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Aktion Club Fundraiser
Posted 50 days ago
Aktion Club Fundraiser

Here is a letter from the president of the Aktion Club of Sonora:

"Dear Kiwanis Family House,

Greetings from AKTION CLUB OF GREATER SONORA! We have some exciting news for you. As a club we have chosen Kiwanis Family House as the recipient of our fundraising luncheon. We raised $138.00 through having a "Sloppy Joes" luncheon in January, 2013.

Twice a year we choose a non-profit organization and have a benefit luncheon or bake sale for that organization.

We…

Terry McGrath – Bright Award
Posted 71 days ago
Terry McGrath – Bright Award

While the ongoing Kiwanis Family House (KFH) recognition program honors our visionary founders Leona and Vern Bright, each individual Bright Award honors an individual, club, division, district, or organization that has exemplified service to Kiwanis and community.

Division 46 Lieutenant Governor Terry McGrath, Bright #54, is one such deserving individual. Given Terry’s life-long commitment to community service, the January 16th award presentation in Modesto would have been moving enough on its own merits.  But, the luncheon…

CNH Executive Director Visits
Posted 181 days ago
CNH Executive Director Visits

Lori J. Butler, Executive Director and Secretary for the California-Nevada-Hawaii District of Kiwanis International, paid her first visit to the Kiwanis Family House (KFH) on November 20, 2012.

House Director Dan Germain provided Lori with a tour of the facility, shared stories with her about the many lives touched in the 28 years of the KFH service, and presented her with a classic red KFH polo shirt.  Mr. Germain shares his observations about Lori’s visit in…

Capital Christian Middle Schoo…
Posted 223 days ago
Capital Christian Middle School Work Day

Seventh grade students from Capital Christian Middle School paid their annual visit to the Kiwanis Family House on Friday, October 5.

The hard-working volunteers washed windows, weeded planters, and performed various indoor housekeeping chores during their two-hour work party. As always, these efforts contributed to the comfort of the guests staying at the KFH.

"This group of students represented Capital Christian Middle School in the finest way and we always value the difference they make here," commented…

Lincoln Kiwanis Club Room Spon…
Posted 264 days ago

The Kiwanis Club of Lincoln sponsored a bedroom at the House for $25,000!

Thank you to every Kiwanis Family member and club that has stepped up to help the Kiwanis Family House (KFH) this year.  Both Kiwanis International and the California-Nevada-Hawaii District allowed us to show case the Kiwanis Family House by asking us to do seminars at their conventions.

The Kiwanis Club of Lincoln sponsored a bedroom at the House for $25,000 payable over 5 years…