November 25, 2019
Kiwanis Club of Fairfax Helps Many in Our Community
Just how does the Kiwanis Club of Fairfax help our community, you ask? Let me count the ways …
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Provides 2,160+ weekend meals each month of the school year to Providence Elementary and Daniels Run Elementary Schools for under-served children.
Gave $500 American Red Cross for Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in Caribbean.
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Provides Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for under-served families through Brite Paths of Fairfax.
Provided a Little Free Library and a continuing supply of books for Main Street Child Development Center.
Donated $4,000+ to Kiwanis International’s Eliminate Program to fight neonatal tetanus is developing countries around the world. So far, this program has eliminated cases of neonatal tetanus in over 30 countries. Kiwanis is not finished with this program; work continues.
Sponsored Key Clubs in 9 area high schools, involving over 100 students in each Key Club to develop leadership and build community.
Awarded 2 scholarships of $2,500 each to high school seniors en route to Virginia Tech and UVA.
These are worthwhile projects that build and support our community locally, regionally and internationally. Want to be part of this positive building effort? Call or text Carolyn Richar (703)505-0265 for more information and an invitation to dinner with us some Tuesday evening.
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