Knights of Charity
Every day, Knights all over the world are given opportunities to make a difference -- whether through community service, raising money or prayer. We celebrate each and every Knight for his strength, his compassion and his dedication to building a better world.
Don't miss this! Great time and lot's of fun!
All funds raised will support the Catholic Charities of Orange County Counseling Program for Catholic grade schools
Grand Knight Corner
Mark ORavitz, the Grand Knight and Presiding Officer for the fraternal year of 2022-2023.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
The Knights of Columbus Balboa Council is a fraternal benefit society based in Newport Beach with the mission to support and strengthen local families and our community. We contribute to and provide support to many programs including Serving People in Need (SPIN), Sharing Our Selves (SOS), Be Well (NPB Homeless Project), 19h Street Food Kitchen, Food for Families, American Wheelchair Mission and much more. The funds we raise go directly to those we serve through our charitable programs.
Our key fundraising events are the Saint Patrick's Party to be held this year on March 11th and the Annual Classic Car Show which will be held October 27th and 28th of this year. The car show will now be supported by the City of Newport Beach as an annual event. This year’s car show has been expanded to include two days and with the City’s help the event will become one of the premier events in SoCal.
Our work is critical for our community as homelessness and tough economic times put stress on those in need. Our sponsors and benefactors have helped us to improve the lives of many that need help and it showcases our Newport Beach community as a leader.
It is our goal to double our fund-raising goals for 2023 and we thank all the great companies and individuals who helped us in the past. We challenge all businesses in Newport Beach who have not participated with us in the past to help now!
Please help us make this year the biggest and best charity fundraising year so far!
Peace and love to all,
MarkO
Grand Knight
Knights of Columbus Balboa Council 15083
Annual Car Show October 28th 2023 - Don't miss this one!
On the beach in Newport Beach on the peninsular, ocean side off 13th Street
Farwell Missive
Past Grand Knight Bryan Roach
On the importance of intentionality in prayer.
Worthy gentlemen:
I am consoled by the many messages coming from Chapter asking Grand Knights to pray for the
repose of the souls of fallen Knights throughout the State. It has been my objective as Grand
Knight these past two years to encourage,
Council member Alan Smith is interviewed by the Epoch Times
Alan is an experienced furniture designer and manufacturer and used his knowledge to direct the OC Charity "Garden in the Rough" which adds fresh produce to the Food Pantry.
About Us
Who are the Knights of Columbus?
It means a life of faith in action, a life of boldness in brotherhood, a life worth living. Join 2 million Catholic men on a mission. We are Catholic men who lead, serve, protect and defend. We share a desire to be better husbands, fathers, sons, neighbors and role models and to put charity and community first. The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization and it provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families, and young people.
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