Members of the IWKnights were interviewed on Fox 2 News at 9:00pm last night (Sep. 19).
The IWKnights’ own Jim Ressler, Gary Grace and Jim Normile were interviewed yesterday by Fox2News reporter Jeff Bernthal at the intersection of Olive Blvd and Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield, MO.
they talked about the impact of the City of Chesterfield's ban on street solicitation affecting the charities who receive proceeds from the annual Developmental Disabilities (aka "Tootsie Roll") drive. They also discussed the ways council 9981 is reaching out to the Chesterfield community and beyond to fill the gap caused by Chesterfield's street solicitation ban.
“They’re impacting organizations that help our community,” said Jim Ressler, Incarnate Word Knights of Columbus Council 9981 trustee.
You can read the story by clicking here and watch the story by watching the video below:
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Chesterfield ordinance slows charity’s fundraising
Members of the Incarnate Word Knights of Columbus Council 9981 were hoping the city of Chesterfield would grant a waiver allowing the charitable organization to conduct a fundraising event that’s been a tradition.....
By Jeff Bernthal, Fox 2 Reporter (KTVI-TV) (Sep 19, 2023 / 10:18 PM CDT)
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St. Louis Charities for Disabled Lose Thousands in Donations Due to Chesterfield Ban on Street Collection
Knights of Columbus Council 9981 Permit Denied for Second Year
By IWKnights of Columbus (9/11/2023)
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Click here to view the Handout
Wanna Donate to the DD Drive?
Click on the image of the card shown in the Fox 2 Story (minus the Tootsie Roll) below or scan one of tjhe QR codes o said image.
By IWKnights of Columbus (9/1/2023)
