Charity

Charity – Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day.

 Council Charity Suggestions

   Below are the 6 recommendations for put forward for an ongoing Charity for our council to support discussed at our September 11, 2018 council meeting. Click on the names to read supporting articles for each one.

1. Hope Rising
- recommended by brother Jim Saunders.

2. Catholic Charities of Maine, www.ccmaine.org
- recommended by brother John Hersey.

3. Alpha Center
- recommended by brother Dan Wirtes.

4. A Place to Start
- recommended by brother Kevin King.

5. Disabled Veterans
- recommended by brother Kevin King.

6. Right to Life
- recommended by brother Jim Allen.
   

   Voting will take place next month (October), more information on these groups to come on the web site. It was mentioned that this would not eliminate other charities that we have given to in the past, the intent was to find a local charity that would need help.