The Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus of St. Joseph Council No. 3402 of Keyport held a barbeque fundraiser during breast cancer awareness month in October. The auxiliary raised more than $8,000 and issued checks to four breast cancer groups totaling $8,100.
Also, the St. Joseph Council hosted two breakfasts, sold 150 Christmas trees and held a spaghetti dinner to help the residents of Union Beach affected by superstorm Sandy.
On Dec. 20, members of the St. Joseph Council presented a check for $6,135 to the mayor and council for the Union Beach Disaster Relief Fund.