Community
Bursary
The Knights of Columbus in Ontario recognizes the importance of Post-Secondary School education so the Ontario State Chaplains Bursary program was established to award to 5 successful applicants each year a Bursary of $1,000.00 each. This program is available for YOUTH and ADULTS.read more
Coats for Kids
With many families with young children continuing to struggle in these challenging economic times, there has never been a better time for Knights of Columbus councils to help by providing warm winter coats to children in their communities through the Order’s Coats for Kids program.read more
Wheelchair Program
Since 2003, the Knights of Columbus have sponsored the delivery of tens of thousands of wheelchairs to people in need all over the world, showing exemplary compassion, generosity, and dedication to bringing mobility to those in need.read more
Veterans’ House Cenotaph Project Campaign
Canada’s veterans are seeking our support for the erection of a cenotaph at Veterans’ House Ottawa located in the city’s downtown core. This cenotaph will allow the tenants, regardless of creed, gender, race or ethnicity, to find spiritual comfort and opportunities to commemorate their legacy. The Knights of Columbus in Ontario have a proud legacy of supporting our military during wartime through the Canadian Catholic Army Huts during the Great War, the Canadian Army Huts during the Second World War and now, during peacetime, with the cenotaph at a veterans’ homeless shelter in Ottawa.read more
Food for Families
The need for food to feed hungry families is ongoing. Keep up the good work by helping others have enough to eat during these tough times. Hold a Knights of Columbus Food for Families program to obtain food for local soup kitchens or food pantries.read more
Knights on Bikes
The Knights on Bikes (KonB) are an organized group of Knights who combine their passion for biking with their love of their faith. They travel together for organized outings and events.read more
Columbian Squires
The Columbian Squires is the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. Squires is dedicated to promoting service and the Catholic faith – while providing opportunities for fun and leadership training to young Catholic men throughout the world. As an organization of more than 1300 circles with nearly 25,000 Catholic youth members, the Columbian Squires is making a difference in the world and in the Church.read more
Free Throw / Soccer / Hockey Challenge
The Free Throw Championship and Soccer Challenge is a great way to generate interest and introduce the Order to your local community. It provides youth with a rewarding activity, as winners are provided with a chance to compete at the council, district, regional and State level.read more
The Knights of Columbus sponsors the Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest to encourage today’s youth to be more connected to their community and their faith. The goal of this program is to involve young Catholics in 8th through 12th grade (public, private, parochial or home schools) in civic discourse and instill in them religious and life-affirming values.