The Knights of Columbus to Raise Money for Those with Intellectual Disabilities during April 18-19, 2026

KOVAR is a Virginia Knights of Columbus 501(c) (3) tax exempt charity established in 1971 to empower nonprofit organizations with financial support to improve access to affordable housing, job training, sports participation, and personal care for Virginians with Intellectual Disabilities. The Knights of Columbus Fitzgerald Council #459 will be conducting an annual collection to support Virginians with Intellectual Disabilities after all the Masses on the weekend of April 18-19, 2026. Your generosity is very much appreciated. Parishioners may make contributions, in person or through ParishSoft by clicking here.

➢ Home Loans – Interest free loan program to assist in the purchase of group homes

➢ Job skills training programs – Grants to organizations to establish life skills training programs for persons with intellectual disabilities.

➢ Training Programs – Necessary funding for organizations to train persons with intellectual disability to enhance their quality of community living.

➢ Transportation – 20% funding to assist in purchasing vehicles needed to transport persons with intellectual disabilities.

➢ Startup programs – Grants to establish new and innovative programs designed to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.

➢ Group Home Support – Provides grants for furniture, remodeling and renovation projects, and new roofs.

➢ Special Olympics Virginia – Provide grants for scholarships to reduce local program costs to send their athletes to State Games.

You can donate by clicking here.