Kiwanis Club Of Bluffton

05/22/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton proudly awarded ten $2,500 Sondra Ammeen Memorial Scholarships to outstanding local students during a special scholarship presentation held May 19, 2026, at Seaquins Ballroom. The annual scholarship program honors the memory and legacy of Sondra Ammeen and reflects the Kiwanis mission of supporting and investing in local youth and education. During the evening, club leadership, community members, and families gathered to celebrate the achievements, leadership, and academic success of students from schools across the Lowcountry. Robyn and Phil Kiser served as chairmen of the event, helping coordinate the evening’s scholarship presentation and recognition ceremony. Jeff Lake, President of the Bluffton Kiwanis Club, opened the evening alongside fellow club leaders and members. Wendy Barrett, Immediate Past President, shared the history and significance of the Sondra Ammeen Memorial Scholarships and the impact the program continues to have on students in the community.

The 2026 scholarship recipients include:
1. Elise Hunt — Bluffton High School
2. Rebecca Wohn — Bluffton High School
3. Isabella Carbone — Cross Schools
4. Madison Lange — Hilton Head Christian Academy
5. Emma Thompson — Hilton Head Christian Academy
6. Aiden Baumbaugh — May River High School
7. Abbee Bolin — May River High School
8. Myla Greene — May River High School
9. Gabriella Lidey — May River High School
10. Andrew Morrissette — May River High School

The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton is honored to recognize these exceptional students and support them as they pursue their future goals. These scholarships represent not only academic achievement, but also leadership, service, and commitment to community. The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton continues its longstanding dedication to serving children and families throughout the Bluffton community through scholarships, volunteer initiatives, and youth-centered programs. For more information about the Bluffton Kiwanis Club, visit https://bluffton-kiwanis.memberday.org/

05/14/2026

We are just as excited as the students about their new STEM equipment at Red Cedar!

05/05/2026

💙 A heartfelt “thank you” to a special volunteer 💙
As the school year comes to a close, students at Red Cedar Elementary School shared this sweet moment, celebrating Mike Yox and his time as a reading tutor through the United Way of the Lowcountry Read Indeed Program.

This is what Kiwanis is all about: showing up for our community and supporting the next generation. If you’ve been thinking about getting involved, now is a great time to jump in!

📅 Join us this Wednesday, May 6
⏰ 5:45 – 7:30 PM @ Jim N' Nicks BBQ Bluffton
🎤 Guest speaker: Benji Cates of the Savannah Ghost Pirates
Come see how you can make an impact right here in Bluffton. We’d love to have you with us. 💙

04/22/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton is proud to support early literacy at Okatie Elementary by donating four sets of Heggerty decodable books to their kindergarten and first-grade classrooms. These resources will help equip teachers with effective tools to strengthen foundational reading skills at an early age.

We’re grateful to Mr. Anthony Jones for advocating the need for these decodables within his school. We look forward to welcoming him as a member of our club as we continue working together to make a meaningful impact for children in our community.

This is exactly what our fundraisers make possible! Direct, meaningful support for local children and families. If you’ve been looking for a way to give back and be part of something impactful, we’d love for you to join us.

Pictured: Anthony Jones (1st Grade) and Millie Humbert (Kindergarten)

04/11/2026

Less than 12 hours left. Ends 6PM

04/09/2026

We have two more days until our auction closes on April 11th at 6:00 p.m. Take a look at some amazing auction items and support children in our community!

Join us for a great cause! ❤️
The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton is hosting our 9th Annual Online Auction from March 21 to April 11 at 6 PM.

Bid on amazing items while supporting programs that make a real impact for children and families in our community, from scholarships to youth programs and more.

👉 Check out the auction here: https://bit.ly/blufftonkiwanis2026bid

Every bid makes a difference!

04/01/2026

There’s nothing better than putting books into the hands of kids 📚💙

The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton was proud to donate $500 to support the Okatie Elementary School Book Fair! This contribution helps to expand access to the book fair for students who might not have been able to participate. We also loved seeing their little libraries in front of their school!

We’re excited to continue expanding our efforts to multiple elementary schools throughout our community, helping spark a love of reading one book at a time.

03/31/2026

The Kiwanis Club of Bluffton had an incredible time at Bluffton Elementary for Dictionary Distribution Day! 📚

We visited six classrooms and had the joy of personally handing a dictionary to each student, and their excitement said it all. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do!

03/25/2026

The book says “I Am Not Happy!”… but we couldn’t be happier to give back 📚💙
Proud to support Pritchardville Elementary School with a donation to their book fair and by filling up their Little Free Library, investing in the next generation of readers, one book at a time!