Kiwanis Club of Asheville

10/22/2026

At the Kiwanis Club of Asheville, our motto is "Improving the world, one child and one community at a time" 💙—and yesterday, our members saw that mission in action firsthand!
We spent time yesterday volunteering at our adopted school, Johnston Elementary School. Being on the ground with these amazing students, teachers, and Principal Angie Trantham reminded us exactly why we do what we do. 🐻✨
But the real headline? Johnston Elementary just pulled off a MASSIVE academic comeback! 📉➡️📈
The state just released its newest performance data, and after years of being counted out on low-performing tracking lists, Johnston Elementary officially leaped from a D to a C performance letter grade! 🏆💥 Buncombe County Schools just celebrated a record-shattering year for student growth, and Johnston is leading the charge for the most dramatic underdog turnaround in the district.
Through our Adopt-a-School program, Kiwanis has stood by Johnston's side with relief funding, school supply closets, and hands-on volunteer power. Seeing their hard work pay off like this makes us incredibly proud to be part of the Johnston family.
Huge congratulations to the educators, staff, and the hardest-working students in Asheville on this well-deserved victory. The climb doesn’t stop here, and neither does our support! 💪❤️

10/02/2026

Ever wonder what Kiwanis Club of Asheville is all about? Join members for coffee and an introduction to the rich history of this club, our mission in the community, and how you get involved. Presented by Rev Scott Rogers.
Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

06/05/2026

This just in from Project Sunwave and Project Lighten Up!

"We have great items in our auction and have extended the silent auction through June 30th just in time for graduation and Father’s Day gifts here is the link to the extended silent auction:

https://givebutter.com/c/lauralee-6th-annual-birthday-fundrasier-to-benift-project-sunwave-and-our-friends-at-project-lighten-up-poaoiw

"We have tickets to Asheville Community Theatre performances, artwork from South Africa, accommodations in both Asheville and Lambert’s Bay, and beautiful pieces from East Fork Pottery.

"These are great gifts for Dad and graduates!

"We also have a $50 gift card to 67 Biltmore, a gift card and swag from Burial B**r Co., along with East Fork Pottery and even a massage from me (Kiwanis member Laura Lee)!!!!"
https://www.projectsunwave.com/
https://www.handsonasheville.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=116863

Celebrate the dad, grad or treat yourself while contributing to these great causes

06/04/2026

Yesterday Former Congressman Bob Inglis joined our club along with guests from Kiwanis Clubs of Waynesville Kiwanis and Black Mountain. His talk centered on climate change and environmental leadership through free enterprise. Thank you Congressman Inglis!
Check out his website: RepublicEn.org for more information.

05/19/2026

What a fantastic race!! At the starting line...Thanks to everyone who came out to support the Kiwanis Club and our mission to change the world, one child and one community at a time. More to come!

04/13/2026

We love Johnston Elementary School! Hope to see you there!

04/08/2026

Fellow Asheville Kiwanis Member Laura Lee is holding a fundraiser on April 25 to benefit Project Lighten Up Summer and After School Learning Academy for Excellence and Project Sunwave https://www.handsonasheville.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=116863.

Register here to set up a booth at the event. There is no fee for the booth - All booth participants are strongly encouraged to donate an item to benefit the above.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ohw-D4S2xtVM_uXr-SDBfZ37YJ6d8kMQyoEJsDD25us/preview?edit_requested=true

04/02/2026

Check out the great items in the AC Reynolds Key Club Online Auction for their annual Manna Food Drive! Kiwanis Club of Asheville matched what they raised last year - let's make an impact together for our neighbors in need.

Silent auction 'Key Club Food Drive 2026' hosted online at 32auctions.

03/05/2026

Another great meeting with an inspiring presentation! Project Sunwave empowers youth in under-resourced coastal communities by fostering mental well-being, life skills, and opportunity through ocean connection, education, and personal development. https://www.projectsunwave.com/

Join us on the first and third Wednesdays of each month for more great programs. https://ashevillekiwanis.wordpress.com/

03/01/2026

We love inducting new members… Who really want to make a difference! We also love our speakers: at our last meeting Tyrone Brunson of Youth Transformed for Life told us about the free after school and summer programming that tutors and empowers kids in our community who are overcoming challenges we all have some power to change. All of us!