CHARITABLE/COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Knights of Columbus - Regina Coeli Council

Saints Peter & Paul Church

Saint Michael Mission Church

Saint Joseph Mission Church

  1. Special Olympics – Provide financial support and Knight volunteer support to local Special Olympics events

  2. Mental-Health School/Agencies – Focus on, and provide financial support for and volunteer support to, three area mental-health organizations which provide assessment, wellness programs, mental-health treatment and prevention programs, counseling, medical referral, schooling, job training, job referral, housing, and/or rehabilitation to those with mental disabilities:

    • The Benedictine School for individuals with special needs in Ridgely, MD

    • Channel Marker in Easton

    • The Chesapeake Center in Easton

  3. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul – Support, financially and with Knight volunteers, the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Easton which collects charitable donations of clothing, furnishings, household goods, and food and distributes same to those in need through its thrift store and – more importantly – through family assistance and financial assistance

  4. Little Sisters of the Poor – Collect at the three churches of the parish canned goods, pantry items, paper products, cleaning supplies, toiletry items – and financial support – for the Little Sisters of the Poor House in Wilmington, DE

  5. Dinner For Those In Need – Participate with several other churches in the area to provide a special dinner for the needy at the Easton Fire House on Thanksgiving weekend (various agencies are notified and bus in both the homeless and other people in need)

  6. Lakota Indian Reservation Support – Provide financial support for the Catholic mission on the Lakota Indian Reservation

  7. Children’s Christmas Gifts/Food – Conduct a “Box of Joy” program for children at Christmas with collections re same*

* Inactive during COVID… will be reinstated