Charitable Programs of Knights of Columbus Council 3511 in Eureka, MO
Council 3511's charitable work in Eureka, Missouri, includes maternity care and food pantries. This page sets out both programs, then explains how the council raises funds through its activities and events. Each program also has its own page with more detail and ways to help. If you are new to the council, the
Most Sacred Heart Knights of Columbus 3511 home page gives a short introduction before you read further.
Maternity Care
Expecting a child brings questions and costs that arrive all at once. The weeks before a birth and the months after it are when support counts most. That is why maternity care has a place in the council's charitable work.
Who the council works with, and what form its help takes, is covered on the
maternity care program page. That page also lists ways members and friends of the council can take part.
Food Pantries
The second program is food pantries. Pantries serve people who need groceries to get through a week or a month, and they can only give out what comes in. Donations and volunteer time keep them stocked and open.
For the council's role, and for practical ways you can contribute, see the
food pantries program page.
How the Council Raises Funds
Charitable work takes money, and Council 3511 raises its funds through activities and events. These are ordinary occasions, open gatherings where people from Eureka can come together, and each one adds to what the council has available for its work.
BBQs
BBQs are among the council's fundraising events. They are relaxed and easy to attend, and they give newcomers a low-pressure way to meet members. Buying a plate is a small act, but it counts.
Other Activities
Fundraising is not limited to BBQs. The council holds other activities through the year as well. Dates, places, and details for everything coming up are posted on the
council events and BBQ page.
Getting Involved in the Programs
You do not need to join the council to help. Attending an event or contributing to one of the programs is enough to make a difference. For people who want to give more of their time, membership is the next step. Members organize the fundraisers and carry out the charitable work themselves. The
Council 3511 membership page explains how to join. If you have a question about a specific program, use the contact page to reach the council directly.