activities · 28
what they do
direct service · 23
- Addresses iodine deficiency disordersEngages in efforts to address iodine deficiency disorders as a preventable cause of mental health issues.
- Administers undergraduate scholarship program College Scholarships for Youth MembersProvides scholarship opportunities for students through an undergraduate college scholarship program planned for 2026.
- Administers undergraduate scholarship program College Scholarships for Youth MembersProvides college scholarship opportunities for students as part of its 2026 programming.
- Administers undergraduate scholarship program College Scholarships for Youth MembersProvides scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students, with programming planned for 2026.
- Community Event Hosting and SupportOrganizes and supports various community events, including races, providing meals for school staff and military personnel, and hosting holiday events.
- Distributes school supplies and holiday support to studentsProvides backpacks and school supplies during school open houses and supports children in the West Valley through a "Kiwanis Santa" holiday initiative.
- Global health advocacy and disease prevention Mass Immunization & Preventive Health ScreeningsEngages in global health initiatives, including efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus and addressing iodine deficiency disorders as a preventable cause of cognitive impairment.
- Global health initiative to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus Mass Immunization & Preventive Health ScreeningsWorks to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus globally as part of its service mission.
- Hosts community events and holiday programs Veteran Commemoration and Memorial EventsOrganizes and sponsors community events such as a Fourth of July celebration at the New Life Center and a "Kiwanis Santa" initiative to support children in the West Valley during the holidays.
- Hosts seasonal community events Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes and hosts community events such as a Fourth of July celebration at the New Life Center and a race event held on February 26, 2022, in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
- Organizes community breakfast events Community Breakfast & Food EventsHosts omelette and breakfast events for community members, school staff, and military personnel, including events at Luke Air Force Base, Avondale Senior Center, Avondale Community Center, and for the Litchfield Elementary School District Food Service Department and teachers at Mabel Padgett Elementary School.
- Organizes community breakfast events for public service groups Community Breakfast & Food EventsHosts omelette and breakfast events for teachers, food service staff, airmen, seniors, and community members at locations including Mabel Padgett Elementary, Luke Air Force Base, Avondale Senior Center, and Avondale Community Center.
- Organizes community events and meal service initiatives Community Breakfast & Food EventsHosts and sponsors community events such as a Fourth of July celebration, organized races, and breakfast programs for teachers, school staff, students, seniors, and military personnel, including omelette stations at various locations.
- Organizes local fundraising or awareness racesOrganized a race event on February 26, 2022, in Litchfield Park, Arizona, starting and ending at the Litchfield Park Recreation Center.
- Provision of School Supplies Back-to-School Supply DistributionSponsors and provides backpacks and school supplies to students at local schools.
- Scholarship Programs Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides undergraduate college scholarship opportunities for students, specifically for the year 2026.
- Sponsors school supply and backpack distribution Back-to-School Supply DistributionDistributed 50 backpacks and school supplies to students at Imagine Desert West Middle School during its Open House event.
- Support for Children in Need Back-to-School Supply DistributionProvides support to children in the West Valley through initiatives like "Kiwanis Santa."
- Supports Aktion Club chapters Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsProvides support to adult service clubs for individuals with disabilities, including the Avondale Aktion Club and The Opportunity Tree Aktion Club.
- Supports Aktion Clubs for adults with disabilities Adaptive Social and Recreational ProgramsProvides direct support to Aktion Clubs including The Opportunity Tree and Avondale Aktion Club, which engage adults with disabilities in service leadership.
- Supports youth service clubs across schools and communities Youth Service Club SponsorshipProvides ongoing support to multiple Key Clubs, Builder’s Clubs, and K-Kids chapters in the West Valley, including at high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools, as well as homeschool programs.
- Supports youth service clubs in West Valley schools and homeschool programs Youth Service Club SponsorshipProvides direct support to multiple Key Clubs, Builder’s Clubs, and K-Kids chapters in high schools, middle schools, elementary schools, and homeschool programs across the West Valley, including in Surprise, Avondale, and Litchfield Park, AZ. Three homeschool-focused clubs earned Diamond Level Distinguished Club awards for two consecutive years.
