Our Kiwanis club participates in a variety of projects throughout the year that involve fundraising, community service, and assisting children locally and worldwide. Additionally, we have speakers at our weekly meetings to explore topics of interest to the membership. We engage in a number of social activities to share experiences, talents and our collective interests. All represent great opportunities for service, friendships and personal growth.
Below are projects and activities in which we are currently involved:
Assembling Weekend snack packs for food insecure children – Weekly on Thursdays at 9:30 am at First United Methodist Church
Glen Ellyn Children’s Resource Center – provide refreshments, tutoring and weekly snack packs
Summer snack pack (GEPL)
Food Drive – April& September food collected & proceeds go to the Glen House Food Pantry
Go Baby Go – June
Fish Release – October release fish in Lake Ellyn in partnership with Glen Ellyn Park District
Halloween Festival – October in partnership with Glen Ellyn Chamber of Commerce
Secret Santa – December for the children in partnership with the Glen Ellyn Junior Women Club
Below are fundraising activities we hold throughout the year:
Bowl-A-Thon – January
Onion & Hanging Basket Sale – March thru April
Holiday Nuts Sale – November/December – Sale of nuts and chocolates for Holiday gift giving
Service Leadership Programs
Our club mentors youth in grades 6-12 through our sponsorship of Service Leadership Programs. These programs were formed by Kiwanis International to empower people at every stage of life to become competent, capable, and compassionate leaders by helping them learn to help others. They also enable young leaders to serve their communities and open doors for them to change the world.
Our Kiwanis Club supports Key Club service projects, facilitate their meetings, provides mentorships and college scholarships for the Key Club students. We are currently sponsoring the following Kiwanis Key Clubs:
We support Builders Club service projects, facilitate their meetings and provide mentorships. Our Kiwanis Club brings in food and treats and recognizes, supports and encourages the kids, through example, so they feel empowered to do great things in their communities. We sponsor the following Kiwanis Builders Clubs:
Glen Crest Middle School Builder’s Club
Kiwanis Aktion Club is for adults living with disabilities
Our Kiwanis Club supports the social programs of Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, WSDRA in Carol Stream.
Scholarships and grants
We provided scholarships to 2 high school Seniors from Glenbard West and 2 high school Seniors from Glenbard South. We also provided a scholarship to Teen Parent Connection.
🛍️♻️ Looking for something fun to do? Stop by the Spring Clean Flea Market on Saturday, May 17, at Maryknoll Park in Glen Ellyn! Browse items from 90+ local vendors, including gently used clothes, housewares, and other hidden gems. Shopper admission is free, and most vendors will accept cash only.
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Projects and Activities
Our Kiwanis club participates in a variety of projects throughout the year that involve fundraising, community service, and assisting children locally and worldwide. Additionally, we have speakers at our weekly meetings to explore topics of interest to the membership. We engage in a number of social activities to share experiences, talents and our collective interests. All represent great opportunities for service, friendships and personal growth.
Below are projects and activities in which we are currently involved:
Below are fundraising activities we hold throughout the year:
Service Leadership Programs
Our club mentors youth in grades 6-12 through our sponsorship of Service Leadership Programs. These programs were formed by Kiwanis International to empower people at every stage of life to become competent, capable, and compassionate leaders by helping them learn to help others. They also enable young leaders to serve their communities and open doors for them to change the world.
Kiwanis Key Club is for students ages 14-18
Our Kiwanis Club supports Key Club service projects, facilitate their meetings, provides mentorships and college scholarships for the Key Club students. We are currently sponsoring the following Kiwanis Key Clubs:
Kiwanis Builders Club is for students ages 11-14
We support Builders Club service projects, facilitate their meetings and provide mentorships. Our Kiwanis Club brings in food and treats and recognizes, supports and encourages the kids, through example, so they feel empowered to do great things in their communities. We sponsor the following Kiwanis Builders Clubs:
Kiwanis Aktion Club is for adults living with disabilities
Our Kiwanis Club supports the social programs of Western DuPage Special Recreation Association, WSDRA in Carol Stream.
Scholarships and grants
We provided scholarships to 2 high school Seniors from Glenbard West and 2 high school Seniors from Glenbard South. We also provided a scholarship to Teen Parent Connection.
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Join us Friday, 5/16 @ 10am at Dunkin' – 880 W. Army Trail Rd, Carol Stream - to support Special Olympics Illinois and our local heroes in blue!
The WDSRA Athletics Team will be at Dunkin'! Come grab a coffee & donut, snap a selfie with the team, and show your support for an amazing cause!
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🛍️♻️ Looking for something fun to do? Stop by the Spring Clean Flea Market on Saturday, May 17, at Maryknoll Park in Glen Ellyn! Browse items from 90+ local vendors, including gently used clothes, housewares, and other hidden gems. Shopper admission is free, and most vendors will accept cash only.
📅 Date: Saturday, May 17
🕚 Time: 11 am to 4 pm
📍 Address: 845 Pershing Avenue, Glen Ellyn ... See MoreSee Less
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A variety of hanging plants are still available for pick up May 9 & 10 Order at k04152.site.kiwanis.org/2025-hanging-basket-sale/ ... See MoreSee Less
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A variety of hanging plants are still available for pick up May 9 & 10 Order at k04152.site.kiwanis.org/2025-hanging-basket-sale/ ... See MoreSee Less
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