Knights of Columbus donations to benefit Haiti earthquake victims has climbed to more than $500,000, including nearly $100,000 from 34 state councils, and more than $150,000 from 512 local councils. As of the end of February, individual Knights had donated more than 216,000. The Supreme Council had made an immediate donation of $50,000 to Catholic Relief Services for Haiti relief within days of the earthquake.

Approximately $380,000 of the donations have come from the United States and over $80,000 came from Canada.

At its quarterly meeting in early February, the Supreme Board of Directors voted to purchase 1,000 wheelchairs for Haitians whose limbs have been amputated or have otherwise become disabled in Haiti. Many councils are also arranging to donate canes and crutches to victims.

The period during which on-line donations to the United in Charity Fund will be earmarked for Haiti relief has been extended and continues to be available to those who prefer to make their donations electronically.  Donors may also send checks, which should include the words “Haiti earthquake relief” on the memo line. Donate Here.