Knights Of Columbus Give 100 Coats To Livermore Kids

From St. Michael's Livermore: The Knights of Columbus gave 100 brand new coats to Livermore kids on Saturday, December 16.

Children from all over town came to St. Michael’s Hall and left wearing perfectly fitted, warm, and stylish coats. Gloves and hats were also distributed. It was a joy to witness, especially in the week before Christmas.

This distribution was part of a national program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Coats are procured in bulk and shipped to local councils throughout North America. Each coat has an estimated retail value of $70. Since the program began in 2009, nearly 400,000 coats have been distributed.

Grand Knight Tom McCaffrey told members, “Last year I witnessed the distribution of coats in Richmond and decided we needed to do this in Livermore”.

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization devoted to works of charity. They raise funds through various community events and donate the net proceeds to worthy causes, mostly in Livermore and the Tri Valley region.

For additional information contact: Tom McCaffrey captaintmcc@gmail 925-321-4604

Photos courtesy of Livermore Knights of Columbus