What We Do

The Kiwanis Club of West Seattle looks to start and support projects that promote 

  • Health and nutrition,
  • Education and literacy,
  • Youth leadership development. 

Kiwanis sponsors the following youth groups to teach leadership and community service:

Circle K (CKI) Sponsorship

Our Kiwanis club supports CKI service project, assists with funding and fund raising, provides mentorship, brings snacks to meetings, and helps with transportation.

Key Club Sponsorships

Our Kiwanis club supports and sponsors Key Club service projects that facilitate the Key Club meetings at Chief Sealth International and West Seattle High Schools.

SOUTH SEATTLE COLLEGE FOUNDATION

We contribute annually to a scholarship fund which is currently assisting with fees and books at South Seattle College.

Kiwanis Builders Club Sponsor

Our Kiwanis Club supports Builders Club service projects, facilitate the Builders Club meetings, provide mentorships.

Kiwanis Terrific Kids Sponsor

Pizza, certificates, pens and ice cream coupons! We honor student achievement through their deeds and actions at school. We are currently waiting for more members to sponsor a Kiwanis Terrific Kids club.

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

Scout Troop 284 & 8284

We sponsor Scout Troops 284 and 8284 providing leadership, mentoring, financial assistance.

COMMUNITY SERVICES: Kiwanis Community Service Projects

Members work repairing and package items for families at Westside Baby.

Young Children Priority One Improving the life, safety, and health of the children of West Seattle.  

Camp Casey: Summer camp opportunity for children with physical challenges. 

Adopt A Street – Fauntleroy from California to Kenyon

 

The Kiwanis Club acknowledges that we are on the traditional land of the First People of Seattle, the Duwamish people past and present, and honor with gratitude the land itself and the Duwamish Tribe. 

HEALTH CARE ISSUES

KCCP – Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program 

Partnering with other Clubs in the Pacific Northwest and Children’s Hospitals to provide fellowships on Cancer Research. 

Kiwanis S.I.G.N. Project: Working to create worldwide fractured bone repair.  The West Seattle Kiwanis Club, members of the Community, and members of the Club have donated thousands of dollars to SIGN. Click here to learn more.

Eliminate MNT Kiwanis International 2nd worldwide service project is to eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) 

SOS – Save Old Spectacles Recycle old eyeglasses around the world. 

What projects would you like to see in West Seattle to help our youth? Contact us, join us and make a difference!

We are collecting new unwrapped toys for Toys For Tots until Dec. 10. Bring the toys to the Farmers’ Market on Sunday in October & November or to our partners:

SERVICE PROJECTS CURRENTLY ADOPTED BY KIWANIS CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE

SERVICE PROJECTS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY KIWANIS CLUB OF WEST SEATTLE

Boyer Preschool & Clinic, United Cerebral Palsy, Builders Clubs, Circle K International, Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Union Gospel Mission, Millionair Club, Athletic Team Trading Cards, Preschools, High School Music Programs, Environmental Projects – stream recovery, tree planting, invasive species removal

SUNDAY, DEC. 15 DURING THE FARMERS’ MARKET OUTSIDE EASY STREET. BRING YOUR NEW OR LIGHTLY USED WARM CLOTHING BETWEEN 10 AM AND 1:00 PM. HOT CHOCOLATE WILL BE SERVED THANKS TO HUSKY DELI.

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