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I would like to express to you my deepest thanks and admiration for your understanding and caring for others. You all have made us feel very welcome and at home. Truly, you all are a blessing in the lives of people who are in need.

Founding Members of Kiwanis Family House

Vern & Leona Bright
Leona Bright, wife of Kiwanian Vern Bright, heard about the need for temporary housing, and asked her husband, “Why doesn’t Kiwanis do something about this?” The idea was born and a group of Kiwanis Club members found a site, donated by the UC Davis Medical Center. They located a modular structure and provided furnishings, carpeting, appliances, and all that was required to make the Kiwanis Family House a home.

Southeast Kiwanis Club
Norman Wolfgram, Paul Shugart, Tom Hood, Vern and Leona Bright, Bob Himelright, Burl Waits, Wade Edwards, Dick Fisher, John Bailey, Jack Strack, Jack Dennison, Bill Pompei, Charlie Schalz, Ralph Fackenthal, Bud House, Ron Bright, Laurie Bright, Merle Tilton, Monty Montgomery, Max Smolich.

Suburban Kiwanis Club
Ted and Lynn Robinson, Lou Wunschel, Gail Bash, Ken Rickey, John Bristow, Peter Wright, Jack Wick, Jim Rarig, Gordon Loveridge, Warren Holway, Larry Girolami, Jack Francis, Leam Thomas, Al Letzler, Bill Ellison, Jerry Skou.