This spring, the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation awarded $125,000 in scholarships to 85 well-deserving student leaders throughout the Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis International. The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation established its scholarship program in 1981 and since its inception has awarded more than $1,968,000 in scholarships to nearly 1,600 students, allowing students to focus on their studies and […]
I joined Key Club as a really timid freshman. That’s how most of us start out, right? I went into the club thinking that I would get a few service hours, go to a couple of general meetings, and that would be it. I didn’t join looking for a huge commitment, but I guess that’s […]
My name is Lisa Chong. I am currently a fourth year biochemistry major at UCLA. This upcoming year will be my fourth year in Circle K as well. Throughout college I have been quite involved in community service through Circle K but also through other clubs such as Achievement Scholars. This is one of the […]
Parents want their children to be successful in life. But how do you define success? For Kevin Nguyen’s parents, their definition of success is defined largely by the media: if you are wealthy, you will achieve success. And in their eyes, in order to become wealthy, you must attend a good college. So you must […]
My intellectual vitality has been the fuel to spreading love in my community–my goal is to leave this Earth not being remembered for doing great things, but doing great things solely for others. Starting at a young age, I have always had an impulsive urge to aid others in the most impactful way possible. […]
The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation is pleased to announce that six Kiwanians were recently elected to become Directors of our Board effective October 1, 2016. This group of professionals will join our current Directors who are tasked with shaping and steering our Foundation by providing their time, support, feedback and insight. Our Directors also support the […]
The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Board of Directors recently approved five grant requests from our partner hospitals totaling $93,485.85. These grants will be used by our partner hospitals in Oakland, San Diego, Madera, Honolulu and Reno to expand injury prevention programs; provide advanced pediatric training to doctors and nurses; and to purchase specialized pediatric medical equipment. […]
Going to the hospital can be scary for children. Help ease their fear by distributing these cuddly bears to your local hospital. And now is a great time to purchase our bears as they are half off! Other project ideas include distributing these bears to local law enforcement agencies, fire departments and ambulance companies. First […]
On Saturday, April 11, 2015, Division 13 Kiwanis Clubs joined forces to hold a Bicycle Rodeo & Safety Fair in the parking lot of Downey High School. In partnership with the Downey Chamber of Commerce and the City of Downey’s 22nd Annual Street Faire, Kiwanis members along with their SLP members set the project in […]
Thanks in part to a grant from the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation, 225 children received a free bike helmet after completing a bicycle safety course sponsored by the Poway Kiwanis club. More than 200 children and their families attended the Kiwanis Kids Safety Fair on June 20th where they were invited to bring their bike in […]
