Kiwanis Club of Greater Richmond

Description

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Established in 1915 in Detroit and with headquarters now in Indianapolis, Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service and community minded individuals who support children and young adults around the world. More than 600,000 Kiwanis family members in 96 countries make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling their resources to address worldwide issues. Through these efforts, Kiwanis International truly is "Serving the Children of the World."

Kiwanis also plays a special role in developing future generations of leaders. A typical Kiwanis club is a snapshot of its community, with members from all walks of life and at every step of the career ladder. They are unified in their belief that children and their communities benefit from the efforts of a proficient group of caring and involved volunteers.

In a typical year, Kiwanis clubs invest more than 6.2 million hours and $100 million in communities around the world. Through these efforts, the Kiwanis organization truly leaves a lasting impression on future generations.