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The Knights of Columbus primary function in the world is to be a provider of talent and treasure for charitable purposes. Many of the charitable activities that we get involved in have been reviewed and sanctioned by Supreme as worthy of our participation.
As we're coming to find out, there are some other charitable causes that, while not officially endorsed by the Knights of Columbus, do merit our review and consideration. Sending donations to these charities is not something that is mandatory but, upon review by the individual Knight and his family, if the specific situation is worthy of one's participation, then we do not stand in the way.
Nonetheless, before we go any further, it is necessary to include some legalese so that there is no misunderstanding as to the intent of this page's information. All information presented on this page is not to be considered, either directly or indirectly an endorsment by St. Elizabeth Council 8747, St. Joseph Chapter, or the California State Chapter of the Knights of Columbus. The information presented on this page comes to us from individual Brother Knights who have found something worthy in the information presented to merit our individual investigation and consideration.
Immaculate Mary Queen of
Heaven Missionaries (IMQHM)
Referred by Brother and SK Titus Cascaro
At a recent 8:00 AM Mass, I was introduced to two nuns from the Philippines. They are visiting the U.S. to gather financial support for a shelter that they are building in Talisay City, Cebu, Philippines. This shelter is to house the women and children who are victims of prostitution, a human tragedy and crime that is very prevalent in the Pacific Rim.
You may contact Sister Mother Corazon J. Salazar, IMQHM as follows:
Sr. Ma. Corazon J. Salazaar, IMQHM
17816 Lassen St., 110
Northridge, CA 91325
Mobile phone: (818) 261-2140
E-Mail: salazar_cora@yahoo.com
The Shelter's Address:
Immaculate Mary Queen of Heaven Missionaries
1412 Alteza St., Camella Homes, Lawaan, Talisay City,
Cebu, Philippines 6045
Telephone: 011-6332-2727937
Fax: 011-6332-2694101
Kasimu Education Fund
Referred by Brother Robert Burns
The Kasimu Education Fund is a non-profit organization established to support the students and operations of the Kasimu School in Manyesa Village, Malawi, Africa, to improve educational opportunities and to maximize their spiritual, social, physical, and economic development.
It is also the Fund's intent that the local communities will benefit and improve over time as a result of thse improved educational opportunties. The Kasimu Education Fund believes that education holds the key to breaking the cycles of poverty in Malawi, and have focused its efforts on creating channels for donors to make a direct impact on the prosperity of this impoverished nation.
Further information on the Kasimu Education Fund can be obtained by contacting:
Kasimu Education Fund
c/o Mary Burns, President
1667 Springer Road
Mountain View, CA 94040
Phone (650) 968-0723
A 501(c)(3) Public Charity