The Foundation impacts the lives of Carolinas’ children in a myriad of meaningful ways.
Black Mountain – Swannanoa Police Department Collaboration
The Black Mountain Swannanoa Kiwanis Club collaborated with their local Police Department to fund the book, “Where Did Henry Go?”, authored by police officers using real-world experiences and ongoing storylines to educate youth on critical safety topics, including:
Crime prevention
Internet and social media safety
Drug and substance awareness
Making safe choices and seeking help
Because the characters are based on real Black Mountain officers, children build familiarity and trust with Law enforcement officers. This book blends literacy with safety and community engagement for children.
CKDF Supports Kiwanis Cottage Renovation
Your Carolinas Kiwanis District Foundation contributed a $100,000 matching grant for the renovation of the Kiwanis Cottage at the North Carolinas Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. Built in 1964 the cottage has provided safe sanctuary for hundreds of displaced hurting children needing a stable caring home environment. The initial campaign goal was to raise $200,000 for the cottage renovation. On November 30, 2025 the total amount of donations received including the Foundation grant and individual contributions was @$256,609!
Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation Supports Key Leader
Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
The Carolinas District of Kiwanis experienced an event of epic proportions. The western part of North Carolina and parts of South Carolina were in dire need of our help. There has never been a disaster in the mountains that has been as devastating as hurricane Helene. The Carolinas Kiwanis Foundation earmarked matching funds of $20,000.00 for disaster relief. The Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear is one of many clubs in our district as well as throughout the Kiwanis world that have contributed to this effort. The generosity of the many individuals and clubs that have contributed is greatly appreciated and was used to aid Kiwanis hurricane recovery service projects in the affected communities..
The Asheville Kiwanis Club utilized their Helene recovery funds in a variety of ways. They provided Hurricane relief support for Barnardsville Elementary, Johnston Elementary and North Buncombe High School with funds, shelving, supplies, teacher lunches, pumpkins and an art activity for students returning to school. Funds were given to Sleep Tight Kids whose mission is to provide essential resources and unwavering support to children, families, and individuals displaced by disaster (Hurricane Helene) and struggling in poverty. Faith 360 Network received a generous grant to help families still trying to recover from Hurricane Helene.
The Rutherfordton Club believed it most impactful to community and children to restore Morse Park in Lake Lure. The park was rededicated on April 25, 2025.
The Boone Club provided winter heating fuel to families impacted by the hurricane.
The Banner Elk Club gave funds to a family that had lost everything. The club paid the annual dues for all their Key Club members. The remaining relief funds will be used to refurbish their Kiwanis Children’s playgrounds at Tate Evans Park.
The Black Mountain – Swannanoa Club gave funds to a club member to get started after loosing everything to flooding. They also provided funds to the Mental Health Counseling Center to relocate to a new office after loosing everything in the floods. The club’s beloved Thrift Store was a total flooded loss except for the structure itself. Funds were used to rebuild, refurbish and reopen the club’s Thrift Store.
South Brunswick Middle School Courtyard
The Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island in collaboration with the South Brunswick Middle School Key Club built a courtyard adjoining the school cafeteria. This courtyard is an area that can be used for an outdoor cafeteria, a classroom for special events and an area for after school meetings. It has 8 tables, 2 of which are located at ground level for disabled students’ easy access.
South Elementary Greenhouse
The Kiwanis Club of Roxboro helped South Elementary School buy a greenhouse for the students to learn how to grow their own food.
Foundation Grant to the Topsail Island Kiwanis Club for a Community Garden
The Topsail Area Kiwanis Club used a Foundation grant to build a Community Garden that will be maintained by community adult and youth volunteers to grow fresh produce year-round for food-insecure clients of their local food pantry “Share the Table”.
Foundation Grant to Kiwanis Club of Bluffton for Kiwanis Childrens’ Vision Screening Program
Dr. Campbell and several other Kiwanis members volunteered at the first Vision Screening Event at the Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton. Over 100 kids participated, and about 9 needed to return for follow-up. The club will provide corrective lenses through a Kiwanis Foundation grant.
Foundation Grant to Myrtle Beach Kiwanis Club for Book Machine
The Kiwanis Club of Myrtle Beach purchased a Reading Book Vending Machine for the Palmetto Bays Elementary School, Grades K-6. The children are able to purchase books at the Machine upon completion of School Incentive programs. They purchase the books through token awards to read and keep the books.
Carolinas CKI Fall Call
The Foundation supports the SLPs (Service Leadership Programs) of the Carolinas Kiwanis District. Here are our CKI (Circle K International – college) members at their annual Fall Call weekend.
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More pictures and stories about the impact of the Foundation on the lives of Carolinas’ children.
Impact
The Foundation impacts the lives of Carolinas’ children in a myriad of meaningful ways.
