Welcome to the home of Mystic Krewe of Caritas
(ca·ri·tas [kär′ē täs′] noun. meaning love for all people).
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Mystic Krewe of Caritas was founded to provide AIDS education to the community and financial support to AIDS Alabama through fundraising and wish list drives. Its main community fundraiser, a Mardi Gras Bal Masque, is the primary fundraiser for financial donations from the community.
Vision Statement:
Through both leadership and stewardship the Mystic Krewe of Caritas supports AIDS Alabama and its clientele gather financial and material resources in addition to providing AIDS education to the general community.
Motto:
In necessary things, unity; in dubious things, liberty; in all things, charity.
- St. Augustine
MKC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS.
Current News
Upcoming Events!
August 14, 2010 - Car Wash @ the Quest! Time TBD
August 21, 2010 - Red Hot for the Cause. Come have a great time at the casino (Old Car Heaven) and support AIDS Alabama. 5-8 p.m.
August 29, 2010 - MKC Women's Pageant @ Joe's. Stay tuned for more details.
September 25, 2010 - MKC King and Queen II Command Performance at Joe's.
September 26, 2010 - AIDS Walk
October 23, 2010 - MKC Men's pageant @ Joe's. Stay tuned for details.
November 6, 2010 - MKC Turnabout
January 8, 2011 - Royal Roll Call! Time for all current and past kings and queens from MKA, MKD, and MKC to bring out the bling one more time!
January 22, 2011 - Bal Masque III
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Past Events (in reverse chronological order)
January 23, 2010 - Congratulations to Jim Whisenant and Rebecca Haack, MKC King and Queen II! Congratulations also to Ms. Crystal Malone, stepping in as Ms. Caritas 2010!
January 23, 2010 - Bal Masque II: Garden of the Gods @ The Doubletree Hotel, Starts @ 7 P.M. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door or from any Krewe member. All ticket proceeds go toward the AIDS Alabama client fund. Black-tie optional.
January 22, 2010 - Captain's Party for Bal Masque II: Garden of the Gods @ Joe's on 7th. $10 admission.
October 26, 2009 - Announcing Mr and Ms Caritas 2010, Ms Vanessa Donielle and
Mr Rum Campbell! Congratulations our 1st Runner up Ms Crystal Malone and Mr Stephen Williams!
October 25, 2009 - Mr. and Ms. Caritas 2010 Pageant! Who will take home the crown? Pageant will be held at The Quest Club, 416 24th St N. at 8:30pm.
October 10, 2009 - King I and Queen I Command Performance!!! to be held at The Castle,
2223 4th Ave N at 8pm.
October 4, 2009 - Magic City AIDS Walk. To be held at Caldwell Park 1pm. Come out to support and walk for a cure!
July 8th, 2009 - Toga Party! This a new member recruitment party and Pandora's Box Art Auction. Will be held at the Castle, 2223 4th Ave N at 7pm.
January 24th, 2009 - Bal Masque I @ The Carver Theatre, Starts @ 8 P.M. Doors open at 7 P.M. Please come out and support the Krewe and AIDS Alabama!
November 15th, 2008 - Ads are now for sell for the Bal Masque I program! Please contact any member of the Krewe to purchase! The Bal will be held on January 24th, 2009 at the Carver Theatre.
Prices are: B&W $25 1/4 page $50 1/2 page $75 3/4 page $100 full page
Color $35 1/4 page $70 1/2 page $105 3/4 page $140 full page
October 11th, 2008 - Announcing your 2008 Mr and Ms Caritas, Mr. Octavius Montrese and Ms Khia Campbell! Congratulations to you both! Click here for more information regarding the pageant and pictures of the evening!
September 16th, 2008 - Birmingham Entertainment Coupon Books now on sale! $20.00 a piece, and over $2,000 in coupons available in each book! If you would like to purchase one and you do not live in Birmingham, please click here! Enter seller ID # 944533. Over 150+ cities to choose a customized book for!
September 15th, 2008 - Pictures added from the Coming Out Party! Check them out on the photos page! Thanks to everyone who came out and supported out first event!