About the Knights of Columbus

Assisting clients with insurance issues and governmental interest litigation, Nielsen & Treas LLC has operated in Metairie, Louisiana, since 2013. Among the many local and national nonprofit organizations they support, Nielsen & Treas LLC contributes to the Knights of Columbus (K of C). K of C offers charitable opportunities to men that service their communities and to support their families.

Founded in 1882, the Knights of Columbus uses its services to build men’s relationship to their Catholic faith. With over 1.9 million members worldwide, the Knights of Columbus supports diverse charitable causes. To help their members live the organization’s values of unity, patriotism, charity, and fraternity, the Knights of Columbus also offers programs to help members raise stable families and live fulfilling lives.

To help members ensure their financial security, K of C offers access to their International Equity Fund. The companies in their portfolio contribute to environmental, governmental, and social causes while following guidelines set by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Members receive guidance on which companies to invest in from faith-based investment advisors.

The Knights of Columbus assisted victims of Hurricane Ida in south Louisiana. Nielsen & Treas helped support the Knights of Columbus which provided cooked meals, cleaning supplies, blue tarps, ready to eat meals, canned goods, bleach, paper towels, toilet paper, and other needed items.

 

Catastrophic Disease Research & Treatment

Based in Metairie, Louisiana, Nielsen & Treas LLC helps clients navigate governmental regulations and relevant laws. Nielsen & Treas LLC supports nonprofits at the local and national levels, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital researches pediatric diseases, cares for patients with these diseases, and educates and supports their families.

St. Jude treats conditions like immunodeficiencies, genetic diseases, and cancer, collectively called catastrophic diseases. Founded in 1962 and headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude accepts patients via physician referrals and treats about 7,800 children, teenagers, and young adults annually at any given time. It also operates facilities on-site for patients needing hospitalization during treatment. St. Jude’s patients are part of ongoing clinical trials that research catastrophic diseases and how to treat them, including gene therapy, marrow transplants, and cellular chemistry.

Multiple sources fund St. Jude’s efforts. ALSAC is the organization that manages St. Jude’s donations from the public, as well as their research grants. St. Jude is the only pediatric research hospital funded by a grant from the National Cancer Institute.