CHARITY FUND APPEAL

The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies’ Auxiliary, under the provisions of the Constitution and By-Laws of the Order, established the National Charity Fund. Councils and Courts make contributions to this fund, which are distributed back into the community. A committee recommendation process, at the annual National Convention, determines how the funds are distributed. Funds are allocated to meet the needs of churches, schools, social services programs and other worthy human needs.

Guidelines -

All applications for funding must be submitted by a Council or Court, signed by the Grand Knight/Lady and the Financial Secretary. The Council or Court seal must be affixed to the application. A brief but clear description of the organization, person, institution or agency to receive the fund, must be provided. This narrative must also state how the requested funds will be used and the person to administer the funds must be named. Approved requests will be sent to the requesting Council or Court but will be made payable to the operating entity. A notice of the award will be sent to the recipient, requesting a verification or receipt.

ALL GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NATIONAL OFFICE BY JUNE 14, 2013

SOARING HIGH:

A Tutorial Program
Statistics indicate that most African-American students score poorly on standardized test and are, therefore, more likely to be poor academic achievers in school.

In response to the special academic needs of our children, the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver continue to meet the challenge of offering programs to address the unique needs of our youth, thereby allowing them to achieve according to their potential.

Each member donates fifty (.50) cents ($1.00 for KPCLA) each year to fund Soaring High projects.  This program provides tutorial assistance, after school homework assistance, mathematics, reading, testing, and other skills needed for academic achievement.  Donations should be make payable to the Knights of Peter Claver, clearly marked for the Soaring High Fund.  The Silent Auction is held each year at National Convention to provide funds for the Soaring High Program.

Guidelines -

All applications for funding must be submitted by a Council or Court, signed by the Grand Knight/Lady and the Financial Secretary. The Council or Court seal must be affixed to the application.  A narrative describing the program, noting the target population teaches and curriculum must be provided.  A detailed budget must be submitted. Evaluation and financial reports are required upon completion of the program.

ALL GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NATIONAL OFFICE BY JUNE 14, 2013.

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Social Justice Sensitive to the needs of God’s people and belief in human dignity and worth, the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary provide funds to be used for humanitarian causes. The funds for this project are provided through the dues structure. Each Council and Court is assessed twenty-five cents (.25) per year for each member. Contributions should be made by a check payable to the Knights of Peter Claver and clearly noted for the Human Development fund. This contribution should not be combined with other donations or payments. Grant applications for these funds are reviewed at the National Convention by an appointed committee, which makes recommendations for approval. Funds can be presented to organizations or individuals to promote and provide for humanitarian cause.

Guidelines -

All applications for funding must be submitted by a Council or Court, signed by the Grand Knight/Lady and the Financial Secretary, with the seal affixed to the application. As a part of the application, a brief but clear description of the needs must be provided. Approval request will be sent to the requesting Council or Court but will be made payable to the appropriate organization or individual.

ALL GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NATIONAL OFFICE BY JUNE 14, 2013.

SICKLE CELL NATIONAL PROJECT

The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary give funds to victims of Sickle Cell Anemia and to institutions or individuals that provide research in the area. Each member of the organization contributes on dollar ($1.00) each year to fund this project.

Guidelines -

All grant requests must be submitted by a Council or Court, signed by the Grand Knight/Lady and the Financial Secretary. The Council or Court seal must be affixed to the request. If the request is to assist a victim of Sickle Cell Anemia, documentation from the attending physician must be a part of the application. If the request is to assist an institution with Sickle Cell research, a description of the institution and its work must be a part of the application. If the request is to assist an individual and the research institution must be a part of the application.

Approved funds will be sent to the requesting Council or Court, payable to the appropriate party. A notice of the award will sent to the receiving party, requesting a verification of receipt.

GRANT REQUESTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE NATIONAL OFFICE BY JUNE 14, 2013.