Programs/Lamb

LAMB Web Site – if you have not already done so, take a look at the new LAMB web site
at: www.lambnc.org. We are very close to being able to accept online credit card payments via Pay- Pal, an announcement will go out when that becomes active. We are also always looking for pictures, event information etc. that we can use (ie have the owner’s permission) so if you have anything please pass it along.

To: All North Carolina Knights of Columbus

From: David L. Onofrio

President, Lamb Foundation of NC, Inc.

Subj: Charter of the Lamb Foundation of NC, Inc.

My Brothers All,

It has come to my attention that some, within the Knights of Columbus and outside of the Order, favor dropping the term "Intellectual" from our mission, and any reference to any specific condition and just say "HELPING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES".

The Lamb program began as a State Knights of Columbus project in1969 for one purpose only - “To raise funds and distribute them to accredited organizations and institutions throughout North Carolina which assist people who because of Mental or Intellectual Impairment, were unable to perform up to their chronological age”. Over the years, this has changed several times, including using the terms Mentally Retarded and Mentally Handicapped, but no term has or will change our mission.

In 1999, the North Carolina State Council saw a need to become a public non-profit corporation, also known as an IRS 501(c)3 corporation. This was done for many reasons. One of which was to increase our donations, especially “Corporate donations”, by allowing those making a donation to add this to their list of charitable contributions on their annual tax submission to the IRS. However, the mission remains the same and those we assist have not changed, just the terminology, which now is Intellectually Disabled.

On behalf of the Board of Directors of the Lamb Foundation of NC, Inc., let me state clearly that our purpose and mission, as defined over 40 years ago, has not and will not change. There is an ever growing need for us to stay focused on supporting the organizations and institutions that share our mission.

Sincerely,
Dave Onofrio
David L. Onofrio, President
Lamb Foundation of NC, Inc.

Operation LAMB

Director

Richard M. White

E-mail

Home Council: 10852

Operation LAMB

Since its inception in 1974, the LAMB Foundation of North Carolina has raised over $19 million dollars to assist people with intellectual disabilities.

The LAMB Foundation is a 501(c)3 public charity and an entirely volunteer organization named from a quotation from Matthew 24:40: ""…whatsoever you do to the Least Among My Brethren, that you do also to me."

It is also the main charity supported by the Knights of Columbus throughout the state. Each year the Knights, their families and friends stand long hours outside shopping centers where they offer free Tootsie Rolls to all passersby and ask for donations to assist groups that aid those with intellectual disabilities. Their smiling faces and bright yellow aprons have become familiar sights throughout this great state.

Another important aspect of the Foundation's fundraising comes from the generosity of corporate and individual donations.
Thanks to that generosity in 2008 alone, LAMB raised just under one million dollars.

As an all- volunteer effort, over 92% of the funds raised go directly to program funding. 85% of the total donations is given to local charities and the remaining 15% is distributed by the Foundation to regional entities assisting those with intellectual disabilities.