The Order prints and distributes millions of pieces of pro-life literature at no charge. Also, see these important pro-life links . The Knights of Columbus supports the New Haven World Games, Special Olympics and other programs for people with mental retardation. Individual Knights serve as trainers, coaches, officials and in any other capacity needed at international, state and local Special Olympics games. Councils regularly join in national programs to bring public attention to heart disease and the dangers of smoking and alcohol and drug abuse.
Members help raise money for medical research in a variety of areas.
Knights throughout the world organize and conduct blood drives. In 1999 they reported nearly 370,000 blood donors at Knights of Columbus-sponsored blood drives. Knights and their families regularly volunteer at veterans' hospitals, hospices and other health care facilities. Councils and assemblies run campaigns urging citizens to vote. Knights take part in community recreation programs, patriotic observances, penal reform programs and cultural activities.