Message From the Charity Director

Reed A. Fontenot III, Charities Director

Message from the Charity Director

Our State Council theme resounds very well, “Christ Be Our Light”. Charity is at the heart of our work and our faith — and it always has been. Membership in the Order offers a wide variety of opportunities for men and their families to grow in their faith and serve those in need. Whether with gifts of money or works of service, the Knights must continue their strong support within their communities through initiatives and programs, such as American Wheelchair Mission, Bishop Thomas J. Flanagan Fund, Blood Drives, Cardinal Medeiros Fund, Disaster Response, Educational Grants, Habitat for Humanity, Special Olympics, Thanksgiving Masses, etc. Knights recognize our mission, and our faith in God; it compels us to action and calls us to recognize that “Christ Be Our Light”.

Charity Fundraising Team
David Keating, Chairman
(281) 890-2474 or jdkeating73@att.net

The Charity Fundraising Team will be leading the fundraising efforts with our Brother Knights. They will be challenging and inspiring our members to make contributions to State Council Charities.

The Fundraising Committeeman:
Bill Kennedy - 903-694-5105 or billkennedy1212@hotmail.com
Joe Grillo - 915-204-9565 or jrgrillo1@gmail.com
Howard Hinojosa - 956-223-6913 or bellnhow@earthlink.net

Every year, your Council is given an opportunity to earn awards by reaching their State Council Charity goal. The goal is derived by requesting $10.00 per member, as reflected on your Council membership roster on July 1, 2023. Remember, the Bishop of your Diocese will receive 70% of your Council’s charity contribution. The remaining 30% is retained by the State Council Charity Board to be used for statewide charitable purposes. If your council exceeds their goal, 100% of all monies exceeding your Diocesan charity goal will be returned to your Bishop. To ensure your Council receives proper credit, please make your checks payable to “State Council Charities” and ensure the Council Number is on the check.
Mail your check to:
Texas State Council Knights of Columbus,
6633 Hwy 290 East, Suite 204,
Austin, Texas 78723-1157