About Our Council

Who are the Knights?

The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic men's fraternal organization in the world. Over 14,000 councils and 1.9 million Catholic men worldwide donate millions of hours of work and over $170,000,000 dollars to charitable needs and projects. SAN SALVADOR COUNCIL 4520 was incorporated by men of St. Francis Borgia Catholic Church in 1957.

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Countless Good Things Happen Every Day Because of A Very Special Knight ... YOU!

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Experience what it means be in the service of the Church right here in Ozaukee County.  The experience of being a Knight encompasses a variety of local, national and international projects including Special Olympics, Portal Industries, Habitat for Humanity, Foods for Families, Gloal Wheelchair Mission and Coats for Kids. You choose the level of involvement that suits your current family situation.

Supporting our parishes and the church:

• Commmunity Impact: Tootsie Roll Drive to Support Special Olympics and Portal Industries. Habitat for Humanity
• Youth Activites: Free Throw Contest, Grade School Christmas Poster Contest, St. John Bosco Youth Day, Green Bay Packer Tickets to Youth Ministry.
• Church Efforts: Donations to St. Joseph Parish, St. Francis Borgia, Adult Formation Ministry, Los Toros, Capuchin Ministries, Holy Hill Ushering, Nativity scene at SFB South, Wisconsin State Charity Raffle to support vocations, SFB Festival Bingo and Monthy Holy Rosary.

Bringing the light of Christ into our communities:

• Life Advocacy: Wisconsin State Charity Raffle, Women’s Support Center of Milwaukee, Women’s Care Center
• How do we provide support? County Fair concessions stand fundraiser, Green Bay Packer Tickets fundraiser, Pick & Save Brat Fry.

Enjoying the friendship and fellowship of others:

• Fraternal Recreation: Council social events, monthly fellowship, State Bowling and Golf tournaments.

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Why Join Us?

The Knights of the Columbus invites you to take a look at the Order's accomplishments at http://www.kofc.org/un/common/imagegallery/gallery_dir.html?l=en&id=album-1802 — and those of its 1.9 million members from around the world.

For more information on Knights of Columbus events and initiatives, please visit kofc.org and follow online on Facebook and Twitter or click on these links:

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/membership/join/index.html

https://www.youtube.com/user/KnightsofColumbus

If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in your faith or having exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you.

Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to our top-rated insurance program to protect your family.

These are just some of the reasons to become a Knight:

• We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbor.
• A Catholic fraternal organization founded in 1882 at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn., U.S.A., the Knights of Columbus has more than 1.9 million members in the Americas, Europe and Asia. For over 130 years it has provided for the financial security of its members and their families.
• Consistently earning the highest industry ratings for fiscal stability and ethical business practices, the Knights of Columbus has more than $97 billion of life insurance in force.
• Committed to providing global charity and service, the Knights of Columbus have contributed $1.516 billion and 683 million volunteer hours to charitable projects over the past decade.

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