FAQ

WHAT IS KIWANIS?

The Kiwanis mission
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.

The Kiwanis vision
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.

The Kiwanis motto
Serving the children of the world

The Kiwanis objects

To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional standards.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship.
To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.

WHAT DOES KIWANIS DO?

Kiwanis clubs and members conduct service projects. They hold fundraisers. They donate to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. They change children’s lives in their own communities and through international initiatives — helping young people develop mentally, physically and emotionally

Every year, Kiwanis members stage more than 241,000 service projects and raise nearly US$340 million for children, families and communities around the world. Kiwanis club projects are based on the community’s needs — we build playgrounds, purchase medical equipment, stuff backpacks with school supplies, restock libraries and much more. The average Kiwanian makes an impact on the lives of 106 children.

WHEN AND WHERE ARE MEETINGS?

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30. We like to spread the love to our supporting restaurants around the greater Swedesboro area. We've held meetings at The Mount Royal Inn, Blue Plate, Botto's Italian Restaurant, Center Square Tavern, Red Hen, and most recently Osterio 545.

HOW DO I BECOME A MEMBER?

Members must be at least 18 years old and have a desire to volunteer and attend meetings. Please fill out our contact form, and a club member will be in touch with you.