Mission and Values
The Kiwanis Mission
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
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
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
Upcoming Events:
* Flipping for Charities - Annual Pancake Festival (third Saturday of February)
* Lakeland Mayor's Prayer Breakfast (first Thursday of May)
* Taking Stock in Children Golf Tournament (in conjunction with Polk Education Foundation)
* Stuff the Bus Program (raising and distributing school supplies to elementary schools)
* POWER of Word (reading to pre-school children in connection with Early Learning Coalition of Polk County)
* Ice Cream Celebrations (each grading period) for selected elementary schools in Lakeland for student achievement.
* Salvation Army - Ringing the Bells during the Christmas season
* Book Club- Providing an opportunity for students at our "adopted elementary schools" to purchase books that would not otherwise be able to afford them.
The Citrus Center Kiwanis Club awards scholarships each Spring to students at George Jenkins High School and All Saints Academy who are members of the Key Club.
Service Leadership Program Sponsor
- Key Club - George Jenkins HS
- Key Club - All Saints Academy
- Builders Club - Lakeland Highlands Middle School