Kiwanis Open House

Learn More About Helping Area Children

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The public is invited to a Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island Open House on Thursday, Feb. 23, to learn more about how the organization helps children to thrive, develop leadership skills, and serve their communities.

The event will be held from 6-8 pm at the Arbor Creek Clubhouse, located at 3985 Arbor Creek Drive in Southport. Club members will be on hand to discuss the many projects and programs the club offers that serve young people throughout Brunswick County.

“We are a volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to serving the children of Brunswick County and fostering the creation of a better community,” said Club President Kathleen Bradcovich. “We are passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children.”

The local Kiwanis club:

•Carries out over 30 service projects/programs.

•Performs more than 13,000 hours o community service each year.

•Raises nearly $100,000 annually to support youth.

•Awards more than $25,000 in scholarships every year.

•Provides books to county childhood development centers to support early childhood reading programs.

•Supports other area charities that help children by addressing food insecurity, emergency sheltering, and medical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

For more information, contact Patty Voigt at voigtpatricia814@gmail. com or visit the club’s website at SOIKiwanis.com.

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