“As I’m entering my 3rd year at UCSB, I can’t explain how grateful I am for being a McElwain scholarship recipient. I have been working two jobs this summer to pay for my future study abroad plans, and it constantly reminds me of my luck in not having to work during school too. During the […]
After several devastating fires that ravaged California and Nevada in recent years, safety was on the minds of everyone in the town of Healdsburg. That’s why on September 28th, the Kiwanis Clubs of Healdsburg and Cloverdale partnered with 16 outside organizations to host a Community Safety Fair! The clubs, along with the Healdsburg Fire Department, […]
The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation annually invites each of our partner hospitals to apply for a grant for unfunded needs directly related to pediatric trauma and injury prevention. Since 2014, Valley Children’s Hospital has utilized our grant to host their annual Seat Check Saturday event, assisting thousands of families by teaching them the proper use and […]
Books spark the imaginations of children and change their lives as they read them. However, with libraries across the nation slowly disappearing and the inability of many families to afford books, many children have no access to books, especially those in under-served communities. That’s why the Kiwanis Literacy Club of Southern California stepped in to […]
Safety education is one of the most critical ways to reduce preventable injuries and trauma, especially among our children. The Kiwanis Club of Amador County saw the need for this type of education in their community, so with the help of a PTP grant from the Foundation, the club hosted a Safety Awareness Day at […]
Though difficult to think about, we must always be prepared should the unthinkable happen. For instance, what will happen in the event of a car collision that leaves parents unable to speak for their small children? The Kiwanis Club of Carmichael recognized this concern, and with the help of a Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) grant […]
Dear CNH Kiwanis Foundation, I am writing to thank you for your generous $15,850 scholarship. I was ecstatic and appreciative to learn that I was selected as the recipient of the Loretta Barksdale-McElwain Scholarship. Receiving this scholarship will definitely reduce my financial assistance as I continue my education and allow me to concentrate on my […]
Hi there! My name is Jakob Woo-Ming. I am currently a fourth year Media Studies major and Sociology minor at California State University San Marcos. I am entering my final year, and this will be my fifth year with Circle K International and Kiwanis. And this year, I have the honor of being awarded the […]
Keeping our young athletes safe as they play sports is critical. That’s why on April 15, 2018, the Kiwanis Club of Alpine held a Home Run Derby for the Alpine American Little League to teach players and their families about the importance of Pediatric Trauma Prevention (PTP). Members of the Little League competed to hit […]
Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes a popular activity among children and adults alike: swimming! It’s important to keep our children safe as they swim, which is why the Kiwanis Club of Galt utilized a Pediatric Trauma Prevention (PTP) grant from the Foundation to offer swimming lessons to underprivileged children in […]
