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Some of our service highlights: Lydia House 2007: As a result of our annual auction, $8350 was donated by those attending to allow Kiwanis to present this amount to this little known safe-haven for women located in Snohomish. Snohomish High School KEY Club: The Snohomish Kiwanis sponsor a group of about 45 student KEY Clubbers at the local high school. KEY stands for “Kiwanis Educating Youth”. Our purpose is to provide leadership opportunities and promote the “ethic of community service” among our youth. During the past year Kiwanis members dedicated 185 hours and spent $1960 (neither figure included in previous community service totals) in support of their activities. High School student members support our projects and we support theirs as they work to serve the community. Major community efforts on their part center on assisting elderly, mentoring elementary students, and supporting the needs of the homeless as well as assisting with high school projects. Glacier Peak High School Key Club: The Kiwanis Club of Snohomish proudly chartered a new Key Club at our new high school this past Fall. Currently 30+ students are actively involved in contributing to both their school and their community. As the club grows so does the success of the impact they make in improving the quality of life for many individuals and groups. Young Children Priority One: A major program of Kiwanis International focusing on prenatal to age 6, our club has encouraged members to be active in projects and activities that promote all elements of child care and safety for this age group. Campaigns to prevent “Shaken Baby Syndrome” and our constant support of infant needs at the Community Food Bank are examples of this effort. Boy’s and Girl’s Club Security 2007: The Snohomish Kiwanis Club cut a check for $6850 to the City of Snohomish to purchase security cameras at Tillicum Park, Skateboard Park and the Boy’s and Girls Club complex in downtown Snohomish. These were installed in 2008 and currently monitor the previously mentioned facilities on a 24/7 basis. Boy’s and Girl’s Club Program Support: Kiwanis International has encouraged local clubs to partner with local agencies that assist the needs of young people. This has resulted in a stronger working relationship between our local Boy’s and Girl’s Club, an organization we have supported with time and financial assistance since its doors opened five years ago. As a result of our most recent auction, $10,000 was raised to assist the club in purchasing new equipment, technology and provide for student scholarships. Santa Photo Project 2008: Pictures with Santa has been a fund raiser for the past six years. This year’s efforts allowed the club to donate $1940 to our local food bank for infant and youth needs and also purchase over 50 winter coats for kids in need. Our thanks to John L. Scott Realty, McDaniel’s Do-It Center, J C Penney’s, Fred Meyer and Historic Downtown Snohomish for assisting us in this project. Some Other Recent Major Projects/Accomplishments:
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