06/17/2026
Our Kiwanis Club of Homestead-South Dade meeting was filled with inspiration, service, and community pride.
We were honored to welcome Chief Mario Knapp and members of the Homestead Police Department as our guest speakers. Chief Knapp shared an informative update on the department’s continued progress, including technology enhancements, community engagement efforts, safe driving initiatives, and the dedicated work being done each day to keep Homestead safe. We are grateful for the commitment and professionalism of the men and women who serve and protect our community.
We were also delighted to recognize one of our 2026 Kiwanis Scholarship recipients, Samantha, who joined us today with her mother to receive her scholarship award before beginning her next chapter at Florida State University. In addition to her academic achievements, Sofia has demonstrated a strong commitment to community service and looks forward to continuing that tradition throughout her college years. We wish her continued success as she pursues her goals and represents the very best of our community.
Thank you to our guests, members, and supporters who help us fulfill our mission of improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Interested in making a difference? Join us at a future Kiwanis meeting and discover how you can help serve the children and families of South Dade.