We have now received $4,120.00 in Fire Relief donations.
To: All State Board Members, District Deputies, Grand Knights, Agency Department, and K of C Membership of Saskatchewan.
We have received a request from the Councils asking that we consider developing a process for raising funds to assist those affected by the fires in the north. Sask K of C Charitable Foundation is going to take the lead in a Forest Fire Relief project for Saskatchewan Residents
We will immediately begin accepting donations earmarked for fire relief. We will pool the money to make one donation on behalf of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus. The Sask K of C Charitable Foundation will match the first $ 5,000.00 received from Councils and their members. Donations will be accepted through the Foundation office until September 30, 2025.
The decision on how we may distribute has not been finalized. We will begin by approaching the Catholic Diocesan offices that may have parishes affected to see if there is a need. Another option is to forward the funds to the Red Cross so it may be matched by the Canadian government.
Shawn Scherr will be the Project Chair for this initiative. If you have any questions or suggestions, he can be reached by phone at 306 221 1056 or by email at scherr@saskkofc.foundation. We may get matching donations from Supreme Council as well.
Cheques should be made payable to the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation. Payments can also be made by e-transfer to payments@saskkofc.foundation or by credit card. Mark all payments “Forest Relief Fund.”
For more information, please visit our website at www.saskkofc.foundation.
We appreciate your generosity in advance.
Saskatchewan K of C Charitable Foundation
Box 61 Station Main
Moose Jaw, Sask. S6H 4N7