Monessen K of C donates winter coats
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November 4, 2025

Monessen K of C donates winter coats

Knights of Columbus, Monessen Council 954, donated 260 winter coats for children attending Monessen and Belle Vernon Area schools and for adults at The Free Store in Monessen and the Monessen Family Center. Preparing to deliver the coats are Jason Smereczniak, Rick Kozar, Grand Knight Robert Kuzynski and Mike Gigliotti. Submitted

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