Kiwanis club of Tri-Cities: Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, Michigan
Chartered in 2004
# Kids Need Kiwanis
What We Do
Over the past twenty years, Tri-Cities Kiwanis has been involved in a long list of projects and has supported many organizations in our community. [See the list]
If your organization is interested in receiving funds or other support from Tri-Cities Kiwanis,please click here.Are you in to volunteering for good causes in your community? Join us at a meeting or event to see what we’re all about. [Learn more about membership]
The following includes past and present programs and activities.
Literacy:
Dictionary donations for third graders
Books for third grade accelerated reading programs and curriculum needs in 2015 (see photo below)
S.C.O.R.E. reading mentoring program at Lakeshore Middle School
Financial support for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
School Zone book distribution at community events
Sandy Huber Reading Improvement Fund — Distributes funds to area schools to support reading programs and curriculum
Food Banks, School Supplies and other drives:
The People Center
Love In Action
The Salvation Army
Backpack Blessings (Love In Action)
Backpacks for school supplies, Salvation Army
Student Pantry at Central High School (see photo below)
Positive Options (formerly Lakeshore Pregnancy Center, see photo below)
Holiday meals and gifts for needy families
Swimming Programs:
YMCA “Splash” Learn to Swim (see photo below)
Swim day at the YMCA for the Center for Women In Transition (now Resiliance)
Aquatic Fun Day for GHAPS POPS/Links students at the Spring Lake Aquatic Center (photo below)
Healthcare:
Free Dental Day
Kiwanis International Eliminate Project, eliminating neonatal tetnus globally; TCK participated in a district-wide shoe collection fundraiser to support this international effort
Salvation Army Belling Ringing at Fortino’s, PFDs for Lone Pine Camp, and other programs (see photo below)
Lakeshore Middle School Science Olympiad
Culver’s Cares Day and Trunk or Treat
Grand Haven Indoor Trick or Treat at Central Park Place
Adopt-A-Highway on Beacon Blvd (see photo below)
Fraternal Order of Eagles Grand Haven #925 Fish Fry Dinners
Bowl for Kids’ Sake, Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Lakeshore (see photo below)
Swing sets for Habitat for Humanity families built by Covenant Life Church crew (see photo below)
Table sponsor for various galas and fundraisers (see photos below): Resilience (formerly Center for Women in Transition) Gracious Grounds Tri-Cities Area Habitat for Humanity
WGHN Patio Party
Coast Guard Festival Grand Parade Street Squad, and float entry
Grand Haven Chamber Jingle Bell Parade float entry
Grand Haven Schools Foundation Art In The Yard
American Legion Boys State
Eagle Scout Project Benches
Camp Extraordinaire
Tri-Cities Family YMCA
The Momentum Center For Social Engagement
No More Sidelines
Wetland Watch LEEP after school educational program
What We Do
Over the past twenty years, Tri-Cities Kiwanis has been involved in a long list of projects and has supported many organizations in our community. [See the list]
If your organization is interested in receiving funds or other support from Tri-Cities Kiwanis, please click here. Are you in to volunteering for good causes in your community? Join us at a meeting or event to see what we’re all about. [Learn more about membership]
The following includes past and present programs and activities.
Literacy:
Food Banks, School Supplies and other drives:
Swimming Programs:
Healthcare:
(Now run by the Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation as the Earl O’Brien Memorial Fishing Derby)
Community Events:
Participation with Other Organizations:
Resilience (formerly Center for Women in Transition)
Gracious Grounds
Tri-Cities Area Habitat for Humanity
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