More than 750 Coats Distributed at FCA by Knights of Columbus

NORWALK—On Saturday, November 4, more than 750 brand new coats, winter hats, and gloves
were distributed to clients of Family & Children’s Agency (FCA) by the greater Norwalk area
Knights of Columbus Councils as part of the Order’s Coats for Kids Initiative. Since the initiative
launched in 2009, more than 1 million coats have been distributed in 49 states and all 10 Canadian
provinces to keep kids warm through the winter. This is the first of many sites in which Knights
councils around the state will distribute coats to those in need in various towns and cities in CT
including Bridgeport, Stamford, Greenwich, New Haven, Hartford, and Waterbury.

Knights of Columbus Councils from Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Westport, Wilton, and Bishop
Fenwick Assembly 4th Degree Assembly 100 worked together to purchase the brand-new coats
through various fundraisers throughout the year.
“Inflation has created an even bigger need in our community, so we do what Knights do by assisting our brothers and sisters when times are rough,” said Project Chairman George Ribellino.

“My biggest joy is seeing Knights come together from different councils to combine resources and help more people in need.”
In addition to the brand-new coats, St. Matthew Parishioners Karen Delvecchio and Terri Sargent
donated handmade winters hats and scarves for the fifth straight year.

“I am so grateful to once again have the Knights of Columbus providing brand new coats to our
clients in need. As prices rise and children grow, winter clothing can be a financial burden for
families, so this partnership with the Knights has been truly impactful in the community,” said
Robert F. Cashel, President & CEO of FCA.

Local participating councils

Msgr. Thomas J Finn Council #46-Norwalk
Father John Stapleton Council #2287-New Canaan
Church of the Assumption Council #3688-Westport
Rev James J McGuane Council # 4460-Darien
Our Lady of Fatima Council #12698-Wilton
St Matthew Council #14360-Norwalk
Bishop Fenwick Assembly 100 4th Degree

About the Knights of Columbus
In 1882, Blessed Michael McGivney, then a young parish priest in New Haven, Conn., founded the Knights of Columbus to
serve the needs of an immigrant Catholic community. What began as a small fraternal benefit society has since grown into one of
the world’s leading international charitable organizations, with 2 million members in more than 16,000 local councils. During
the past year, Knights around the world donated more than 47 million service hours and $150 million for worthy causes in their
communities. The Knights of Columbus also offers extensive life insurance products to members and their families and currently
has more than $116 billion of life insurance policies in force. In addition, the Knights provides investment services in accord with
Catholic social teaching through Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, which holds $30 billion in assets under management.
Based on the founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity, the Order remains committed to strengthening Catholic families
and parishes and to practicing faith in action through service to all in need. To learn more or to join the Knights of Columbus,
please visit kofc.org/join.

About Family & Children’s Agency
Family & Children’s Agency is a leading non-profit human services organization with programs for community members of all
ages, including behavioral and mental health, addiction recovery services, after-school programs, parenting education, homeless
services, family counseling, specialized foster care, home care for older adults, and more. www.FamilyandChildrensAgency.org.