Our ID drive is being held this weekend. Proceeds go to support Special Olympics and other programming for the intellectually disabled. If you want to support the drive and help us to reach our fundraising goal, consider making a donation online. The Illinois Knights State organization has launched an onlineContinue Reading
It’s almost time for the Special Olympics this year, and Justin Zamirowksi wants you to volunteer. Here is a note from him: Once again we have been asked to provide Gate Control for the Special Olympics Spring Games. The games will take place at Marmion Academy in Aurora on BattlefieldContinue Reading
The 2023 ILLINOIS MARCH FOR LIFE will be held in Springfield on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Join us at the Capitol in Springfield for the Rally at 12 noon, followed by the March for Life which begins at 1 PM. As Knights we will have the opportunity to send aContinue Reading
From January 19th through January 27th, The USCCB’s Secretariat of Pro Life Activities is sponsoring a daily pro-life novena as a tie-in for the annual pro-life march. 9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection andContinue Reading
Our first online benefit night of the fraternal year will be on Thursday September 15th at 7:30 pm. Since our founding the Knights of Columbus has been committed to helping provide security and stability to our members and their families. We’re proud and excited to bring this free seminar toContinue Reading
We have started our efforts to raise funds for causes related to intellectual disabilities. Our ID Drive event is coming up in September, and look for more details on that soon. In addition, please consider donating via our online fund-raising page. This option has been provided by the Illinois StateContinue Reading
Brother Knights, The 2022 Intellectual Disability Drive is coming up in September, and Council 11092 is in need of a drive director. The ID Drive or “Tootsie Roll” Fund Drive is one of the most recognizable activities that the Knights of Columbus do. The funds generated from this drive are used toContinue Reading
Waterleaf needs your help! They are happy to announce this year’s Run for Life! that will take place on Saturday, September 10th, 2022, at Waubonsee Lake in Aurora. The Run will consist of a 5K run, 2.2 mile walk, and a 1-mile kid fun run. The Run for Life wasContinue Reading
Brother Knights, It’s that time again. After a year off because of the pandemic, the Knight of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive to benefit the intellectually disabled is back. It will take place the weekend of September 17-18-19. Funds raised directly support initiatives such as religious education for the intellectually disabledContinue Reading
The Intellectual Disabilities or “Tootsie Roll” Fund Drive is one of the most recognizable activities that the Knights of Columbus do each year. All funds raised from this drive are given to local programs which support people with special learning needs. In recent years, our council here at St. FrancisContinue Reading
Yesterday, several Brother Knights were out at Waterleaf to offer a helping hand. Waterleaf is a woman’s care center, offering support and resources to expectant mothers considering abortion. They operate across from Planned Parenthood in Aurora and offer women hope and help in having their baby. They requested some helpContinue Reading
During the weekend of January 19th-20th, the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a collection to benefit a local Pro-Life counseling center. The Center is in great need of the following items: Size 4, 5, 6 and Newborn diapers; Baby Wipes; and, Baby Lotion, Shampoo, Wash, Powder and Oil A PlaypenContinue Reading