Submitted by KofC Ontario State Office
On October 12, 2023, some 840 coats were donated to the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to give to students in need for this Winter season. Thanks to Anna Kocmarek, State Special Projects Coordinator , for helping organize this event.
- Presentation of the first set of Coats for Kids was made to Michael Goffredo, Principal of St. Anthony Daniel Catholic School (far right).
- Executive Secretary Mario Duguay and State Deputy Bruce S. Poulin prepare the 840 coats to be distributed to the school principals.
- State Deputy, Bruce S. Poulin, addresses more than 30 principals from the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board.
- John Madalena, Equal Opportunities Consultant of Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board
- Sonny Sangemino Canadian Agency Executive Consultant and General Agent of Knights of Columbus
- Associate State Chaplain Bishop Bryan Bayda addresses many school principals gathered for the event, held at St Ann’s School, to pick up coats for children in their respective schools.
- Anna Kocmarek Special Projects Coordinator – Knights of Columbus Ontario State Council