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Kiwanis International
Mailing Address: PO Box 6698
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Key Clubbers from Albemarle High School (Matt, Dennis, Carl) and Monticello High School (Katelin, Brittany) assist Kiwanians (Marc, Gordon, & Herb) to unload four hundred fraser firs at Seminole Square Shopping Center for the 77th annual Kiwanis Christmas Tree Sales. Chartered on April 3rd, 1922, the Kiwanis Club is one of the premier service organizations not only in Charlottesville, but worldwide as well. Thirty -eight members come from many different backgrounds.Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. There are over 350,000 members in 84 countries around the world. The Charlottesville Club is one of more than 180 Kiwanis Clubs in the Capital District, providing community service throughout: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. Division 5 of the Capital District has clubs in: Charlottesville, Alleghany Highlands, Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Shenandoah Valley, Staunton, and Waynesboro. Division 5 along with Division 19, with clubs in Blue Ridge, Clarke County, Front Royal, and Winchester, constitute the Presidential Region of the Capital District. Club meets first, second, third, and fifth Mondays. Fourth Monday is a service "work night" at a different local agency each month.
K-Family News
Click here to read the latest edition of the K-Family Newsletter. Also, check the program schedule page for latest information about programs and activities. We have recently moved from The Ponderosa and are now meeting regularly at the Elk's Lodge.
Volunteers in Service to the Community Annually Charlottesville Kiwanians provide more than 1,400 hours of volunteer community service, valued at more than $25,000. To see all the community agencies where Kiwanians take action for the betterment of the community, click here.
All money raised at fund-raising events supports the community service activities listed below. All club administrative costs are borne by club members. In 2008-09, Kiwanis donated approximately $25,004 to the community programs listed below.
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