- Supports youth service clubs in the West Valley Youth Service Club SponsorshipProvides ongoing support to multiple Key Club, Builder’s Club, and K-Kids chapters in the West Valley, including schools such as Millennium High School, Verrado Middle School, and Litchfield Elementary, with recognition of high-performing clubs at the international level.
capacity building · 5
- Develops youth leaders through Service Leadership Programs Youth Civic Leadership TrainingBuilds leadership and service capacity among youth by supporting Kiwanis’ Service Leadership Programs, including strategic planning and program development.
- Leadership development through Service Leadership Programs Youth Civic Leadership TrainingDevelops youth leaders and service volunteers by supporting Kiwanis’ Service Leadership Programs, including strategic planning and program implementation at the club and district levels.
- Leadership development through Service Leadership Programs Youth Civic Leadership TrainingDevelops youth leaders and service volunteers by supporting Kiwanis’ Service Leadership Programs and their strategic initiatives.
- Plans expansion of Kiwanis service network Youth Civic Leadership TrainingPlans to establish new Kiwanis satellite clubs in Surprise and Buckeye, Arizona, to expand community service and youth leadership reach.
- Support for Service Leadership Programs (SLP) Clubs Youth Civic Leadership TrainingSupports various Service Leadership Programs (SLP) clubs, including K-Kids, Builder’s Clubs, and Key Clubs, in schools and communities, and develops leaders and service volunteers through these programs. This includes forming new clubs and providing ongoing support.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Addressing critical needs of young children young_children_priority_oneThe organization prioritizes the well-being of young children by focusing on projects related to pediatric trauma, safety, child care, early development, infant health, nutrition, and parenting skills, recognizing these as foundational for healthy development.
- Addressing critical needs of young children Young Children: Priority OneThe organization prioritizes the well-being of young children by focusing on projects related to pediatric trauma, safety, child care, early development, infant health, nutrition, and parenting skills.
- Addressing critical needs of young children young_children_priority_oneThrough its "Young Children: Priority One" program, the organization focuses on projects that address essential needs of children, including pediatric trauma, safety, early development, health, nutrition, and parenting skills.
- Expanding service impact through satellite club development satellite_club_expansionThe organization actively recruits new members to establish satellite clubs, thereby increasing its reach and capacity to serve the community.
- Fostering leadership and community engagement through service and education leadership_developmentThe organization develops future leaders and encourages community involvement by providing opportunities for members to gain insights into community issues, network professionally, develop leadership skills through volunteering, and support service leadership programs for various age groups and abilities.
- Fostering leadership and community engagement through service and education leadership_developmentThe organization develops future leaders and encourages community involvement by providing opportunities for members to gain insights into community issues, network professionally, develop leadership skills through volunteering, and support various service leadership programs for individuals of all ages and abilities.
- Fostering leadership and community engagement through service and education leadership_development_through_serviceThe organization develops future leaders and encourages community involvement by providing opportunities for members to gain insights into local and global issues, develop leadership skills through volunteering, and support educational programs like scholarships and youth transition initiatives. This approach aims to build a stronger generation of leaders and service volunteers across all age groups and abilities.
- Fostering leadership and community engagement through service-learning and networking leadership_development_through_serviceThe organization develops future leaders and service volunteers by engaging members of all ages in community projects, providing insights into local and global issues, and offering platforms for professional networking and skill development.
- Supporting youth development and education youth_development_and_educationThe organization invests in the education and development of young people through scholarship programs, initiatives for youth transitioning to post-graduation life, and support for homeless youth.
- Supporting youth development and education youth_developmentThe organization invests in the future of young people by offering annual scholarship programs for college and undergraduate applicants, supporting youth transitioning to post-graduation life, and addressing the critical needs of children in areas such as health, safety, and early development.
- Supporting youth education and development youth_developmentThe organization invests in the future of young people by offering annual scholarship programs for college and undergraduate applicants and by supporting youth transitioning to post-graduation life through specific programs.
named programs · 23
what they call their work
Aktion Club
Student leadership program for adults with disabilities, supported at Avondale and The Opportunity Tree.
Annual Race
A 5K/10K race event in Litchfield Park, AZ, to raise funds for projects.
