Benefits of Membership in the Knights of Columbus

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· World’s largest Catholic, family-oriented, men’s benefits organization with over 1.8 million members.

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· In 2012, Knights raised and donated over $167.5 Million and provided 70 million hours of volunteer service. In the past decade, the Knights contributed over $1.5 Billion to charities; donated 4 Million units of blood; and provided over 640 Million man-hours of volunteer service.

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· Protection for members and their families through an insurance program with over $80 Billion insurance in force.

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· Ranked #900 in Fortune 1000 in revenue and #725 in profitability.

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Locally, JFK Council 2586…

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· Conducts drives to support Birthright and New Jersey Right to Life.

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· Collected and donated eyeglasses and used clothing to the needy living within our local area during the past year.

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· Donates 100% of all money raised, such as for Intellectual Disabilities.

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· Supports St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, local youth baseball/softball teams, American Heart Association and Deborah Hospital.

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· Gives scholarships to local students attending Catholic High Schools

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· Recognizes outstanding Scouts in our communities.

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· Sponsors a Carmelite Seminarian

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· Supports our Priests, Church, Communities, and Country.