The Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst is one part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one community and one child at a time.  Kiwanis International is comprised of more than 600,000 members serving in more than 16,000 clubs in 93 countries.

The Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst performs many community service projects in Elmhurst to help serve children.  If you are interested in performing community service and helping children in Elmhurst, we encourage you to learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Elmhurst here on our site and welcome you to join us for a meeting.  Check our Club Information Page or Activities Calendar for information about our meeting day, time and place.

Kiwanis International

Kiwanis International was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. It’s a thriving organization of service-minded men and women who respond to the unique need of their communities and address worldwide issues by “Serving the Children of the World.” Comprised of more than 600,000 members serving in more than 13,000 clubs in 79 countries, Kiwanis Young Children “Priority One” provides a focus of the needs of young children with programs for:

• Maternal and Child Health
• Child Care and Development
• Parent Education and Support
• Safety and Pediatric Trauma

Learn more about Kiwanis International by visiting www.kiwanis.org.

The Kiwanis Mission & Vision

Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive. Our club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through our service projects and leadership programs.

What is Kiwanis?

Here is a quick video that explains what Kiwanis is:

Interested in learning more? Contact us or join our Kiwanis club here.