For the past decade, the District Service Committee has focused on youth hunger. This should still be a focus of all clubs, but another important service project, mental health, is also now getting attention.
The Service Project Committee has undertaken the Kindness Crew Projects and encourages all clubs to get involved.
The project focuses on bringing awareness of mental health and implementing new projects to break the silence, end the stigma behind mental health and being kind to our minds. The Kindness Crew Project is to insure that the whole child is being taken care of both physically and mentally.
See what the schools need to help children mentally
Help create safe spaces for children in the classroom (ex: comfy reading nook to go when they are overwhelmed and need downtime, this could be purchasing a comfy chair, fun books, fidget toys, music player, coloring books, feelings worksheet, etc)
Make compliment candy grams for all of the teachers
Work with your local K Kids and Builders club to make compliment grams for the kids in their classes
NESTT (which stands for Navigating Emotional Stress Through Training) at City High School in Iowa City- Contact Doug Lestina for more info
Work with organizationsresources:
Provide training, events, gather and share resources, etc
Sharing. Learning. Networking. Creating lifelong friendships. Finding inspiration. There are countless reasons to attend the 2025 Kiwanis International Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, longtime Kiwanian or new to our organization, you’ll return home energized. Don’t miss the most exciting event of the Kiwanis year — and get empowered to drive positive change in your club and community.
District Service Project
For the past decade, the District Service Committee has focused on youth hunger. This should still be a focus of all clubs, but another important service project, mental health, is also now getting attention.
The Service Project Committee has undertaken the Kindness Crew Projects and encourages all clubs to get involved.
The project focuses on bringing awareness of mental health and implementing new projects to break the silence, end the stigma behind mental health and being kind to our minds. The Kindness Crew Project is to insure that the whole child is being taken care of both physically and mentally.
Share your club’s ideas and projects: https://forms.gle/gUBbQJzmjfrUxC7q9
District Service Project Chair: Sonia Almodovar
4 DAYS, YEARLONG INSPIRATION
Sharing. Learning. Networking. Creating lifelong friendships. Finding inspiration. There are countless reasons to attend the 2025 Kiwanis International Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Whether you’re a seasoned leader, longtime Kiwanian or new to our organization, you’ll return home energized. Don’t miss the most exciting event of the Kiwanis year — and get empowered to drive positive change in your club and community.