Aug 01, 2007Knights of Columbus Sets New Records for Charitable Giving, Volunteer Service
New Haven, CT - The Knights of Columbus announced today that it set new records for charitable giving and volunteer service hours in 2006.
The results of the Order's Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending December 31, 2006 show that total contributions to charity at all levels reached $143,816,004 - exceeding the previous year's total by more than $4 million. The figure includes $35,133,393 donated by the Supreme Council, and $108,682,611 in charitable donations from state and local councils, Fourth Degree assemblies, and squire circles. . .