Alvin Dietlein. outside guard. and trustees William Darrow. Joseph Gaynor. and Charles Lynch. The Knights of Columbus was founded to help Catholic families and widows in distress. There were no public welfare programs in those days and many new immigrants to America lacked insurance and other protection in the event the family breadwinner died or became handicapped. The Knights of Columbus filled that function with an insurance program that poor and middleincome families could afford. Gradually. the program developed into many areas of community service and religious and charitable activities. and the Knights of Columbus now boasts a membership of more than 1.350.000 members.
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