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 Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund, 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 where they were invited to bring their bike in for a free […]
Finally . . . an outlet cover that isn’t a choke hazard! SafetyCaps patented design includes recessed holes, just like a pacifier. What does that mean? If a child were to somehow swallow an outlet cover – which, at 2 1/4″ wide would be a feat – the recessed holes would allow a child to […]
Join us for a reception on Friday, August 14th at 6:00 p.m. as we kick off the celebration of the Foundation’s 50th Anniversary. Come celebrate Five Decades of Service with light hors d’oeuvres and a no host bar. This reception will be held during the 2015 Kiwanis District Convention in Sacramento, and is limited to […]
Give because you care. Give to make a change. Give to make a difference. #GivingTuesday. We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Now in its third year, #GivingTuesday is a worldwide movement that celebrates the power of giving […]
Iris La, 2012 McElwain Recipient: Four years ago, my mom got mugged in a department store parking lot after I had told her I needed new tennis shoes for the upcoming tennis season. She lost everything, her wedding ring, pictures from her youth, and her happiness. When the police came they asked me for my […]
