{"id":1735,"date":"2026-08-03T14:33:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:33:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kofc6498.org\/vfm\/?p=1735"},"modified":"2026-08-05T08:35:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T13:35:45","slug":"2026-intellectual-disability-drive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kofc6498.org\/vfm\/2026\/08\/03\/2026-intellectual-disability-drive\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 Intellectual Disability Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Knights of Columbus Council 6498\n <\/p>\n\n

\n 2026 Intellectual Disabilities Drive\n <\/h1>\n\n

\n Help us support organizations and programs serving children and adults\n with intellectual disabilities and other special learning needs.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n

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\n A Recognizable Tradition with a Meaningful Impact\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Each year, Knights of Columbus Council 6498 participates in the\n Intellectual Disabilities Drive, often recognized by the Tootsie Rolls\n distributed by our volunteers.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Donations support organizations that provide services, education,\n activities, employment opportunities, recreation, and other resources\n for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.\n <\/p>\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n

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\n How You Can Help\n <\/h2>\n\n
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\n Drive Information & Online Giving\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Visit our official giving page to view the 2026 collection dates and\n locations or to make a secure online donation.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n View Dates, Locations & Donate\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Opens the secure Illinois Knights of Columbus giving page.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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\n Volunteer to Help\n <\/h3>\n\n

\n Volunteers are welcome from Council 6498, the organizations supported\n by the drive, parishioners, family members, and friends.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Even a short volunteer shift can make a meaningful difference.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n \n Volunteer to Help\n <\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n\n\n \n

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\n Where Your Donation Goes\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Every dollar donated through Council 6498’s Intellectual Disabilities\n Drive supports programs that enrich the lives of individuals with\n intellectual disabilities.\n <\/p>\n\n

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\n 90%\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Supports approved local organizations serving individuals with\n intellectual disabilities and other special learning needs in our\n community.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n \n

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\n 10%\n <\/div>\n\n

\n Supports Special Olympics Illinois<\/strong>, continuing the\n Knights of Columbus’ long tradition of supporting athletes with\n intellectual disabilities throughout Illinois.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n \n

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\n Local Organizations We Support\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n The local portion of the funds collected through Council 6498’s drive\n supports approved organizations serving individuals with intellectual\n disabilities and other special learning needs in the Bloomington-Normal\n community.\n <\/p>\n\n

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