The Knights of Columbus also gave significant charitable contributions to the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in January 2010 . The order also donated 1,000 wheelchairs to the people of Haiti in partnership with the Global Wheelchair Mission . Recognizing that the need was still great in Haiti some seven months after the disaster , the Knights of Columbus partnered with Project Medishare in August 2010 for an initiative entitled , " Healing Haiti 's Children . " The initiative , backed by a more than $ 2.5 million commitment from the Knights of Columbus provides free prosthetic limbs and a minimum of two years of rehab to every child who suffered an amputation from injuries sustained during the earthquake . , more than 800 children had already been aided by the program
devastating earthquake
2010 Haiti earthquake
Charitable activities of the Knights of Columbus