The Knights of Columbus are marking a major milestone while helping families in Northern Manitoba.

 

The organization recently delivered its 300,000th coat as part of a special trip to the Cree First Nations community of Pukatawagan.

 

 The convoy travelled roughly 900 kilometres along winter roads to reach the remote community.

 

During the visit, volunteers delivered 500 new winter coats for children, along with 22 beds and 10 wheelchairs for residents with urgent needs.

 

The effort comes after wildfires impacted the region last year, forcing many families from their homes.

 

The Knights of Columbus say the trip was also about more than just donations — local residents were trained to build additional beds, helping create longer-term support in the community.

 

The organization’s Coats for Kids program, launched in 2009, has now distributed nearly two million coats across Canada and the U.S.