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2023 12th Annual Warm clothing drive – 11/11/23 – 11/19/23
CLEAN YOUR CLOSETS – HELP THE NEEDY
The Knights of Columbus Council #6483 - together with strong community support, have donated more than 50,000 pieces of outerwear to those in need over the last eleven years!
In the Spirit of Thanksgiving for all of our blessings, we ask you to share with others in need.
"Without charity the rich man is poor, and with it the poor man is rich." - St. Augustine
Three easy ways to contribute
Bring clothing to mass: Donation boxes will be located at the entrances of all masses on the weekends.
Drive-up and Donate: Stay in your car and drop off donations at the collection truck on 11/19/23, located on the southwest corner of St Francis’ parking lot - 145 N Waiola Ave, La Grange, IL 60525.
Clothing will be collected at the truck from 9AM to 1PM
Cash Donation: If a cash donation is more convenient, simply click the DONATE link above.
Clothing and cash will be donated to Catholic Charities of Chicago which distributes the coats, sweaters, hats and gloves to the needy, without charge. The Knights thank you for your generosity in past years.
Thank you for your support!
2021
10th Annual Outerwear Drive – 10/23 – 11/7
CLEAN YOUR CLOSETS – HELP THE NEEDY
The Knights of Columbus # 6483 - together with strong community support, have donated more than 50,000 pieces of outerwear to those in need over the last nine years!
Three easy ways to contribute
Bring clothing to mass: Donation boxes will be located at the entrances of all masses on the weekends.
Drive-up and Donate: Stay in your car and drop off donations at the collection truck on 11/6 and 11/7 located on the southwest corner of St Francis’ parking lot. Clothing will be collected at the truck from 9AM to 2PM
Cash Donation: If a cash donation is more convenient, simply click the DONATE link above.
Clothing will be donated to Catholic Charities of Chicago which distributes the coats, sweaters, hats and gloves to the needy, without charge. The Knights thank you for your generosity in past years. Thank you for your support!
2020 Coat & Outerwear Drive –Thank You
Despite the unusual circumstances; the 2020 Knights of Columbus Coat/Outerwear Drive was a success! And we are grateful to all donors, volunteers, parishioners and neighbors for your generosity.
We collected outerwear that filled half of a truck. The donations were provided to Catholic Charities of Chicago, who were very grateful to restock their diminishing supply of outerwear. In addition, an option to donate funds electronically was introduced, where we collected several hundred dollars.
It is because of your selflessness, that you will help many people stay warm during the upcoming cold months. Thank you!
Steve Better & Knights of Columbus #6483
2019 Coat & Outerwear Drive
Thank you for making Knights of Columbus Council 6483 Outerwear Drive a huge success! The outerwear will be donated to Catholic Charities at no charge. It is because of your unselfishness that many less fortunate people will be warm this winter. Together we aligned the needs and resources of youth and multiple generations within our community and corporations for the benefit of individuals in need. Your part was vital to the success of the team and the success of the project.
It is because of your selflessness and efforts that we collected over 5000 items – roughly 1000 were heavy winter coats!
In addition, we collectively accumulated numerous hoodies, sweaters, scarves, hats socks and gloves that will make many people very happy, and warm this winter. This was truly a team effort and is indicative of what many people can do if they collectively come together for a common goal to help others. God Bless You
Thank you for making Knights of Columbus Council 6483 Outerwear Drive a huge success! The outerwear will be donated to Catholic Charities at no charge. It is because of your unselfishness that many less fortunate people will be warm this winter. Together we aligned the needs and resources of youth and multiple generations within our community and corporations for the benefit of individuals in need. Your part was vital to the success of the team and the success of the project.
It is because of your selflessness and efforts that we collected over 5000 items – roughly 1000 were heavy winter coats!
In addition, we collectively accumulated numerous hoodies, sweaters, scarves, hats socks and gloves that will make many people very happy, and warm this winter. This was truly a team effort and is indicative of what many people can do if they collectively come together for a common goal to help others. God Bless You
2018 Coat & Outerwear Drive
Thank you for making Knights of Columbus Council 6483 Outerwear Drive a huge success! The outerwear will be donated to Catholic Charities at no charge. It is because of your unselfishness that many less fortunate people will be warm this winter. Together we aligned the needs and resources of youth and multiple generations within our community and corporations for the benefit of individuals in need. Your part was vital to the success of the team and the success of the project.
It is because of your selflessness and efforts that we collected over 5000 items – roughly 1000 were heavy winter coats!
In addition, we collectively accumulated numerous hoodies, sweaters, scarves, hats socks and gloves that will make many people very happy, and warm this winter. This was truly a team effort and is indicative of what many people can do if they collectively come together for a common goal to help others. God Bless You
2017 Coat and Outerwear Drive V
Thank you for your support of Outerwear Drive for the benefit of Catholic Charities. This was a very special year whereby the forces of two councils (La Grange and Divine Infant) came together to make this the largest contribution in the five year history of the Outerwear Drive. This certainly exemplifies the power of the Knights of Columbus and truly demonstrates one our primary precepts - charity.
Together we aligned the needs and resources of youth and multiple generations within our community for the benefit of individuals in need. Your part was vital to the success of the team and the overwhelming success of the project.
It is because of your selflessness and efforts that we collected 2300 outerwear items - roughly 1000 were heavy winter coats! In addition, we collectively accumulated numerous hoodies, sweaters, scarves, hats socks and gloves that will make many people very happy, and warm this winter.
