When Melissa Bynum attended her first Kiwanis International convention in 2022, she heard a lot about the Kiwanis causes: health and nutrition, education and literacy, and youth leadership development. The “literacy” concept particularly caught her attention.
Arizona auction has raised millions for kids
Going once. Going twice. Sold! For 75 years, those words have been representative of a fundraising tradition for the Kiwanis Club of Prescott, Arizona, U.S. In that time, the club’s annual auction has helped support children and families in the area — raising more than US$4 million in the past 50 years alone.
An inclusive day of play in Barbados
The Kiwanis Pride of Barbados Club offers fun for kids of all abilities.
Tiny houses keep families together
The Kiwanis Club of Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S., provides new homes for a community shelter.
Virginia Kiwanis club opens three Little Free Libraries
Kiwanis partnerships that support literacy and learning helped make students part of the project.
Teen theater troupe connects with student audiences
Plays tackle tough topics with Kiwanis support.
Teaching kids to fish
Children and their families enjoy a timeless activity thanks to Illinois Kiwanians.
Drum corps competition and fundraiser marches into third decade
In Mankato, Minnesota, the Kiwanis Thunder of Drums draws up to 2,500 people each year.
San Carlos Kiwanis Club’s foundation launches “Support Ukraine”
With the hardships of Ukraine front and center in our daily news, our members are aware of the suffering of the Ukrainian people and are eager to help. That gave me an idea: to have members (and friends of members) purchase pajamas for Ukrainian children.
Growing kids’ futures one seed at a time
Thanks to Kiwanis, kids in Oklahoma are building a greenhouse to grow produce — and job skills.