Throughout the year, the Knights of Columbus Council # 12263 financially supports the following Community Programs:
- Ancient Order of Hibernians Golf Hole Sponsor
- Bluffton Self Help
- Disaster Relief
- Food Drive for 2 Food Pantries
- Habitat for Humanity
- Hospice
- Kairos
- Living Vine (Savannah)
- Meals on Wheels
- Pregnancy Center Golf Hole Sponsor
- Savannah Care Center
- St. Vincent dePaul Society
- Staying Connected
The following fund-raising activities generate money for the Knights of Columbus Council # 12263 charities, including the Community Programs listed above:
Monthly Food Drive:
Each month, the Knights conduct a food drive, collecting dozens of bins loaded with food and hundreds of dollars in cash. The beneficiary of the drive alternates monthly between Mercy Mission and the St. Francis Center.
Annual Italian Festival:
Our Council sells tickets for the local Annual Italian Festival. A part of the proceeds are returned to the Council for distribution to our charities. For more information about the Annual Italian Festival, visit the web site: https://www.iachh.org/italian-heritage-festival
Christmas Cards:
Christmas cards are sold to raise money for the Knights of Columbus Council 12263 charities.
Columbus H.O.P.E.:
The Columbus H.O.P.E. “Helping Other People Everyday” Foundation Inc. is dedicated to bettering the environment for, and increasing the self-reliance and dignity of people with Intellectual Disabilities and special needs. For many years, Council # 12263 has participated in the Knights of Columbus Columbus H.O.P.E. campaign. We organize a large committee of Brothers, their wives, families and friends and canvas local stores, as well as our own St. Gregory The Great Church for the money that goes to our own area institutions that provide needed assistance to the intellectually challenged. Over the years The Special Olympics, Hero’s on Horseback and Programs for Exceptional People (PEP) have received thousands of dollars as the result of the Knights of Columbus efforts and the generous members of our community. For more information, visit the web site: https://www.columbushope.org/
Fish Fry:
Friday evenings during Lent, the Knights of Columbus Council 12263 serve fish meals in the St. Gregory the Great Parish Life Center to parishioner families, friends, and anyone else who would like to be included. The fish fry brings in money for Knight of Columbus council 12263 charities each year, but its main goal is bringing families in the community together for a Lenten meal.
Golf Tournament:
Our annual golf tournament is an opportunity for members and others to enjoy a fun day of golf while raising funds to benefit local charities.
Spaghetti Dinner:
Hundreds of parishioners and members of the public feast on delightful Italian fare at our annual Spaghetti Dinner. Net revenues benefit local charities.