After a very successful year raising funds for CPID, two more checks were presented by Brother Knights Ed Doyle and Walter Free.

From left to right:  Charlene Hooten, Ann Carrithers, Past Grand Knight Ed Doyle and Tom Petillo
From left to right: Charlene Hooten, Ann Carrithers, Past Grand Knight Ed Doyle and Tom Petillo


On December 31st, Past Grand Knight Ed Doyle presented a check for $5,875 to The Caring Place in Hot Springs. Accepting the donation are (from left to right) Charlene Hooten, (Executive Director), Ann Carrithers (outgoing Board Chair) and Tom Petillo (incoming Board Chair). The Caring Place provides respite for caregivers and families of people with dementia through a supervised program for participants in a safe and comfortable environment.
Sir Knight Walter Free presenting check for $5,800 to Brett Chancellor
Sir Knight Walter Free presenting check for $5,800 to Brett Chancellor

















































Sir Knight Walter Free presenting Knights of Columbus check for $5,800 to Brett Chancellor, executive director of First Step. 
All of our lives are affected to some degree by loved ones who have disabilities or have some form of mental illness. First Step is here to help improve the quality of life in the community by helping those with developmental disabilities become more independent.