SPECIAL OLYMPICS
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| The Knights of Columbus supports the New Haven World Games, Special Olympics and other
programs for people with mental retardation. Individual Knights serve as trainers,
coaches, officials and in any other capacity needed at international, state and local
Special Olympics games. In 1998, the Order raised and donated more than $20.1 million to
benefit people with mental retardation and programs supporting them.
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HEALTH PROGRAMS
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| Knights of Columbus members participate in a variety of health service programs.
Councils regularly join in national programs to bring public attention to heart disease
and the dangers of smoking and alcohol and drug abuse. Members help raise money for
medical research in a variety of areas. In 1998, Knights at all levels of the organization
reported raising nearly $4 million for health and service organziations and hospitals. |
| Knights throughout the world organize and conduct blood drives. In 1998 they reported
nearly 345,000 blood donors at Knights of Columbus-sponsored blood drives. Knights and
their families regularly volunteer at veterans' hospitals, hospices and other health care
facilities.
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CIVIC
INVOLVEMENT
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| Members' civic involvement comes in many forms. Councils and assemblies run campaigns
urging citizens to vote. Knights take part in community recreation programs, patriotic
observances, penal reform programs and cultural activities. K of C councils regularly
recognize outstanding civil servants, police officers, firefighters, emergency medical
technicians and others in their communities by presenting them with certificates of merit.
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DECENCY
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| The Knights of Columbus has been at the forefront of efforts to stem the flood of
pornography engulfing our culture. Councils promote programs to inform people of the
dangers of pornography and report violations of community standards to those responsible
for enforcing existing laws.
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE
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| Knights of Columbus members regularly participate in and sponsor programs aimed at
combating substance abuse. Councils work with local police, youth groups and other
organizations to conduct educational programs on the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
The Supreme Council also offers posters on alcohol abuse awareness to local councils for
community projects. Members also participate in programs that publicize the dangers of
drunk driving. |
Charity