New opportunity to help kids in Union County
Whether you’re a young professional, a new parent or a retiree, you can make a difference in the lives of children and expand your social network.
A new Kiwanis club in Rahway will help kids thrive, prosper and grow.
“There are too many kids in Union County who need help learning to read, who need mentors to guide them and who need help finding their opportunity to shine,” said Daniel Vigneron, 2019-20 Kiwanis International president. “People who want to help children are invited to join us in forming this new club.”
Kiwanis exists to help children around the world. Some popular projects that help kids include installing reading rooms in schools, packing backpacks with school supplies and establishing student-run programs such as Key Club in schools to teach students leadership skills. The members of this new Kiwanis club will look at the needs of children in the community and decide the projects that will benefit local kids.
Community members are invited to attend the club’s meetings at 5 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at the Gateway Family YMCA — Rahway Branch,
1564 Irving St, Rahway.
“Kiwanis clubs provide a great opportunity to meet new friends who believe in serving their communities, networking with business professionals and making a significant impact on the community through volunteering,” said Gordon Meth, governor of the New Jersey District of Kiwanis. “Kids need Kiwanis in Rahway and in communities around the world so they can grow up in a world where they are happy, healthy, safe and loved.”
“We understand the changing needs of today’s busy volunteers, and encourage members to give time when they can, whether that’s at a service project or at a meeting,” said Meth. “We hope that men and women of all ages will join us and help make a difference for children in our community.”
Those interested in membership but unable to attend the meeting can email membership@kiwanis.org.
About Kiwanis International
Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for university students, Key Club for students age 14–18, Builders Club for students age 11–14, K-Kids for students age 6–12 and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18.5 million service hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis International family comprises nearly 558,000 adult and youth members 82 nations and geographic areas. Visit kiwanis.org for more information.
