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Sponsoring a “Knights of Columbus Pro-life Baby Shower” is a great way to raise  funds and obtain supplies for local pro-life organizations, crisis pregnancy centers, and shelters for women and children. Conduct the event at your local parish or community center, asking for donations of used baby or maternity clothing, infant and pregnancy supplies, diapers, bottles, formula, etc.
Here are some steps to follow when conducting this program.
Ask council members if they have an old crib that is in good condition or a portable play pen that is not being used.
Obtain your pastor’s permission to set up an old crib or play pen in the church’s entry way or foyer.
Set a period of time to run the event (for example, weekends for a month) and ask your parish priest or make an announcement about the initiative, or get permission to have a council officers make an announcement before or after each Mass. Also, request for a written announcement be included in the parish bulletin. In the announcement ask parishioners to consider donating new or used baby or maternity clothing, baby and pregnancy supplies, diapers, bottles, formula, etc.
When collecting monetary donations, make sure to have a secure receptacle in your collection area for cash and checks.
TIP: Place some nice baby/maternity items and supplies in the collection receptacle after setting it up so people can see what types of items are needed. Put a sign on the collection receptacle so people who miss the announcement will know what it is for.
Collect the items after Mass each weekend.
With permission of the organization you are donating to, send a photo and press release on the donation to the local media. Try to avoid a “grip and grin” type presentation photo and instead send photograph of people at the center sorting the donated items or the items being used.
Thanks to the Kansas State Council for this suggested program.
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