Community Director - Joe Minus

2019 Knight's Family Picnic
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Programs

HomeAid - Those in need can simply complete the Online Form and submit it for review. One of our Council members will make contact to discuss the path forward.
Council volunteers provide manpower to assist those in need with projects around the home. One does not have to be a Catholic or a resident of Fairfax County to apply for support. Examples of support include painting rooms, trimming tree limbs, removing dead trees, constructing wheelchair ramps, clearing brush, and moving furniture. (Tim Hartle)
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Abbreviated List of Other Activities:
        
  • 40 Knights/40 Rosaries/40 Cans (Dave Lopez)
  • April Improve-a-Home (Tim Hartle) 
  • Arlington Cemetery Volunteer Support (Tom Silva)
  • Blood Drive (Jay O'Connor)
  • Car Raffle for St. Mary’s Capital Fund (Jim Cella)
  • Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest (Mike Mellor)
  • Celebrate Fairfax (Mike Mannion)
  • Christmas Tree Sales (Jerry Hovan)
  • Cup O' Joe (Andrew Sheridan)
  • Diaper Collection (Dave Bernero)
  • Food Ministry (Mike Perri and Pete Garry)
  • Free Throw Championship (Mike Mellor)
  • Global Wheelchair Mission (Tom Silva)
  • Hypothermia Week (Tom McIntyre)
  • Stephan Foundation (Ed Hara)
  • Marian Homes (Bill Crowder)
  • MaRiH Center (Dave Bernero)
  • Project Rachael
  • Project Crib (Mike Mellor)
  • Gabriel Project (Martha Mellor)
  • KOVAR (Tom McGrath)
  • Lenten Soup Suppers (Pete Garry)
  • OSMH Maintenance (Tim Hartle)
  • Recycle Trailer (Dave Lopez)
  • Route 123 Cleanup/Adopt-A-Highway (Kevin O'Brien)
  • Special Olympics Track and Field (Roger Wesley)
  • Special Olympics Polar Plunge (Jim McHugh)
  • Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets (Mark Haaland)



























From the moment of the founding of the Knights of Columbus in 1882, charity has been the first principle of our organization. We are Catholic men of faith and men of charitable action. In 2016, the Knights of Columbus set a record in charitable giving for the 18th consecutive year. Our charitable donations increased from $175 million in 2015 to a new total of $177,500,673 in 2016. In addition, we achieved our highest level of charitable service in 2016, volunteering more than 75 million hours of service. The number of service hours contributed by Knights rose in 2016 by more than a million over the previous year’s total.

Our charitable activities encompass an almost infinite variety of local, national and international projects. Our own unique charities include the Christian Refugee Relief Fund, Disaster Relief, Ultrasound Initiative, and Coats for Kids. We also partner with international charities including Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mission and Habitat for Humanity.
Council 8600 of the Knights of Columbus, which is affiliated with Saint Mary of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church in Fairfax, VA, is committed to serve our neighbors in need.