East Providence Knights support Children's Friend

East Providence Knights of Columbus #1528

3200 Pawtucket Avenue

Riverside, RI 02915

For Immediate Release

East Providence (12/17/11), The East Providence Knights of Columbus Council located at 3200 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside RI is proud to announce with their event chairman Joseph Silva that the Christmas Toy Drive Dinner held on Saturday, December 10th this year was a very successful event. We were proud to have many dignitaries in the audience from both our own council and the State Knights of Columbus, our city and even a state representative joined us. Special thanks to our Worthy State Deputy John Marcello, Worthy District Deputy David Quinn, Worthy Pro-Life Chairman Michael Kryzwonos, Worthy Faithful Navigator Michael Grimshaw and the Columbiettes Worthy President Linda Grimshaw for spending time at our council to share in an evening of giving. We also wish to thank a few other brother knights who took time out of their busy schedules to support such a worthy event, Mayor Bruce Rogers, State Representative Roberto DaSilva and Chairman John Faria of the Democratic Party. Also, School Committee Member Chrissy Rossi also supported our event.

The highlight of the evening was collecting toys and other items for Children’s Friend located at 153 Summer Street Providence, RI 02903 they provide services for Rhode Island Children & Families. This is a wonderful organization that has made their mission to help under privileged children. We were happy to be joined by Children’s Friend representatives and very happy that David Caprio President and CEO were able to address those in attendance.

Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. They accomplish this by providing flexible, effective, and culturally-relevant services, and advocating for programs and policies that support and strengthen these children and their families. They are a non-profit organization founded in 1834; Children’s Friend is a leading provider of child welfare, family support, mental health, and youth development services. They believe that providing comprehensive and effective services to vulnerable young children is not only a moral obligation, but also a prudent financial investment for society to make.

Through the kindness and generosity of everyone who donated items including those who were unable to attend the dinner but still wanted to help provide a Christmas to some deserving local children we collected 426 items ranging from toys, clothing and even some gift cards. This evening showcased what the Knights of Columbus is all about and a wonderful example of the charitable works they support.