Kiwanis Club of Williamsport strongly supporting youth programs
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Friendly, outgoing and serving with a purpose.
That is what the 60 members of the Kiwanis Club of Williamsport say the club is all about.
"Making a difference in our community!"
It is what is on their comprehensive website and what each of the members in Greater Williamsport believe.
A global organization of volunteers, Kiwanis is dedicated to improving the world "one child and one community at a time."
Members attend regular weekly meetings at Holiday Inn Express, 900 Pine St., where they have such fun and engage in fellowship, banter and most importantly prepare their programs that help to raise funds for various causes and plan many service projects to help the community.
Among the most notable of these activities was done during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with a ribbon cutting at the Kids United Playground dedication at Cochran Primary School on Sept. 13, 2021.
The club has several service projects that are children-focused and centered and strive to uplift youngsters by fostering their growth and empowering them for a brighter tomorrow.
These service projects include: Book supply for our Little Library at Cochran Primary School.
Early Learning Guides for STEP Resource Center; the annual Soap Box Derby June; Kids First Friday in August and Holiday Bells in December.
The Club is big on raising funds and donations supporting higher education through granting annual scholarships to graduating Key Club seniors.
Today, Miranda Kujawa, serves as club president. There are many ways the club engages with the children in the community and their families, including holding events like Breakfast with Santa, Blueberry Sales and hearing the latest from Kiwanis International visitors giving inspiring testimonials.
Since 2018, the Club and Foundation have granted over $30,000 in scholarships.
The club honors its legacy membership. It will celebrate with 20 of its members who have achieved at least 25 years of membership with a Legion of Honor award.