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Volunteer Service
As the Order has grown, its benevolence has increased. The Order continues to break all of its previous records for charitable contributions and volunteer service.
In the past decade, the Knights have raised and donated more than $1.325 billion to numerous charitable causes and volunteered nearly 626 million hours of service. Last year alone, the Knights donated more than $150 million and nearly 69 million volunteer hours to charitable causes.
Church Support
Supporting the Catholic Church has been a hallmark of the Knights of Columbus since its founding in 1882. From funding the restoration of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica in Rome to operating an usher ministry at a local parish, the Knights of Columbus serves the Church in countless ways. Annually, the Order raises and distributes more than $45 million to Church groups in support of programs at the local, national and international levels. Local Knights and their families donate more than 25 million hours of volunteer time to the Church each year.
The Protection Of Human Life
The Knights of Columbus is unambiguously and proudly pro-life. In accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church, the Order defends human life from the moment of conception until natural death. Building a new Culture of Life where every human life is welcomed, respected and protected by law is one of the highest priorities of the Order.
Community Involvement
The history of the Knights of Columbus's involvement in community life is a record of outstanding benevolent achievement. Knights volunteer in a variety of charitable enterprises to serve the people and programs of their communities.
Volunteerism informed by Christian concern is the hallmark of the Knights of Columbus. It results in outstanding contributions of time and talent to the Catholic Church, our communities, families, young people and brother Knights.
Much of the success of the Order's volunteer record can be attributed to the fact that the Supreme Council does not mandate participation in any volunteer initiative. Fraternal and charitable programs arise at the grassroots level to meet the local needs.
As the Order has grown, its benevolence has increased. The Order continues to break all of its previous records for charitable contributions and volunteer service.
In the past decade, the Knights have raised and donated more than $1.325 billion to numerous charitable causes and volunteered nearly 626 million hours of service. Last year alone, the Knights donated more than $150 million and nearly 69 million volunteer hours to charitable causes.
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