The City of West Covina, CA annually hosts Easter and Halloween-themed events for the children in their community; however, the Kiwanis Club of West Covina noticed a lack of Christmas-themed celebrations in their city. “There is a Tree Lighting at one of the city’s malls, but that seems to be geared to parents and is […]
“This scholarship was able to help me reach my educational goals by contributing to my 2020 Fall Quarter Tuition at the University of California, Davis. Specifically, the Kenneth C. Forror, M.D. Scholarship allowed me to receive Equitable Access at UC Davis, which is a program for undergraduate students, like myself, to access a variety of […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly impacted families and communities all across the United States, including those in Simi Valley. In response, the Kiwanis Club of Simi Valley hosted the Great American Food Drive on Saturday, August 29th, 2020 to collect food and donations to aid families who have been greatly impacted by the pandemic. The […]
“I am grateful to the Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund for this amazing opportunity and for subsequently helping me with my educational endeavors. I’m majoring in Biology and entering the Honors College at UNR, and I’m hoping to get accepted into UNR and UNLV’S BS/DMD Program, which would aim to allow me to enter dental school early. […]
“I would like to properly thank you for choosing me as a recipient for the 2020 Richard and Cheryl Olmstead Scholarship. When I first joined KIWIN’S in my sophomore year, I was unsure of what I would accomplish within the club and Kiwanis organization. Now, as a graduated senior heading into my first year of […]
Brother Benno’s was started by Brother Benno Garrity, a Benedictine monk who worked tirelessly to serve the people in need in Oceanside, CA. What began as a soup kitchen in 1983 has evolved into the Brother Benno Foundation, a non-profit that serves the communities in most need in the Oceanside area through a multitude of […]
“Thank you for selecting me to be the recipient of the 2020 Kenneth C. Forror, M.D. Scholarship! I loved serving in Key Club and it was an honor to be chosen for this scholarship. This scholarship means a lot to me because it aids greatly with my tuition cost. Coming from a middle‐class family who […]
“Kiwanis and College. Of course they are two different entities, yet they still have great impacts on people’s lives. Kiwanis International doesn’t only have an impact on the children in a leadership sense, they provide financial opportunities as well. Much can be learned from college, but for me, I might not have even gone to […]
Medical professionals and first responders in our communities have been hard at work on the front lines since the COVID-19 pandemic first began in March 2020. As a gesture of appreciation for their tireless efforts to protect us and our loved ones, the Kiwanis Club of Greater Sacramento honored medical professionals at the UC Davis […]
“As a low‐income student, the cost of college was always a thought in my mind. I was constantly reminded of the reality of being accepted into my dream college and not being able to afford it. Thanks to the Cal‐Nev‐Ha Children’s Fund, a huge weight has been lifted off of my shoulders. The CNH Children’s […]
