We are a service organization with a focus on youth and youth programs. Locally, we support programs that provide weekend food for school aged children in Kettering and Centerville. We have a special relationship with Kettering Commons, an outreach mission of St Vincent DePaul who provides housing for families who would otherwise be homeless. We sponsor Key Clubs at 3 area high schools as well as a Kiwanis Builders club at a local middle school. Club operations are funded by member dues, all profits from fundraising go to serving the community.
OUR ROOTS:
- The Kettering Kiwanis and Centerville Kiwanis Clubs were individually formed in the 1950's
- The two clubs merged in 2008
- Originally, the club met weekly, using a dinner/speaker meeting format
- Currently, we meet twice monthly and try to alternate speaker / service activity
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Kettering Police Officer of the Year Award
- Centerville Americana Festival Sponsor
- Holiday @ Home parade participant
- Youth in Government Day sponsor
- $4,500 Scholarships annually
- $4,000 Family sponsored scholarships annually