Different Kiwanis Clubs, Same Mission

Although a little less than three years in existence, the Kiwanis Club of Carrollton has already made a donation to the Carrollton Fire Department, donated sleeping bags and pillows to a church assisting young children and awarded a $1,000 to a nominated Teenager of the Year.

The Kiwanis Club Of City Center is a 3,2,1 club; three hours of service, two hours of meeting and one hour of socializing each month . The Kiwanis Peninsula Seafood Festival is our largest fundraiser. We donate and often contribute our time to the following: Alcove Health, The Boys & Girls Club, ICCC Sunday Supper, Meals On Wheels, Mayor’s Book Club of Newport News, The Southeast Region Fishing Clinic, The Shoe Lady, VersAbility’s Thanksgiving luncheon and YMCA Bright Beginnings, just to name a few. The Newport News Airport Hero’s Lounge is our Signature Project. Meeting Times: The 2nd Wednesday of each month at 12noon at Primis Bank in City Center and on the 4th Wednesday of each month at a local restaurant. Contact: Jacquelin E. Wade, President at CityCenterKiwanis@gmail.com

The Kiwanis Club of Grafton is an organization in service of children and people in need in our community, our Country and around the world. The Club meets every Tuesday at 12:15 PM at Joe & Mimmas, 5742 George Washington Memorial Hwy (US 17) Grafton, VA.

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Hilton is an active club that enjoys volunteering with the Mayor’s Book Club, The Virginia Peninsula Foodbank, Soundscapes, the Newport News Police Foundation and sponsors the CKI at CNU, Key Clubs at Woodside, Warwick and Heritage High Schools and continues to build its Signature Project at Carver Elementary School. The Club also works with the YMCA’s Bright Beginnings, Salvation Army, VersAbility Thanksgiving meal, Thrive Peninsula, and EdMarc Holiday Gift Baskets are just some of Greater Hilton’s many community partnerships. MEETING TIMES: 1st & 3rd Mondays @ 6:00pm @ Cozzy’s Comedy Club, 9700 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 CONTACT: Joe Allen at (508) 479-9629.

The Kiwanis Club of Kiln Creek has been in Division 13 since June 2023. During our first 3 years, we accomplished our Signature Community Project by renovating the Kiln Creek Elementary School’s garden. The garden benefits the students, faculty, and staff. Kiln Creek Elementary has a high concentration of children with Autism and this garden offers them a space of calming peace, and belonging. We currently support the K-Kids Club; as well as making donations to the Kanga Closet that stores gently used or new clothes for students in need. Our members have and will continue to support numerous Pickleball tournaments, helping to raise funds for our club as well as other local non-profit organizations. We actively dedicate time and financial resources to support the community at Thrive, a local food bank. Lastly, our club is looking forward to hosting our 1st golf tournament this fall. Our meeting times are the 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month at Kiln Creek Resort at 6:00 pm. CONTACT: Lance Musser at lrmusser@aol.com.

The Kiwanis Club of Mercury 64 has proudly served the Hampton community for 61 years. For the past 59 years, they have hosted an annual breakfast for all of the new teachers for Hampton City Schools and provided many with gifts. Each year, over $7,500 is put back into the community through support of 12 local charities. In addition, their Jules Frank Scholarship grants up to $5,000 to a Peninsula Key Club member who has excelled in community service. The Club also sponsors the Bethel HS Key Club, Hampton HS Key Club and Kecoughtan HS Key Club. MEETING TIMES: Second and fourth Wednesdays at 9:00 AM at Peake Child Development Center, 1306 Thomas St, Rm 109, Hampton, VA. The Club also meets on the first and third Wednesdays via Zoom, also at 9:00am CONTACT: Joan Davis, President at JoanDavis05@gmail.com or Al Baker, Secretary at albaker38@cox.net.

The Kiwanis Club of Old Point Comfort was established May 7, 1981 sponsored by the Poquoson Kiwanis Club. MEETING TIMES: We meet at 11:00am on the second Saturday of each month (unless noted) at Golston Real Estate 7 E Mellen St, Hampton VA, 23663. CONTACT: Lance Jones, President at LanceJones2@yahoo.com

The Kiwanis Club of Poquoson has been supporting kids since October 26, 1974 through various service projects and fundraising efforts. MEETING TIMES: Tuesdays @ 7:30am at Tabernacle United Methodist, 831 Poquoson Ave, Poquoson, VA 23662. CONTACT: Steve Brosius at stevejanrach@aol.com.

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Smithfield work with Social Services to identify families and provide toys at Christmastime. After receiving a “wish list” from parents and money solicited from community residents, club members and friends shop for gifts at a local store. Afterward, parents pick up the gifts, along with agespecific, educational books at a community center. The Club members’ efforts remain invisible as kids later receive Santa’s presents under the tree.