This was truly a team effort and is indicative of what many dedicated people can do if they collectively come together for a common goal to help others.
Thank you, and Vivat Jesus! Divine Infant and La Grange Councils
2016 On behalf of the Knights of Columbus #6483 Outerwear Committee Chairs, Les Bonaguro, Anthony Chimento and Frank Mungo - a hearty thank you to all volunteers who helped make this year’s outerwear drive a monumental success! It is because of your selflessness and efforts that we collected 1832 outwear items – roughly 500 were heavy winter coats!
In addition, we collectively accumulated numerous hoodies, sweaters, scarves, hats socks and gloves that will make many people very happy, and warm this winter.
This was truly a team effort and is indicative of what many people can do if they collectively come
together for a common goal to help others. Special thanks to:
· The Committee Chairs
· One Warm Coat for their guidance and support
· All Brother Knights that helped distribute and collect coats
· St. Francis Xavier Parish for allowing collection before masses
· Nazareth Academy for many their volunteer hours· Claire O’Connor for coordinating many volunteers from Lyons Township High School
· Kathi Mungo for obtaining many volunteers from St. John of the Cross Religious Education
· Daiva Fergsted for her initiative in garnering many volunteer from St Francis Religious Education
· Bethlehem Woods for collecting coats on our behalf
· Waste Management Corporation and Jeanmarie Duffner or donating coats to our cause
· The anonymous Waste Management employee who hand-made 64 new warm hats
· The anonymous donors who donated a few mink, shearling, leather and other items· Borg Warner and Christian Sanchez his skilled coordination donating numerous items
· All sorting volunteers and their spouses
· The Carvers and for coordinating a drive at their children school
· Bro. Frank for handling the flyer/receipt printing, rubber bands etc. saving the council hundreds of dollars
· Bro. Les for handling the coat drop box logistics and bulletin/church announcements
· Catholic Charities for distributing coats to the needy
· Brian Stephenson for his fine work in getting coats directly to the less fortunate and helping to build self-esteem to needy children· Everyone who made this drive a success!!!!!
2015 Knights of Columbus Outerwear Drive - Final Tally and THANK YOU!!!!
On behalf of the Outerwear Committee Chairs, Les Bonaguro, Anthony Chimento and Frank Mungo - a hearty thank you to all volunteers who helped make this year’s outerwear drive a monumental success! It is because of your selflessness and efforts that we
collected 1266 outwear items – 446 items which were heavy winter coats!
In addition, we collectively accumulated numerous hoodies, sweaters, scarves, hats socks and gloves that will make many people very happy, and warm this winter.
Special thanks to:
The Committee Chairs
All Brother Knights that helped distribute and collect coats St. Francis Xavier Parish for allowing collection before masses
Nazareth Academy for many their volunteer hours
Bethlehem Woods for collecting coats on our behalf
Waste Management Corporation for donating coats to our cause
Bro. Jim Honan for his help with sorting
The Carvers and Kingswood Academy for their donation
Bro. Frank for handling the flyer/receipt printing, rubber bands etc. saving the council hundreds
of dollars Bro. Les for handling the coat drop box logistics and bulletin/church announcements
An anonymous Tupperware party organizer who gave a 20% discount to everyone who made a purchase and made an outerwear donation
Catholic Charities for distributing coats to the needy
Brian Stephenson for his fine work in getting coats directly to the less fortunate on the South-Side of Chicago and helping to build self esteem with these children though something as simple as putting a coat on their back,
2014 Coat Drive
The Knights of Columbus #6483 second annual coat drive was a success and produced a variety of warm clothing to keep those in need a bit warmer this winter.
Catholic Charities picked up the coats and other articles on 11/17. The the clothing will be distributed to families in need by Catholic Charities. The lot of clothes almost filled the entire bus!
Maricella Gomez, Manager of Catholic Charities had a smile from ear to ear when she saw the number of bags filled with outerwear. She mentioned that many families are in need of coats - especially this winter since we expect a very harsh cold spell this season.
The Knights of Columbus would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Quest groups led by the
Freeman and DeLaRosa families who volunteered to distribute flyers and pick-up coats, numerous other volunteers - and co-chairs, Les Bonaguro, and Anthony Chimento for their dedication to this cause.
We also would like to thank Saint Francis Xavier Church and Fr. John Hoffman for allowing the Knights of Columbus #6483 to collect outerwear before masses as well as the Fox Valley Victoria’s Secret store which collected 50 coats on our behalf.
### Steve Better, Committee Chair
2013 Coat Drive
I am pleased to report that we collected 624 coats during the Knights of Columbus Council 6483 Coat Drive!!!!
The coats will go to Catholic Charities on Monday. They mentioned that they are very grateful especially since this year they are almost out of coats and people are cold.
Many thanks to everyone especially the co-chairs, Jason Carver, Mike Kalkowski and Mike Hattie for their efforts in making it a
success. Jason’s third grade service project produced numerous coats. Mike Hattie did yeoman’s work with this effort as usual. And, special thanks to Mike Kalkowski and his daughter, Caroline who helped count the coats today which fills about 1/2 of my garage about 3-4 ft. high.
I would also like to acknowledge Luz and Jose’ DeLaRosa who came though in a big way by getting young adults from Religious Education involved and pitched in themselves distributing flyers and picking up coats.
It is being involved in efforts like this which make me be proud to be associated with the Knights of Columbus.
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