CNH KIWIN’S KEY CLUB
DISTRICT PROJECTS what organizations do we serve?
MAJOR EMPHASIS LIVE2LEARN is a CNH Kiwanis service initiative dedicated to creating and improving the literacy skills of children around the world. Working with children ages 5-9, KIWIN’S clubs can conduct service projects to better the educational environments for children through volunteering at reading and school events.
MINOR EMPHASIS
Pediatric Trauma remains the leading cause of death and injury among children in the United States. The mission of our Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) is to develop local projects which to reduce the number of children who are killed or injured by trauma, ensuring all children live happy, healthy and safe lives.
GOVERNOR’S PROJECT
Thirst Project is a nonprofit organization that works with the support of young people to END the global water crisis by building freshwater wells in developing communities that need safe, clean drinking water. Why? Waterborne diseases kill more children every single year than HIV, Malaria, and all world violence combined.
SEPTEMBER SERVICE PROJECTS made by the 2019-2020 service projects committee
HOSPITAL HOPE KITS Purpose: To provide patients with support and help them overcome challenges. Supplies: 1. Container/box to store books (cardboard boxes, plastic containers, etc.) 2. Care package items (stationary, candies, clothing, handwritten cards, books) Steps: 1. Contact a local hospital to receive specifics on what is accepted for patients. 2. Organize time, date, and location where items can be collected and assembled. 3. Advertise to school, friends, family, etc. to donate/bring items for packages. 4. Publicize the event to the community and on social media. 5. Arrive early on the day of the event to set up for the event. 6. Collect and organize packages individually by category of choice. 7. Bond with attendees and clean up items if necessary. 8. Deliver hope kits to the hospital. What’s After: This event can be done periodically and sent to others such as veterans or the homeless community. It is a great and easy way to make someone smile!
COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION Purpose: To clean, repair, and improve public spaces that have been misused. Supplies: 1. Trash bags 2. Gloves and item grabbers 3. Sunscreen, proper outdoor attire, water (optional items for attendees!) Steps: 1. Discuss a time, date, and location with your board to hold the event. 2. Publicize the event to the community and on social media. 3. Arrive early on the day of the event and prepare all necessary materials. 4. Split attendees into different groups and assign various sections of the location for them to pick up trash from. 5. Dispose of all collected trash and recycle any materials that can be. What’s After: This event can be held periodically throughout the year and in different areas around your community. Don’t forget to celebrate your hard work!
COMMUNITY GARDENING Purpose: To build a garden and provide the community with access to fresh fruit and vegetables that they do not have access to or cannot afford. Supplies: 1. Location (school yard, parks, community center) a. Location should plenty of sunshine and have easy access to water. b. Ensure that permission is given from owners of the space/portion of land. 2. Seeds (flowers, vegetables, herbs, or fruits) 3. Soil and gardening planters/containers for plants (any size) 4. Gardening tools (shovels, rakes, gloves, etc.) 5. Refreshments (optional) Steps: 1. Discuss a time, date, and location with your board to build the garden. (See location guidelines above and make sure to get permission!) 2. Publicize the event on social media and release a sign-up form prior to the event. 3. Determine how supplies will be acquired (fundraising, donations, attendees). 4. Arrive early on the day of the event to set up and instruct attendees as they arrive. 5. Delegate tasks among attendees i.e. shoveling soil, distributing seeds, etc. 6. Enjoy your garden and clean up supplies. What’s After: Create a schedule with board or owners to nourish garden with water!
BAKE SALE Purpose: Make sweet treats and raise money for club funds and/or preferred charities. Supplies: 1. Tables and chairs 2. Baked goods 3. Cash box Steps: 1. Discuss a time, date, and location to hold the fundrasier (i.e. school, grocery stores). 2. Publicize the fundraiser through social media to friends and community. 3. Decide whether desserts will be bought or baked by your KIWIN’S club/board. 4. Make various posters to advertise your bake sale, the price of each good, and the preferred charity and/or cause. 5. Arrive early on the day of the event to set up table and goods. 6. Be polite and collect donations! (All sales through your KIWIN’S clubs must be considered as donations thus your goods will be given for a donation of X dollars). 7. Encourage donations and feel free to explain the cause of your fundrasier. What’s After: This fundraiser can be done often and in various locations to raise money for your club and/or our district’s preferred charities!
MAKE BLANKETS FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE Purpose: To make blankets that can be donated to less fortunate. Supplies: 1. Fleece fabric (amount varies with blanket size) 2. Fabric scissors 3. Masking tape and ruler Steps: 1. Discuss a time, date, and location with your board to hold the event. 2. Publicize the event to friends and members through social media. 3. Determine whether you will purchase/fundraise/or donate fleece materials. 4. Arrive early on the day of the event to set up and intsruct attendees as they arrive. 5. Organize attendees into groups and cut four inch squares out of the fleece. 6. Place the masking tape from one side to the other four inches from the bottom edge of the fabric, use the four inch cut out corners as a guide. 7. Using a ruler as a guide, mark lines ever inch along the masking tape with a pen or marker, do not mark directly on the fleece. 8. Starting from one side, cut a straight line up to the tape of each mark. The fringe will measure 1 inch by 4 inches. 9. After finishing the first side, pick up the tape and place it on the next side, and repeat until all four sides are complete. 10. Tie a knot in the middle of each fringe, do not tie the fringe too tightly or at the base of the fringe, do not tie two pieces of fringe together. 11. Repeat the process and have a great time doing service! What’s After: This can be done multiple times throughout the year to benefit different more people from homeless shelters, local hospitals, or orphanages and daycares!
LOCAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES HEY! Listed below are various nearby communal service opportunities that you can look for around your home, school, and community to volunteer at, rather than host within your own clubs! Make sure all permission paperwork and logistics are established prior to volunteering at these places! 1. Volunteer at a local boys and girls club. 2. Help out at a local children’s museum. 3. Participate in a communal park or beach clean-up. 4. Volunteer at a local senior community home.
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