The Knights of Columbus (KOC) Council 13808 recently completed its 21st annual Tootsie Roll Drive, raising more than $20,000 to help support people with intellectual disabilities. The six-day fundraising effort is among the Knights of Columbus’ signature charitable programs, with proceeds supporting Greene County Exceptional Children’s Day, Kingdom Kare, and Putnam Jasper Support Group, among other organizations.
KOC Council 13808 meets at Christ Our King and Savior Church (6341 Lake Oconee Pkwy., Greensboro), and has more than 200 members. Council 13808 has donated more than $100,000 to various charitable organizations in Greene, Putnam and Hancock counties this year and provided more than 22,000 volunteer service hours. For information, visit knights-13808.org. — Contributed