Black Mountain – Swannanoa Police Department Collaboration
The Black Mountain Swannanoa Kiwanis Club collaborated with their local Police Department to fund the book, “Where Did Henry Go?”, authored by police officers using real-world experiences and ongoing storylines to educate youth on critical safety topics, including:
Because the characters are based on real Black Mountain officers, children build familiarity and trust with Law enforcement officers. This book blends literacy with safety and community engagement for children.
CKDF Supports Kiwanis Cottage Renovation
Your Carolinas Kiwanis District Foundation contributed a $100,000 matching grant for the renovation of the Kiwanis Cottage at the North Carolinas Boys and Girls Home at Lake Waccamaw. Built in 1964 the cottage has provided safe sanctuary for hundreds of displaced hurting children needing a stable caring home environment. The initial campaign goal was to raise $200,000 for the cottage renovation. On November 30, 2025 the total amount of donations received including the Foundation grant and individual contributions was @$256,609!
Click Here for a Tour of the New and Improved Kiwanis Cottage.
Carolinas District Kiwanis Foundation Supports Key Leader
Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief
The Carolinas District of Kiwanis experienced an event of epic proportions. The western part of North Carolina and parts of South Carolina were in dire need of our help. There has never been a disaster in the mountains that has been as devastating as hurricane Helene. The Carolinas Kiwanis Foundation earmarked matching funds of $20,000.00 for disaster relief. The Kiwanis Club of Cape Fear is one of many clubs in our district as well as throughout the Kiwanis world that have contributed to this effort. The generosity of the many individuals and clubs that have contributed is greatly appreciated and was used to aid Kiwanis hurricane recovery service projects in the affected communities..
The Asheville Kiwanis Club utilized their Helene recovery funds in a variety of ways. They provided Hurricane relief support for Barnardsville Elementary, Johnston Elementary and North Buncombe High School with funds, shelving, supplies, teacher lunches, pumpkins and an art activity for students returning to school. Funds were given to Sleep Tight Kids whose mission is to provide essential resources and unwavering support to children, families, and individuals displaced by disaster (Hurricane Helene) and struggling in poverty. Faith 360 Network received a generous grant to help families still trying to recover from Hurricane Helene.
The Rutherfordton Club believed it most impactful to community and children to restore Morse Park in Lake Lure. The park was rededicated on April 25, 2025.
The Boone Club provided winter heating fuel to families impacted by the hurricane.
The Banner Elk Club gave funds to a family that had lost everything. The club paid the annual dues for all their Key Club members. The remaining relief funds will be used to refurbish their Kiwanis Children’s playgrounds at Tate Evans Park.
The Black Mountain – Swannanoa Club gave funds to a club member to get started after loosing everything to flooding. They also provided funds to the Mental Health Counseling Center to relocate to a new office after loosing everything in the floods. The club’s beloved Thrift Store was a total flooded loss except for the structure itself. Funds were used to rebuild, refurbish and reopen the club’s Thrift Store.
South Brunswick Middle School Courtyard
The Kiwanis Club of Southport-Oak Island in collaboration with the South Brunswick Middle School Key Club built a courtyard adjoining the school cafeteria. This courtyard is an area that can be used for an outdoor cafeteria, a classroom for special events and an area for after school meetings. It has 8 tables, 2 of which are located at ground level for disabled students’ easy access.
South Elementary Greenhouse
The Kiwanis Club of Roxboro helped South Elementary School buy a greenhouse for the students to learn how to grow their own food.
Foundation Grant to the Topsail Island Kiwanis Club for a Community Garden
The Topsail Area Kiwanis Club used a Foundation grant to build a Community Garden that will be maintained by community adult and youth volunteers to grow fresh produce year-round for food-insecure clients of their local food pantry “Share the Table”.
Foundation Grant to Kiwanis Club of Bluffton for Kiwanis Childrens’ Vision Screening Program
Dr. Campbell and several other Kiwanis members volunteered at the first Vision Screening Event at the Boys and Girls Club of Bluffton. Over 100 kids participated, and about 9 needed to return for follow-up. The club will provide corrective lenses through a Kiwanis Foundation grant.
Foundation Grant to Myrtle Beach Kiwanis Club for Book Machine
The Kiwanis Club of Myrtle Beach purchased a Reading Book Vending Machine for the Palmetto Bays Elementary School, Grades K-6. The children are able to purchase books at the Machine upon completion of School Incentive programs. They purchase the books through token awards to read and keep the books.
Carolinas CKI Fall Call
The Foundation supports the SLPs (Service Leadership Programs) of the Carolinas Kiwanis District. Here are our CKI (Circle K International – college) members at their annual Fall Call weekend.
Coming Soon!
More pictures and stories about the impact of the Foundation on the lives of Carolinas’ children.