In spite of the Ohio River flooding and filling the Council building with seven feet of water the Charity Committee successfully pulled together and presented the 2025 Charity Banquet on April 28.
The 63rd Annual Knights of Columbus Bishop Spalding Council Charity Dinner was a heartfelt celebration of generosity and community support. During the event, cash awards were distributed to 15 deserving charities, each dedicated to making a profound impact on the lives of individuals in need. The recipients ranged from organizations providing compassionate care for people with intellectual disabilities, such as Cedar Lake Foundation and Dream with Wings, to groups assisting the homeless and vulnerable, including Schumann Social Services Center and Sister Visitors.
Other beneficiaries included the Franciscan Kitchen, which nourishes those in need, and the Little Sisters of the Poor, offering a loving home for elderly individuals. Charities focused on employment and empowerment, like Harbor House of Louisville and Custom Quality Service, also received funding. In addition, organizations supporting expectant mothers, families, and individuals with disabilities, such as the Little Way Pregnancy Resource Center and St. Mary Center, benefited from the generosity of the Council.
Funds for these donations were raised through the Knights of Columbus’ annual Tootsie Roll bucket collections, aluminum and scrap metal recycling efforts, and contributions from members of the Bishop Spalding Council. This long-standing tradition has resulted in thousands of dollars being donated over the past 63 years, strengthening Louisville’s charitable network and making a tangible difference in the lives of many.
