Established in 1882, Knights of Columbus is one of the leading Catholic-fraternal benefit societies in the world. Located in Levittown, Pa., the organization renders financial aid and assistance to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. It provides economic security and stability through life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs. Knights of Columbus serves more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama and the Bahamas.