KERNERSVILLE — Knights of Columbus Council 8509 in Kernersville recently donated 164 new coats, plus handmade scarves and hats, to the Winston-Salem Boys and Girls Club – “completely shattering” their record-breaking coat drive in 2020, the council reports.
Worthy Trustee Chuck Tierney and his wife Jennifer, under the direction of Worthy Grand Knight Dave Kempka, delivered the coats to the Boys and Girls Club to distribute during the holidays.
“I wish everyone could have seen the faces of the administrators there,” Tierney said. “When we finally finished unloading, their eyes lit up like fireworks. Our founding principle of charity has never been brighter, clearer or demonstrated with such love and purpose.”
— Catholic News Herald
CHARLOTTE — Catholic Campus Ministry recently raised $18,700 in its annual raffle fundraiser.
The luck of the draw went to Rick Russo from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Charlotte and Kevin Cappelmar from St. Therese Parish in Mooresville, who each received $1,000. Everyone who bought tickets, however, was a true winner – helping college students build their life’s foundation in the Church, in faith and virtue.
The experience of community and mutual trust nurtured by Catholic Campus Ministry helps students feel safe, ask questions, and be open to new insights.
Appalachian State University student Sabrina explains, “As I grew closer to the people in CCM, I felt my faith in God grow as well. I began to pray the rosary frequently,
I purchased my own Bible for the first time. I attend confession more regularly. I have learned so much more about my Catholic faith.”
Ongoing contributions, in addition to financial support from the Diocesan Support Appeal, provide this opportunity for college students to grow in faith, hope and love at a pivotal time in their lives.
Don’t wait for another raffle opportunity – give online anytime at www.catholiccampusministry.com/support or by mail to Catholic Campus Ministry, 1123 South Church St., Charlotte, N.C. 28203.
— Ann Kilkelly