Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Easton! We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives. We normally meet at noon on Wednsdays.
The KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF EASTON IMPACT GRANTS are closed for 2025
The Kiwanis Foundation of Easton is happy to announce the beginning of its annual grant cycle. Competitive grants typically average $2,000-$7,500 but can be higher for unusually impactful projects.
Grant objectives are to promote the welfare of children and youth through character development; education, and development of their full potential. Successful applications will demonstrate program elements targeting (a) social/emotional growth, (b) development of vocational skills, (c) safe environments, and/or (d) a transition from challenges to successes. Grant requests may include capital items, staffing, supplies, and other reasonable expenses needed for the program.
Proposals for new programs, or significant expansion of programs, will receive priority over general operational budget support. Deadline for submission of applications is no later than 3/31/25.
or by email: Kenneth Wildrick, President Kiwanis Foundation of Easton [email protected]
Kiwanis Club of Easton’s Annual Super Raffle and Tricky-tray event IS OVER for another year. And it was successful.
September 7th, 2024 will be a new Super Raffle as we have added a Tricky-tray this year. The event will be held at the Brown & Lynch American Legion Post 9, 2260 Corriere Road, Easton, PA from noon-3:30PM. The $10,000 annual Super Raffle will be held along with the Tricky-tray and a pasta meal. See flyers for more details.
What do you know about PERIOD POVERTY?
There is a 12-year-old, 7th grader at Easton Middle School that is helping students hope to eliminate unhealthy behavior at the special time of month. She asked if Easton Kiwanis could help her with some funds to allow her to continue developing hygiene kits for her fellow students. WOW! Easton Kiwanis approved a $1000 grant for her project. The school approved her idea and now she is packing 5-minute pick-me-up-kits. She is tasked with gathering the needed items for the kits. Each kit would ideally contain period and travel size hygiene items such as pads, wipes, deodorant, socks, toothbrush and paste. The hygiene kits are available for students without a call home.
Easton Kiwanis Pres-elect Scott Fisher, Mrs. Ilsamir Blue, Skye Blue, Kiwanis Vice-president Terry Thomas, Keela Vincent from Family Connection
KIWANIS CLUB OF EASTON PA REACTS TO DEVASTATING FIRE
On Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, in the middle of the afternoon a 6-alarm fire began and by the time it was controlled it had damaged or consumed 15 row homes in the 900 block of Easton, PA. The devastation left 45 individuals, parents and children homeless. The day after the fire Easton Kiwanis began conversations with area agencies and club leaders. On June 1st our Kiwanis Club Board agreed to provide a minimum of $3000 to help those affected. Sunday June 4th a diner was hosted in Easton at a local church and club president James Owen along with club members Janet Owen, Nick Ciambrone and Dean Young, Executive Director of the Easton Boys and Girls Club were there.
In Club President James Owen own words, “Today was a good day to be a Kiwanian. We had the honor to present gift cards to those who suffered direct impact from the Memorial Day fire in the West Ward of Easton. Thanks to the generosity of our Club, we distributed 45 gift cards at $75 per card to each individual. This enabled us to make sure there were considerations and immediate/critical needs met for those families who had children.”
“This is only a beginning. The city of Easton and other agencies are working together to make sure the needs of these folks, and others are met as the recovery continues. We will be there to do our part.”
“Thank you to the Full Gospel Cathedral for hosting today’s distribution and lunch event for those impacted. Third Street Alliance is working to arrange housing for those in need. Red Cross had counselors there to provide someone to talk to about the trauma. We especially thank Councilwoman Taiba Sultana for her compassion and leadership. Fidelity Bank and Linda Johnson provided the pizza, pasta and drinks.”
“The healing has begun. It will be a long way through. Love will guide the way and we will be there alongside to support and provide resources to the best of our ability. We are Easton and we are Kiwanis.”
What is Kiwanis?
Here is a quick video that explains what Kiwanis is.
Kiwanis Club of Easton, PA
Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Easton! We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community and also children all across the country and worldwide through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives. We normally meet at noon on Wednsdays.
The KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF EASTON
IMPACT GRANTS are closed for 2025
The Kiwanis Foundation of Easton is happy to announce the beginning of its annual grant cycle. Competitive grants typically average $2,000-$7,500 but can be higher for unusually impactful projects.
Grant objectives are to promote the welfare of children and youth through character development; education, and development of their full potential. Successful applications will demonstrate program elements targeting (a) social/emotional growth, (b) development of vocational skills, (c) safe environments, and/or (d) a transition from challenges to successes. Grant requests may include capital items, staffing, supplies, and other reasonable expenses needed for the program.
Proposals for new programs, or significant expansion of programs, will receive priority over general operational budget support. Deadline for submission of applications is no later than 3/31/25.
Further information can be obtained on the Easton Kiwanis Grants website: https://k00034.site.kiwanis.org/grant-information/
or by email: Kenneth Wildrick, President Kiwanis Foundation of Easton [email protected]
Kiwanis Club of Easton’s Annual Super Raffle and Tricky-tray event
IS OVER for another year. And it was successful.
September 7th, 2024 will be a new Super Raffle as we have added a Tricky-tray this year. The event will be held at the Brown & Lynch American Legion Post 9, 2260 Corriere Road, Easton, PA from noon-3:30PM. The $10,000 annual Super Raffle will be held along with the Tricky-tray and a pasta meal. See flyers for more details.
What do you know about PERIOD POVERTY?
There is a 12-year-old, 7th grader at Easton Middle School that is helping students hope to eliminate unhealthy behavior at the special time of month. She asked if Easton Kiwanis could help her with some funds to allow her to continue developing hygiene kits for her fellow students. WOW! Easton Kiwanis approved a $1000 grant for her project. The school approved her idea and now she is packing 5-minute pick-me-up-kits. She is tasked with gathering the needed items for the kits. Each kit would ideally contain period and travel size hygiene items such as pads, wipes, deodorant, socks, toothbrush and paste. The hygiene kits are available for students without a call home.
Easton Kiwanis Pres-elect Scott Fisher, Mrs. Ilsamir Blue, Skye Blue, Kiwanis Vice-president Terry Thomas, Keela Vincent from Family Connection
KIWANIS CLUB OF EASTON PA REACTS TO DEVASTATING FIRE
On Memorial Day, May 29, 2023, in the middle of the afternoon a 6-alarm fire began and by the time it was controlled it had damaged or consumed 15 row homes in the 900 block of Easton, PA. The devastation left 45 individuals, parents and children homeless. The day after the fire Easton Kiwanis began conversations with area agencies and club leaders. On June 1st our Kiwanis Club Board agreed to provide a minimum of $3000 to help those affected. Sunday June 4th a diner was hosted in Easton at a local church and club president James Owen along with club members Janet Owen, Nick Ciambrone and Dean Young, Executive Director of the Easton Boys and Girls Club were there.
In Club President James Owen own words, “Today was a good day to be a Kiwanian. We had the honor to present gift cards to those who suffered direct impact from the Memorial Day fire in the West Ward of Easton. Thanks to the generosity of our Club, we distributed 45 gift cards at $75 per card to each individual. This enabled us to make sure there were considerations and immediate/critical needs met for those families who had children.”
“This is only a beginning. The city of Easton and other agencies are working together to make sure the needs of these folks, and others are met as the recovery continues. We will be there to do our part.”
“Thank you to the Full Gospel Cathedral for hosting today’s distribution and lunch event for those impacted. Third Street Alliance is working to arrange housing for those in need. Red Cross had counselors there to provide someone to talk to about the trauma. We especially thank Councilwoman Taiba Sultana for her compassion and leadership. Fidelity Bank and Linda Johnson provided the pizza, pasta and drinks.”
“The healing has begun. It will be a long way through. Love will guide the way and we will be there alongside to support and provide resources to the best of our ability. We are Easton and we are Kiwanis.”
What is Kiwanis?
Here is a quick video that explains what Kiwanis is.
Interested in learning more? Please contact us or apply to join our Kiwanis club here.
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