Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation

August 13 is the feast of Blessed Michael J. McGivney, American diocesan priest, founder of the Knights of Columbus.

Born in an Irish immigrant family in Waterury, CT being the oldest of 13 children, six of whom died in early infancy. He entered the seminary in 1868 at the age of 16. Five years later, he left the seminary to help raise his family after his father's death. He was able to return to the seminary and was ordained December 22, 1877 in Baltimore, MD. Based on his own experience with the impact to family's with the passing of the main wage provider, he founded the Knights of Columbus as a mutual aid society to provide financial assistance to widows and orphans. Today, the Knights of Coumbus have 2.1 million members in 13 countries and it is the largest Catholic fraternal lay organization in the world. Father McGivney was beatified on October 31, 2020 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Hatford, CT.

Let us pray to Blessed Michael J. McGivney so we are protectors of our families and that our zeal for service may be the reflection for his caring to the needy, the outcast, and the migrants.

Blessed Michael McGivney, pray for us. Vivat Jesus!

El 2 de Agosto celebramos a San Eusebio de Vercelli, sacerdote primer obispo de Vercelli en el siglo IV en lo que hoy se conoce como Piamonte.

Estuvo bajo la protección del Papa Liberio y fue nombrado el primer obispo de Vercelli. Organizó a sus sacerdotes en grupos para lograr una major formación y ayuda mútua entre ellos. Fue un ferviente defensor de la fe contra el Arrianismo (ideología que negaba la naturaleza divina de Jesús) por lo que fue desterrado a Palestina por el Emperador Constancio. Regresó a la muerte del emperador y trabajó contra la expansion del arrianismo.

Oremos por la intercession de San Eusebio para que busquemos el ayudarnos mútuamente en el crecimiento de la fe por medio de grupos de fe en nuestras parroquias, comunidades y movimientos apostólicos.

San Eusebio de Vercelli, ruega por nosotros.

Lumen Media published an article on how Council 12438 Manning-Manilla worked with the Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation to assist in the project to remodel the bathroom of a brother Knight to facilitate his mobility.

This is just one example of the use of your donations to the Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. This coming "Giving Tuesday" consider the Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. Our resources are used locally in a combined effort with over 280 Councils and Assemblies of the Iowa Knights of Columbus

Send your donations to

Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation
PO BOX 167
Des Moines, IA 50301-0167

Visit us at iowakofc.org/foundation

Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation updated their address.

Today is Giving Tuesday. Hundreds of non-profit organizations in the country run campaigns to raise funds for their causes and projects.

Since its inception in 2004 the Foundation has donated thousands of dollars for local causes. These are just a few examples:

"The Iowa Knights of Columbus Foundation was a great help to pay for gas and hotel as we took our son to his medical appointments out of state." Mark B. - Dunlap

"With the gift from the Iowa Knights of Columbus Foundation we were able to pay the rent as my husband was unable to work due to his eye surgery." - Juan F., Des Moines

"The donation from the Iowa KC Charitable Foundation combined with the efforts of the local KC Councils and the Supreme Council have brought another ultrasound machine to Red Oak bringing a chance for lives to be saved." Tricia G., Red Oak

Businesses and individuals can take advantage as their contributions are tax deductible for we are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

We support the state of Iowa through our over 250 councils and assemblies in the state who are our greatest supporters and also the eyes of the needs in our communities.

Send your contributions to
Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation
PO BOX 167
Des Moines, IA 50301

Keep your donations local and help those in your community.

Visit our website at iowakofc.org/foundation

The Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation presents its new officers for the Fiscal year 2020-2021:

Antonio Banuelos - President
Patrick T. O'Keefe - Vice-President
Steve Vonnahme - Secretary
Francis Schlueter - Treasurer

We want to thank Dan Werner for his service as treasurer for the Foundation for the past 2.5 years.

Looking forward to a new Fiscal Year supporting the projects and local needs of councils,assemblies, and communities in the great state of Iowa.

Founded in 2004, the Foundation works with local Council and Assemblies to provide aid and assistance to individuals, families, and communities in Iowa.

It's now easier to contact Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation.

The Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation inspired by Father Michael J. McGivney, and in confidence of God's love, we continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast.

Working hand in hand with over 250 councils and assemblies of the Iowa Knights of Columbus in the four dioceses of the state, we fulfill the commandment of Charity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, as we put our Faith in Action.

This Giving Tuesday, consider a tax deductible donation to the Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation. All the funds collected are applied to:

Assist those sick and in distress

Assist and expand the Culture of Life

Support Catholic Education

Support priestly and religious vocations

Assist People with Intellectual Disabilities

Send donations to

Iowa K of C Charitable Foundation

PO Box 167

Des Moines, IA 50301

Lear more about us at http://www.iowakofc.org/foundation/

The Iowa Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation is certified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization. Always check with a Tax Professional with regards to tax deductions.