KIWANIS CLUB OF CASTLETON
WHO WE ARE: A member club of Kiwanis International (KI), we are a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. As a club we achieve meaningful service and help improve our community, our state, and the entire world.
MISSION IMPACT: As a not-for-profit organization with a 501c(3) foundation, the Kiwanis Club of Castleton (KCC) is involved in a variety of projects that involve fundraising, community service, and assisting children locally and worldwide. 150,000 service projects are sponsored by KI each year. Locally, KCC’s outreach includes:
Providing scholarships to Lawrence Township graduates
Honoring character education achievements for Lawrence Central and Lawrence North High School students
Over past 18 years provided financial support of over $193,000 to YMCA summer camps, Golden Corral Camp for Children of Veterans, St. Mary’s Child Center, Lawrence Youth Corps, Minority Youth Programs, Cystic Fibrosis, Meals on Wheels, and Project to Eliminate World Wide Tetanus
Deliver meals to seniors through “Meals on Wheels.”
Fundraising for Riley Hospital specifically supporting juvenile diabetes research, installation of helicopter pad, surgical suites, and ambulance purchase.
Support other small and one-time projects to people in our local community. Our Annual Fundraiser provides the majority of the funding for the above projects.
MEMBERSHIP: By joining the club you become part of “A World of Opportunity.” Members provide functions that allow KCC to provide programs and services primarily serving the Lawrence Township area. Through the framework of diverse backgrounds of our members, networking opportunities are abundant. Informative speakers provide an opportunity to discuss local issues. District programs provide impactful changes in our community. Membership dues are $160/year for Individual or Corporate Memberships. Meetings are every Tuesday at noon at the MCL Cafeteria (Allisonville Road and 86th Street). A variety of speakers over the course of the year provides stimulating information on relevant issues. To help provide outreach services to our community or for more information on membership, volunteerism, or financial support of the projects please, contact: Tom Spolyar at (317) 408-1848 or at TSpolyar@gmail.com.
