LOCAL CHARITABLE WORKS CAMPAIGN
For many years, the Quebec State Council has been conducting a fund
raising campaign called « The Local Charitable Works Campaign
».
This charitable organization was incorporated on May 13, 1970, under
the designation « CHARITABLE WORKS OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
OF QUEBEC INC ».
The current approach of the Charitable Works Campaign began in 1978
; it succeeded the provincial « Columbian Day » which began
in 1962, of which the first provincial director was Mr Benoit Levasseur.
Before 1962, each local council had their own campaign to support local
needs.
Currently, this annual campaign allows, at the provincial, diocesan
or local level, to financially support needy organizations and individuals.
Funds raised each year exceed one million dollars.
The State Council is responsible for organizing the campaign, advertising
costs, prizes payment and tickets printing and distribution. Each Council
receives 50% of their gross ticket sales for local charities.
The main charities supported from funds raised through the Local Charitable
Works Campaign are :
• Quebec Bishops Assembly (Q.B.A.);
• Catholic Bishops Conference of Canada (C.B.C.C.);
• vocations support;
• priests and other religious orders;
• religious radio stations;
• helping various needy groups;
• the handicapped individuals;
• the elderly ;
• youth;
• fraternal aid;
• etc. etc.