Knights in Action

EASTON, MA – On Monday night, November 9^th, Richard Wertz, Grand Knight, Easton Council 238, presented a check for $4,000 to 16 year old Kyle Sullivan from Brockton. The proceeds will be used towards the purchase of two hearing aids. This donation is a result of the Annual Tootsie Roll Drive that takes place each year.

Many Massachusetts children and their families have benefited from the grants through the Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus Charity Fund. The Massachusetts State Council Knights of Columbus Charity Fund has been established to assist persons with intellectual disabilities, regardless of age, and physically handicapped children who have not reached their 20^th birthday regardless of sex or religion. The proceeds from monies raised will be used to assist needy local families in purchasing or building handicapped ramps, van lifts, hearing aids, wheelchairs and other equipment to make their life a little more enjoyable.

Such major grants as renovations to the South Shore ARC facilities, Yawkey House of Possibilities in Easton, and St. Colletta's Day School, Cardinal Cushing Training Centers in Braintree and Hanover, Major Renovations for the Massachusetts Special Olympics, are among the many works of charity in which the Massachusetts Knights of Columbus have been involved. Last year alone, the Knights donated over $150 million and 69 million hours of service to charitable causes. The 44,000 Massachusetts Knights and their families donated over $3 million to local agencies and individuals who are handicapped and mentally challenged.

The Easton Knights of Columbus would like to thank the community for their donations.