Avondale Community Center Omelets
Made omelets for the Avondale Community Center.
Backpack and School Supplies Drive
Sponsored 50 backpacks and supplies for students at Imagine Desert West Middle School.
Builder’s Club
Middle school student leadership program supported at Western Sky, Thomas Heck, Verrado Middle Schools, and AZ West Valley.
Commitment to WMEC
Support for WMEC (unspecified organization).
Community Garden
Supports a community garden.
FREE Swim Day
Provides a free community swim day.
Food Bank Support
Provides support to local food banks.
Fourth of July Event
Hosted an event at the New Life Center.
Homeless Youth Connection
Supports homeless youth.
Jumpstart: Life After Graduation
Program focused on supporting students after graduation.
K-Kids
Elementary school student leadership program supported at Wildflower Accelerated Academy, Litchfield Elementary School, Verrado Elementary, and Corte Sierra Elementary.
Key Club
High school student leadership program supported at Millennium, Canyon View, Valley Vista, Verrado, Dysart, Desert Edge, Agua Fria, Shadow Ridge, Highland Prep Surprise, and AZ West Valley high schools.
Kiwanis Santa
Supports West Valley children during the holiday season.
Meals of Joy Duck Derby
Event in Verrado to support Meals of Joy.
Mother’s Day Omelette Station
Provided an omelette station at the Avondale Senior Center.
Omelette Breakfasts for Airmen
Provided omelette breakfasts to 200 airmen at Luke AFB with Hickman's Eggs.
Scholarship Program
Provides college and undergraduate scholarships to students.
Teacher Appreciation Breakfasts
Sponsored breakfasts for teachers and food service department staff in the Litchfield Elementary School District.
Trout Derby
Community event.
Turkey for Troops
Provides support to troops.
Young Children: Priority One
Focuses on projects addressing the needs of children in pediatric trauma, safety, child care, early development, infant health, nutrition, and parenting skills.
relationships · 33
who they work with
- AZ West Valley Builder’s Club Partner — Supported program
- AZ West Valley Key Club Partner — Supported program
- Agua Fria High School Key Club Partner — Supported program
- Avondale Aktion Club Partner — Supported program
- Avondale Community Center Partner — Prepared omelets for the center.
- Avondale Senior Center Partner — Operated a Mother's Day Omelette Station at the center.
- Canyon View High School Key Club Partner — Supported program
- Corte Sierra Elementary K-Kids Partner — Supported program
- Desert Edge High School Key Club Partner — Supported program
- Dysart High Key Club Partner — Supported program
- Hickman's Eggs Partner — Collaborated to provide omelette breakfasts for airmen at Luke AFB.
- Highland Prep Surprise Partner — Supported program
- Imagine Desert West Middle School Partner — Sponsored backpacks and supplies for students at their Open House.
- Kiwanis Club of Gadsden Partner — Erica Stephens joined the Kiwanis Club of Gadsden in Alabama.
- Kiwanis International Network — Member of Kiwanis International network
- Kiwanis International Network — The Kiwanis Club of Litchfield is part of Kiwanis International.
- Kiwanis International Partner — Supports the strategic plans and initiatives of Kiwanis’ Service Leadership Programs.
- Litchfield Elementary School District (LESD) Partner — Provided breakfast for teachers at Mabel Padgett Elementary School and sponsored breakfast for the Food Service Department.
- Litchfield Elementary School K-Kids Partner — Supported program
- Mabel Padgett Elementary school Partner — Provided breakfast for teachers.
- Meals of Joy Partner — Participated in the Meals of Joy Duck Derby in Verrado.
- Millennium High School Key Club Partner — Supported program
- New Life Center Partner — Hosted a Fourth of July event at the center.
- Shadow Ridge High School Key Club Partner — Supported program
- The Opportunity Tree Aktion Club Partner — Supported program
- Thomas Heck Middle School Builder’s Club Partner — Supported program
- Valley Vista Key Club Partner — Supported program
- Verrado Elementary K-Kids Partner — Supported program
- Verrado High School Key Club Partner — Supported program
- Verrado Middle School Builder’s Club Partner — Supported program
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