It is that time of year again– the Knights of Columbus Monsignor James S. Conlan Council #5329 is selling $50 chances in our 2020 Annual Super Bowl Pool raffle fundraiser. This the primary annual fundraiser for our Council. All proceeds from this fundraiser will be used to offset costs incurred by our 2019 Annual Christmas Meals for the Needy Program for families in need, as well as, the purchase of winter coats for children in need in the Poughkeepsie, NY area.
Each year we purchase a full dinner to feed needy families and people on Christmas. This gift from our Council gives dignity and nutrition to those who otherwise would not have a full Christmas dinner this year. Families are located throughout the Pine Bush Central School District area (covering some five towns throughout Orange, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties). This includes our Parish community area and other adjacent areas. Families are anonymously nominated by several reliable sources. Only a few Brother Knights know who the families and individuals are to keep those in need protected from any chance of criticism. We have been doing this program for many years and the numbers we feed each year continue to grow. In 2017 we fed over 70 families a full Christmas dinner. In 2018 we fed over 30 families a full Christmas dinner. The number of families fed is based on the number of families requested and we have never not met the requests put in for dinners. Our plan is to feed at least that many families and ideally even more this year. Your generous raffle chance donation will directly help these people in the Pine Bush, NY community and those nearby to it out this Christmas. We work with several local grocery stores to leverage our money to its best usage and always steward your donation with the utmost care.
In addition to meals this year, we have been approached by our Brother Knights serving the Poughkeepsie, NY area in Dutchess County. They are desperate for children’s winter coat donations for the communities they serve. As such, we will be providing them with coats whose cost will also be offset by this fundraiser. Our Council will be utilizing the Knights of Columbus’ Coats for Kids program. We will be able to provide a case of coats that will keep 24 children in need warm throughout this winter season.
Prizes are as follows:
1st Quarter – $500, Reverse $50
Half – $750, Reverse $75
3rd Quarter – $500, Reverse $50
Final – $1,250, Reverse $125
That is eight winners who will be awarded cash prizes! Winners will be contacted on February 4, 2019 and arrangement made for prize pick up.
If you would like to participate in this fundraiser and donate a $50 chance please contact us for more information.
Disclaimer: The Knights of Columbus Monsignor James S. Conlan Council #5329 is not responsible for any winner filing of taxes or fees incurred by winners nor are we responsible for impact to any winner’s taxable status. Tax filing and reporting is the sole responsibility of the winner. Please consult a tax advisor for how this may impact your Federal and State tax filings for 2020, as well as, how to properly file winnings on your taxes.
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