Coats for Kids

Archbishop O’Neill Council #8896 Supports Coats for Kids Program

Archbishop O’Neill Council #8896 is proud to continue its support for the Coats for Kids program, a vital initiative that helps ensure children stay warm during the winter months.

Through a group purchase organized by the Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, the council has provided two boxes of brand-new winter coats—12 for boys and 12 for girls. These coats were delivered to St. Catherine Community School on November 6.

Cassie Dodd, School Support Specialist for St. Catherine and St. Theresa Schools, will oversee the distribution of the coats to students in need. Not only do these coats offer high-quality protection from the cold, but they also look fantastic!

This year marks a significant milestone for the Coats for Kids program: the 1 millionth coat has been distributed since the program began in 2009. Archbishop O’Neill Council #8896 is honoured to contribute to this meaningful cause and help make a difference in the lives of children in our community.

Event: 2nd Annual Coats for Kids Cabaret

Hosted by: Coats for Kids & Knights of Columbus
Date & Time: November 14th at 8:00 PM
Location: Holy Family Cathedral, 123 Nelson Rd, Saskatoon
Tickets: $25 each
Entertainment: Live music by Godwellhaze
Activities: Raffles, auctions, 50/50 draw, food, and cash bar
Contact for Tickets/Donations:

• Shawn Scherr
• Phone: 306-221-1056
• Email: shawn.scherr60@gmail.com or scherr@saskkofc.foundation

Sponsors:

• Great Western Brewing Company
• Knights of Columbus Councils 8215 & 2695
• Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation

• Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus

Coats for Kids Campaign is Back!

Worthy Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries, and Brother Knights,

We’re excited to announce that this year’s Coats for Kids Campaign is ready to begin! Although we’re starting a little later than usual, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to secure a commitment from Supreme on matching purchases—and now everything is in place.

Thanks to a significant supporting Grant from the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council, we’ve been able to hold the cost per box at just $200.00. This allows us to continue our large-scale effort to provide warm coats to children in need during the cold winter months.

Here’s how it will work:

• Centralized Ordering: Through the combined efforts of our State Board and the Sask Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation, all coats will be ordered at once.
• Convenient Pickup: At least four locations across Saskatchewan will serve as distribution points, allowing you to pick up your order at the location closest to you.
• Simple Process: Complete the attached order form and send it to Shawn Scherr. He will log your order, assign your distribution point, and notify you when your coats are ready for pickup.

In past years, some councils had a lesser need locally. If that’s the case for your council, we encourage you to donate to the project. These contributions help us respond to urgent requests from schools, organizations, and families across the province. Every year, we receive calls from unexpected places, and it’s a great feeling to be able to say “yes” when a child needs a warm coat.

Together, we’re making a real difference—and your support ensures that no child faces winter without a warm coat.

Let’s make this year’s campaign the best yet!

Thanks, Shawn Scherr
scherr@saskkofc.foundation
306 221 1056

The 2025-2026 Coats for Kids Special Program by the Knights of Columbus in Saskatchewan aims to provide warm winter coats to needy children. This initiative is part of their broader mission to support vulnerable members of society. Since its inception in 2009, the program has distributed over one million coats across North America. The Knights of Columbus encourage local councils to participate and help ensure that no child goes without a coat during winter.

For more information or to order boxes of coats, follow this link.