“Children who know how to ride bicycles safely are much less likely to injure themselves or others,” stated Richard Campbell, treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of El Cajon Valley. That’s why on January 25, 2020, the club hosted their first ever bike rodeo. With the help of a Pediatric Trauma Program grant from the Cal-Nev-Ha […]
The City of West Covina, CA has held an annual Easter Egg Hunt in their community for many years. Due to budget cuts, however, the City of West Covina was unable to host this yearly event in 2019, much to the disappointment of thousands of children who look forward to attending each year. That’s when […]
“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 […]
