Kiwanis Club International
How It Began
In 1915, a small group of businessmen in Detroit, Michigan, gathered together, seeking a way to promote fellowship. 90 years later, the Kiwanis club has become a global organization whose efforts and mission impact the lives of millions. The founders were an impassioned group, whose passion lives on today. The principle belief of the club is to enhance a community by enhancing its children.
Volunteer Work
K-kids - Was formed in North Lauderdale, Florida in the 1990, and adopted in 1998. There are nearly 800 clubs nationwide, and they teach elementary students the virtues, values, satisfaction, and joy of community service while also being involved in leadership development and citizenship education.
Builder's Club - A program for middle school-aged children launched in 1975 which now has 1,500 clubs worldwide. It provides lessons for pre-teens and middle-teens by urging them to help their communities.
Key Club International - This high school-based organization began in Sacramento California, in 1925. It now has over 5,000 clubs worldwide and provides teens with a way to develop leadership skills through community service.
Circle K International - A university based organization that was established in Pullman, Washington. It has encompasses 500 campuses worldwide, and gives the undergraduates and graduates a way to develop leadership, service, and fellowship skills.
Aktion Clubs - Created in October of 2000, Aktion Clubs help adults with disabilities to demonstrate their value to the community by doing other helpful activities.
Children
To Kiwanis, the needs of young children are very important. The help given by the Kiwanis Club is then distributed to causes such as parental care, nutrition programs, childcare and support, and trauma programs.
The Kiwanis International Office is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. For more information about the Kiwanis Club International, click here to visit their home page