Thanks to the support of its members, the Knights of Columbus has provided more than $500,000 in support to the victims of the flooding that devastated the area of Baton Rouge, LA.
Southern Louisiana is being hit by what is called “the worst natural disaster since Superstorm Sandy.”
Several people have died, with tens of thousands of others forced to leave their homes. More than 30,000 people have been rescued from the flooded areas, many seeking refuge in emergency shelters.
In response to the devastation, the Supreme Council has launched an online donation drive to assist with local relief operations. One hundred percent of the proceeds go directly to relief efforts.
“The Knights of Columbus has a long tradition of providing disaster relief,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. “Our communities, like the people of Southern Louisiana, need our time, our efforts and our financial assistance. We are going to do all that we can, working with the Louisiana State Council and local councils, to help those most in need as a result of the flooding.”
