K of C
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | Knights of Columbus |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
K of C stands for Knights of Columbus, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Catholic fraternal service organization for men that carries out charitable work in parishes and communities and operates a large life insurance business for members and their families.
Example: The K of C council's annual fish fry raises money for the parish food pantry.
Usage notes
Father Michael J. McGivney founded it in New Haven, Connecticut, in 1882 to support Catholic immigrant families who lost breadwinners. It has nearly two million members worldwide. In the 1950s it campaigned for adding "under God" to the US Pledge of Allegiance, which Congress did in 1954. Members are called Knights, organized in local councils.
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