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OUR MISSION
The Kiwanis Club of Rochester is a local service club, a part of Kiwanis International whose members are dedicated to "Changing the World One Community and One Child at a Time", and improving the lifestyle of poor and destitute citizens living in Rochester and its environs. We have performed voluntary service and assistance to those less fortunate than ourselves, including children and seniors for over 95 years. We are a grass roots organization who conduct fund raising projects to provide programs that support and assist those in need. The funds Kiwanis raises from the community, are returned to the community. We are a proficient group of caring and involved volunteers doing for the disadvantaged what they cannot do for themselves; that persons working as individuals cannot accomplish; and that the government is unable or unwilling to do.
SOME COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS WE SUPPORT WITH THE HELP OF YOUR GENEROUS FINANCIAL SUPPORT....
Children's Miracle Network
Easter Seals
Food For The Needy at Christmas
Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong
Hillside Children Special Santas
Keyel Drive Developmental Home
Kiwanis Key Leader Program at Camp Stella Maris
Open Door Mission
Red Cross Meals on Wheels
RIT Circle K Club - College Level Kiwanis
Seniors Picnic at Charlotte Ontario Beach Park
Young Entrepreneurs Academy at U of R
FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS
The Kiwanis Club of Rochester relies on the contributions of individuals and businesses in the Rochester area to help with our financial needs to fulfill our commitment of helping needy citizens in the Rochester community through our ongoing Community Service Projects listed above. 100% of your donation will be used to make life better for those in need. We are registered with "The New York State Attorney General Office Charities Bureau" and adhere to their policies. According to Kiwanis By-Laws monies received from public donations shall be used only for club sponsored charitable Community Service Project activities.
You may contribute directly to our Activities Fund, by sending a check payable to "Kiwanis Club of Rochester Activities". Please mail checks to: Rochester Kiwanis Club Treasurer, c/o Jack Tetamore, 3458 Sonora Way, Geneseo NY, 14454. Your donation is tax deductible. Thank You
CLUB HISTORY
The Kiwanis Club of Rochester, Inc. was organized on February 9, 1916 at a luncheon meeting at the Powers Hotel in Rochester by local business men and chartered on May 1, 1916 making it the First New York District club and the Fourth Club chartered in Kiwanis International. George F. Hixson, a noted Rochester attorney was the clubs first President and went on to become the First Kiwanis International President and only one to serve as International President for two years. At one time, the Rochester Club had over 700 members but as the Rochester community began to grow, it became necessary to expand Kiwanis to areas that did not have the benefit of Kiwanis community service. To accomplish this, members of the club formed new clubs and extended Kiwanis service to four surrounding counties; Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, and Steuben in upstate New York under the umbrella of the Genesee Division. After 95 years, the club continues to provide community service to Rochester and surrounding areas.
Visit us at a Club Meeting, click on "Membership Interest" at the top of this page or Call 585-342-7657.
