Community – Family of Man Council 7566

Knights of Columbus Council #7566 Serves Up Community Spirit at Embry Rucker Shelter

webmaster — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:12:08 +0000

On Saturday, October 25, 2025, twelve Brother Knights from Family of Man Council #7566 brought warmth and nourishment to the Embry Rucker Community Shelter in Reston, grilling hamburgers and hot dogs for residents, walk-ins, and staff.

In the early afternoon, the team transported a large grill from Saint John Neumann Catholic Church (SJN) to the shelter and set it up on the small hill behind the facility. While the charcoal heated up, the Knights enjoyed camaraderie as they prepared for the busy cookout ahead. They grilled approximately 95 hamburgers and 95 hot dogs, serving them alongside drinks and sides provided by the shelter staff. Once the meal service wrapped up, the team cooled the grill, cleaned the cooking area, and returned all equipment to SJN, leaving the site spotless.

A heartfelt thank you goes to PGK Dave Donnelly, whose unwavering commitment anchors our community service efforts. Thanks also go to Eddie Byrne for coordinating the cookout with the Shelter. Joining them were WFS and PGK Keith George, PGK John Moran, PGK Kevin Kramp, PGK Bill McInerney, PGK Tom Broaderick, and Knights John Geraerdts, Joe Cella, Frank Radics, Brian Kingsbury, and John Seo. Your dedication to our Council’s mission of service strengthens our community and embodies the spirit of the Knights of Columbus.

Brother Knights of Council #7566 gather with the SJN grill, ready to serve the Embry Rucker Community Shelter.

Knights of Columbus Volunteer at Gabriel Homes

webmaster — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 17:11:49 +0000

On Saturday, November 16th, a dedicated group of Knights from the Family of Man Council #7566 rolled up their sleeves to give back to their community. The Knights volunteered their time and efforts to maintain and improve the landscape and interior of two Gabriel Homes properties in Reston. These homes provide essential housing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including three members of the Family of Man Council.

The Knights’ service included a variety of tasks. Outdoors, they raked and bagged leaves, weeded flower beds, and trimmed shrubbery at both the Colts Neck Court and Underoak Court properties. Inside the Underoak Court home, a team of four Knights took on a painting project, revitalizing the living room and first-floor bathroom.

This annual tradition of community service highlights the Knights’ commitment to supporting individuals with disabilities and enhancing the quality of life within their community. The participating Knights included PGK SK Dave Donnelly, PGK SK John Moran, PGK SK John Claman, PGK SK Kevin Kramp, Paul Gormont, Joe Cella, Tom Olszewski, Peter Vigliotti, Roberto Ortuno, SK Jim O’Donnell, Frank Francois, and Eddie Byrne. Their commitment embodies the Knights’ values of service and community support.

Family of Man Council Serves Meals to Shelter Residents

webmaster — Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:14:19 +0000

On Saturday, September 14th, nine Family of Man Council members cooked and served hamburgers and hot dogs for the residents, staff, and drop-ins at the Embry Rucker Shelter in Reston. This was our first cookout at the Shelter since 2019.

In mid-afternoon, we transported the large SJN grills to the Shelter, where we set up on the small hill behind the Shelter. We had time to socialize while preparing the charcoal for cooking. We then cooked approximately 120 hamburgers and hot dogs each. Two members of our team then served the hamburgers and hot dogs, along with drinks and sides prepared by the shelter staff, to all the diners.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our chef (again), Dave Donnelly, and all the Brother Knights who made this community event possible. We truly appreciate your dedication and hard work.