Kiwanis

Club of Chelsea, Alabama



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Be a powerful force for serving children.



CHELSEA KIWANIS HAS LONG BEEN A SUPPORTER OF CHILDREN’S CHARITIES IN THE CHELSEA AND SHELBY COUNTY AREA. FUNDRAISERS ARE HELD YEARLY TO SUPPORT THE KING’S HOME, SCHOLARSHIPS FOR KEY CLUB MEMBERS AT CHELSEA HIGH SCHOOL AND MORE.


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OUR COMMUNITY





Chelsea Kiwanis has long been a supporter of Children’s Charities in the Chelsea and Shelby County area. Fundraisers are held yearly to support The King’s Home, Scholarships for Key Club Members at Chelsea High School and more. Through the years we have supported the Neo-Natal Unit at Shelby Baptist Hospital as well as a reading program at the Chelsea Library. A reading Gazebo was built in 2015 at the Chelsea Library to allow an outdoor reading space and classroom option for learning in an outdoor space.


Cuddly and soft Kiwanis-Bears have been donated to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Deputies as well as local fire departments and hospitals to be distributed to children at accidents, fire scenes, and other events where a soft bear can bring some comfort to a scared child. Local elementary schools have been the recipients of socks and undies for the kids who have need of such items while at school. Discretionary dollars have also been donated so the principals in each school might meet specific needs that were not covered in their budget.



Chelsea High School Key Club





Key Club members around the world are learning how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteering. In partnership with their local Kiwanis club, high school students are making a positive impact as they serve others in their schools and communities.


Each year the Chelsea High School Key Club members participate in a variety of community service events to earn credit hours. They helped at many local charities such as the Pancake Breakfast. Look for them in service to Chelsea and Shelby county.



King’s Home





Chelsea Kiwanis is a proud supporter of the King’s Home in Chelsea. For over 45 years King’s Home has been home to hundreds of women & kids seeking refuge, hope, and help from domestic violence, neglect, abandonment, homelessness, and other difficult and impoverished conditions and circumstances.



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SERVING THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD





Kiwanis clubs, located in 80 nations, help their communities in countless ways. Each community’s needs are different—so each Kiwanis club is different. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.



History of Kiwanis





Kiwanis International was founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan, and became an international organization with the creation of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, Ontario, the following year. In the early years, members focused on business networking but in 1919, the organization changed its focus to service. In the 1960s, worldwide expansion was approved and within the decade, Kiwanis International-Europe was formed, representing Kiwanis in 11 European nations. In 1987, women officially were allowed into the membership. In 2012, Kiwanis Clubs across the world celebrated the 25th Year of Women in Kiwanis. In 2015, Kiwanis celebrated its 100th anniversary. Visit Kiwanis100 to learn more about the 100 Years of Kiwanis!



Service Footprint





Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis International club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Kiwanis members stage nearly 150,000 service projects, devote more than 6 million hours of service and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. Key Club members pitch in 12 million hours of service each year, and CKI members another 500,000 hours of service! Aktion Club members donate another 92,000 hours of service every year. Add it all up, and that’s more than 18 million hours of service every year!



Kids Count





Kids do so much to help others. Kiwanis is home to the largest youth service programs in the world. Our local clubs programs empower elementary school students, tweens and teens to make an impact through service and leadership. Our Chelsea Kiwanis club works with local schools to provide a Kiwanis influence in the schools. Starting a life of service to others can begin in elementary school and continue through high school and college.



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Chelsea Kiwanis meets 2nd Tuesday of each Month from 11:45am to 1:00pm at the Chelsea Community Center Highway 47, across from Liberty Baptist Church








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