Programs

  • Supporting LGBTQ Youth Advocates

    LARGE SCALE SERVICE PROJECT: SUPPORTING AND MENTORING YOUTH ADVOCATES AND LEADERS (SMYAL): THROUGH YOUTH LEADERSHIP, SMYAL CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, AND ENGAGE THEIR PEERS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE AND ADVOCACY. SINCE 1984, SMYAL HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES TO LGBTQ YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, HOUSING, AND OTHER AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES. THE 2021-2022 CALENDAR YEAR IS THE FIRST OF THE CLUB'S PARTNERSHIP WITH SMYAL AS OUR LARGE-SCALE SERVICE PROJECT. DURING THIS PROGRAM YEAR, SMYAL WAS STANDING UP THEIR CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT LGBTQ YOUTH HAD ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING THAT IS AFFIRMING, EMPOWERING, AND ACCESSIBLE. FUNDS FROM THE KIWANIS CLUB ASSISTED SMYAL WITH ESTABLISHING A BASELINE FOR PROVIDING ONE-ON-ONE THERAPY, GROUP COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY.
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    Dates
    Oct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022
    Source
    990
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    $100.6K

  • Student Leader Awards Program

    STUDENT LEADER AWARDS: FOR 25 YEARS THE CLUB HAS AWARDED GRADUATING SENIORS FROM DC SCHOOLS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS, BACKPACKS, AND LAPTOPS TO HELP SET THEM UP FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION JOURNEYS. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ANY GRADUATING SENIOR WHO BOTH RESIDES IN AND ATTENDS SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS TO INCLUDE STUDENTS PURSUING VOCATIONAL OR TRAINING SCHOOLS, AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE, OR OTHER ACCREDITED PROGRAMS. APPLICANTS ARE GRADED BASED ON LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS AND FINANCIAL NEED, AS WELL AS THEIR DESIRE TO GROW AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
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    Dates
    Oct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022
    Source
    990
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    $79.2K

  • Community Support Programs for Children and Seniors

    VARIOUS PROGRAMS: THE CLUB CONDUCTS VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY. SARAH'S CIRCLE IS AN EVENT HELD FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THE SARAH'S CIRCLE COMMUNITY, A HOUSING RESIDENCE AND WELLNESS CENTER IN WASHINGTON, D.C. FOR VERY LOW-INCOME SENIORS. RIVER TERRACE EDUCATION CAMPUS WAS SUPPORTED WITH GIFTS AT THEIR HOLIDAY PARTY AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ASSIST WITH GRADUATION AND THEIR ANNUAL PROM. THE CLUB PURCHASED ITEMS AND PACKAGED 100 TOILETRY BAGS TO ASSIST A LOCAL DC HOMELESS SHELTER CALLED SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT (SOME). ADDITIONALLY, THE KIWANIS CLUB SPONSORS TWO CIRCLE K AND ONE KEY CLUB ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOSTER SERVICE LEADERSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.
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    Dates
    Oct 1, 2021 – Sep 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
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    $73.9K