Life

Cemetery Clean Up

Council #8056 participates in cemetery clean up of St. Joseph's Cemetery in Lafayette, IN as a Corporal Work of Mercy. St. Joseph's Cemetery is an older and historic cemetery in need of TLC and yearly maintenance. Refer to our calendar for the next cemetery clean up date.

Cemetery Clean Up Chair: Pat Romano

polar plunge

Council #8056 Brothers participate in the annual Polar Plunge to raise money for Indiana Special Olympics. We team up with Brothers from area councils to show solidarity in our support for Indiana Special Olympics by taking a dip in frigid waters at this annual event. The Polar Plunge typically takes place in February each year. Check our calendar for the next Polar Plunge and be on the lookout for ways you can contribute.

Polar Plunge Chair: Steve Fassnacht

Tootsie Roll Drive

Every year Knights Council #8056 supports our local community through our iconic Tootsie Roll Drive. The proceeds of this drive benefit a local organization (Camp WACK) in order to bring hope, joy, dignity, and confidence to our local mentally and/or physically handicapped citizens. Knights also volunteer time to help setup/tear down events hosted by Camp WACK. To find out more about Camp WACK or to make a donation of Time or Treasure, click the link below.

40 Days for Life

Join with the Knights in prayer for LIFE! See the link below for the next 40 Days for Life Campaign and to sign up for a prayer spot.

tippecanoe county right to life

Knights support Tippecanoe County Right to Life through member and council donations, peaceful prayer vigils, and yard signage in the support of life.
Click the link below to find out more about Tippecanoe County Right to Life.

matrix LIFECARE center

To find out more about this great center in our local community, to support via a donation or volunteer click the link below.

The Knights support Matrix primarily through individual donations and a yearly Golf Scramble.

KNIGHTS ULTRASOUND INITIATIVE

Council #8056 has donated over $1,500 towards the K of C Ultrasound Initiative. This directly benefits the local community in providing Ultrasound machines to local pregnancy resource centers. Click the link below to find out more on the K of C Ultrasound Initiative.

BLOOD DRIVES

The Knights of Columbus pioneered blood drives in the 1930's, and giving blood remains an important element of charitable service for many Knights. Find out more on how Knights pioneered blood drives at http://www.kofc.org/en/news-room/articles/blood-drive-programs.html

Click the link below to sign up for the next blood drive.