What We Do

Kids in the Dayton area benefit from club-sponsored projects as well as hands-on volunteer service in support of local organizations. What’s more, the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Ohio Foundation awards grants to worthy programs for children.

Kiwanis Club Projects

Kiwanis Club of Dayton sponsors a variety of projects assisting children locally and worldwide. Some of our annual projects include:

  • Coats for Kids – We furnish 50-75 new winter coats, hats and gloves for needy families with infants and toddlers.
  • Family Christmas Event – We organize a party complete with presents for children, personal care gift bags for parents/guardians and a visit from Santa.
  • Kiwanis Cakes for Kids – We deliver a fresh baked and decorated birthday cake to children who might otherwise be without one.
  • Board Books for Babies – We promote literacy by collecting 1,000 new or gently used “board” books for babies. Help Me Grow/Brighter Futures uses the books with young parents, encouraging them to read with their children right from the start.

Hands-on Volunteer Service

Kiwanis and Key Club members at the Special Olympics track and field competition

Kiwanis Club of Dayton members are known for lending a hand to organizations serving children. We support Special Olympics by volunteering at the annual bowling tournament and track/field competitions. Additional agencies served include the Salvation Army’s Kroc Center, The FoodBank, The Hope Center…and many more.

Community Grants Program

Kiwanis Club of Dayton, Ohio Foundation offers grants for projects making a positive impact on children in the Greater Dayton area. Projects must be consistent with the ideals and objectives of Kiwanis International as well as the core service interests of Kiwanis Club of Dayton.

Eligibility – The Foundation welcomes grant requests from not for profit agencies and organizations. The Foundation will make no grants to individuals. Only grant requests for projects located in the Kiwanis Club of Dayton Ohio service area, as determined by the Foundation board, will be considered.

Application Process – Use the Community Grant Application form available below. The form includes instructions for completing and submitting the grant application. Grant requests may be submitted at any time throughout the Foundation’s fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). The Foundation board generally meets quarterly.

Are you ready to join us? Contact us to apply for Kiwanis club membership.

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