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Scholarship Apps Online!

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Latest News, Scholarship Success Stories

So many of us have experienced our “Kiwanis Moment” while volunteering alongside a member of our Service Leadership Programs (SLP). Now is the time to encourage qualified SLP members to submit their scholarship application to the Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund, helping them to access secondary educational opportunities that might not otherwise be available to them. Circle […]

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Service by Kiwanis

Posted on October 16, 2021 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Grant Success Stories, Latest News

Utilizing a matching grant from the Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund, the Spring Valley Kiwanis Club Foundation hosted a series of First Responder/Essential Worker appreciation meals over a four-month period. Club members purchased meals from three local restaurants who were affected by the pandemic and delivered these meals to local sheriff stations, fire stations and to health […]

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Bike Safety with Palmdale Kiwanis

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Grant Success Stories, Latest News, Success Stories

According to the National Traffic Safety Board, 426,000 children were injured in bicycle collisions in 2019. With this sobering statistic in mind, and knowing more children had been cycling in recent months due to the pandemic, the Kiwanis Club of Palmdale – with the help of a grant from the Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund – hosted […]

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Meet Mary

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Latest News, Scholarship Success Stories, Success Stories

Mary Minasyan, a second year student attending UCLA , received the Kenneth C. Forror, M.D. Scholarship in 2020.  Read her thank you letter below: “Last year, I had the honor of being awarded the 2020 Kenneth C. Forror, M.D. scholarship. I am writing to share my thanks for all of the support you have provided […]

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Registration is Open!

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Latest News, Upcoming Events

Registration for our 2021 Red, White or Brews Virtual Tailgate is now open! Be a part of our first-ever virtual tailgate which will include both a live and silent auction, fun, fellowship, and music – all benefiting the youth we serve. We have a lineup that will keep you both inspired and entertained. Tickets start […]

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Meet Lia

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Latest News, Scholarship Success Stories

With Thanksgiving break coming to a close, I would like to take the time to share how thankful I am for Key Club and the CNH Children’s Fund! If you don’t already know, I serve Division 15 East as their Lieutenant Governor for the 2020-2021 term. Over the past three years in Key Club, I […]

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We’ve Received a Silver Seal!

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Latest News

The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, doing business as the Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund, just earned a 2020 Silver Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar. Now our community members, as well as 10+ million GuideStar users, can find in-depth financial information about our organization. Plus, we’ve provided fresh information to 200+ charitable websites and […]

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Meet Dennis

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Latest News, Scholarship Success Stories

This scholarship from the Cal‐Nev‐Ha Children’s Fund helped me pay for tuition at UCLA and has served as an acknowledgement of my impact during my time in Key Club. This in turn encouraged me to seek out opportunities to help my community, no matter where I am in the world, as I graduate from high […]

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COVID-19 Grants Available

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Latest News

UPDATE: Thanks to our generous donors, we awarded nearly $22,000 to Kiwanis clubs throughout the Cal-Nev-Ha District. Unfortunately, we have exceeded the budget for this program and are no longer accepting applications for the COVID-19 Community Assistance Grant Program.   The Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund is pleased to announce the COVID-19 Community Assistance Grant Program to assist […]

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Kiwanis: A Way of Life

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Jennifer Chaves in Featured News, Latest News

The Bert Shoemaker award was established in 1989 by the Kiwanis Club of Golden Gate-Pacific in memory of Dr. H. O. “Bert” Shoemaker, Sr., who was a charter member of that club. For almost 60 years, Bert maintained a record of perfect attendance and was a continual source of inspiration to members of his club […]

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