Quebec Knights of Columbus Raise More Than $1.4 Million in Support of Local and Regional Causes

SAINT-HYACINTHE, Quebec--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Quebec councils of the Knights of Columbus, the world’s largest lay Catholic men’s organization, have raised more than $1.4 million as part of an annual fundraising effort, La Campagne des oeuvres charitables, the chapter’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the campaign will be directed to local and regional organizations and programs that provide much-needed support to people throughout the province. This includes distribution of new winter coats through the Knights of Columbus Coats for Kids^® program, and wheelchairs, as well as donations to local hospital foundations, food banks, Special Olympics Quebec and other programs that support those in need. Now in its 49th year, the campaign is conducted through the sale of raffle tickets distributed across the province by members of the Order in Quebec.

Knights of Columbus members in Quebec have raised more than $1.4 million as part of an annual fundraising effort, La Campagne des oeuvres charitables, the chapter’s largest fundraiser of the year.

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“We are overwhelmed by the interest and support of Quebecers for this noble annual appeal,” says Lorenzo Quirion, the provincial coordinator for the campaign. “Charity is at the heart of what the Knights do, and it’s what drives the success of this effort. In this case, we will use the funds to support those in need at home, but we continue to rally support through other campaigns in order to give back to communities around the world too.”

The Knights of Columbus held a special draw on April 11 during its Quebec State Convention at Le Victorin Hotel and Conference Centre in Victoriaville, Quebec. Prizes totaled $200,000 and were distributed to 15 winners.

Knights of Columbus is well known for its charitable works throughout Quebec and around the world. In 2025, members donated $197 million to charity and devoted 48 million hours to volunteer service worldwide. In Quebec, the Knights count more than 70,000 members spread across more than 600 councils and other local groups, who collectively, directed another $15.75 million in other financial and in-kind contributions to local causes.

“Like our members, our insurance professionals are driven to give of themselves to support those in need,” says Jean-Marc Le Bouthillier, General Agent for the Knights of Columbus in Montreal. “This spirit drives us to help members protect their loved ones through our insurance solutions, as well as anyone in our communities that we can help. We couldn’t be happier to support this fundraiser and look forward to next year’s campaign.”

Founded in 1882 and active in Canada since 1897, the Knights of Columbus offers life insurance products to its members and their families through a network of agencies that provides services to members in the region. In Quebec, the Knights are represented by Agency Le Bouthillier, Agency Angy Dion and Agency Duval who collectively cover the province of Quebec. A portion of proceeds from the insurance business of the Knights of Columbus is reinvested into the Order’s charitable efforts including its winter coats, build-a-bed and food for families programs. A more detailed list of the organization’s programs is available at chevaliersdecolomb.com and kofc.org.