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Serving the Children of the World
Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service and community minded
individuals who support children and young adults around the world. More than 500,000 Kiwanis family members in 79 countries make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling their resources to address issues. Through their efforts,
Kiwanis truly does "Serve the Children of the World."
What we do ..
evaluate childrens issues and community needs on an ongoing basis
conduct service projects to respond to those identified needs
maintain an active membership of people who have the desire and ability to serve their community
Meetings ..
are held each Thursday at 12:15pm at Anthony's in an atmosphere of fun, learning, and fellowship.
Service Projects ..
places continuing focus on needs of children including safety, child care, early
development, scholarship and many other related needs.
address specific needs within the community, such as working to stop substance
abuse, helping the elderly, promoting literacy, supporting youth sports and recreation, responding to disasters, and supporting specific persons in need.
Related Clubs
Kiwanis also plays a special role in developing future generations through: K-Kids for elementary schools, Builders Clubs at junior highs, Key Clubs in high school, and Circle K at college level.
All Kiwanis organizations teach community service and leadership skills. In addition, Aktion Clubs are made up of adults with mental and physical disabilities who enthusiastically perform service to help others.
Worldwide
The entire Kiwanis family is committed to eliminating the devastating effects of iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), the worlds leading preventable cause of mental retardation. More than 1.5 billion people are at risk of suffering IDD because they do not receive enough iodine in their diet. But, because of Kiwanis efforts, many parents who have been affected by IDD are able to watch their children grow up healthy and reach their full physical and mental potential. The results of the IDD program will benefit every future generation.
Community Leaders
A Kiwanis club is a snapshot of its community, with members from all walks of life and at every step of the career ladder. They are unified in their belief that children and their communities benefit from the efforts of a proficient group of caring and involved volunteers. In a typical year, Kiwanis clubs invest more than 5.7 million hours and $135 million worldwide. Through these efforts, Kiwanis leaves a lasting impression on future generations.