively donate tens of millions of volunteer hours and hundreds of millions of dollars each year. This section covers the K of C’s signature charitable programs — from Coats for Kids and ultrasound initiatives to disaster relief — and explains how local councils serve their communities in practice.
The Knights of Columbus is one of the most productive charitable organizations on the planet, and most people outside Catholic circles have little idea how much work it actually does. In 2022 alone, Knights volunteered over 43 million hours and donated more than $185 million to charitable causes worldwide. Those are numbers that rival major…
Every year, Knights of Columbus councils across the United States donate more than 75 million hours of service to their communities. That number alone should stop you in your tracks. It represents food pantries stocked, families sheltered, students funded, and neighbors cared for by ordinary men who made an extraordinary commitment. This article breaks down…
If you spend any time around a Knights of Columbus council, you will hear the Founders Award mentioned sooner or later. For newer members, it can feel like one of those terms that everyone assumes you already know. For longtime Knights, it sometimes gets confused with other recognition programs the Order runs. This article cuts…
