Why do Knights hand out Tootsie Rolls?

For decades, Knights all across the country have handed out Tootsie Rolls as part of a program that benefits people with intellectual disabilities. People who receive the free Tootsie Roll can choose to donate to the cause, but it’s not required. 90% of the money collected from these donations is spent locally with organizations that serve this important, but often overlooked, part of our society. Our local Knights council determines which organizations receive that money. The remaining 10% is forwarded to state Knights of Columbus leaders. Those State officers use that money to make large donations to organizations like Special Olympics Iowa. Over the past 40 years, Knights in the State of Iowa have collected and distributed over $17M. Our Knights council expects to collect about 50% more in 2015 than 2014 thanks to generosity of people like you. Thank you for your support.

Coats for Kids

Each year our council sets aside money in our budget to purchase coats for needy children through the Knights Coats for Kids program. Each case of 12 coats is $220. Some council members plan to donate their own money so we can do even more. If you’d like to join in, please bring cash or a check (payable to the Knights of Columbus) to the meeting, or send a check to Lonnie Waknitz, 16042 Sheridan Ave, Clive, 50325. We will accept any amount. We plan to make this purchase by October 28th so please decide soon if you plan to donate. Let’s keep more kids warm this winter.

Events and Activities

The Waukee Knights of Columbus will serve their annual Lenten Fish Fries the Friday’s of Lent, starting Feb 8th through April 12th. Serving runs from 5:00-7:30 p.m. at St. Boniface Parish Hall. The Lenten smorgasbord includes baked and fried fish, fried shrimp, pasta, side dishes, breakfast potato, and a drink. All served by the Knights of Columbus.

Cost:
$10 Adults
$5 Children ages 3-10
$35 immediate family maximum
Children under 3, eat for free!

Cash, check, credit card payments are accepted

Desserts will be offered by the St. Boniface youth group. Free will offering.

Proceeds from the Lenten Fish Fries and other KC activities go to support scholarships for seniors going to college, Special Olympics and other county homes for people with intellectual disabilities, and Seminarian support.

Important Links
Knights of Columbus website

Activities and Projects
Organize annual Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities (tootsie rolls)
Support Seminarians and Religious Vocations.
Fundraisers include Breakfasts, Lenten Fish Fries, Dinners for Religious Ed Classes, and Concession help for RAGBRAI.
Honor deceased Brother Knights with an annual memorial Mass.
Recognize a Knight(s) of the Month and Family of the Month.
Sponsored activities include spelling bee, Knights golf outing to shrink the parish debt, and many more.
Financial and/or labor support for organizations and groups like our parish, Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity,
Special Olympics Iowa, and many more.
Purchase new Rosaries for candidates.
Scholarships for high school graduates
Support for the Innervisions health care facility, local food pantries and coats for kids
Always keeping our faith first, we participate in a rosary before every meeting