Kiwanis Club of Kankakee

08/30/2026

08/24/2026

Join us today! Meeting at noon at Chicago Dough Restaurant!

08/07/2026

Kankakee Kiwanis friends — we need YOU!

Your ideas, your energy, and yes… your handsome and beautiful faces make our club stronger. 💙✨
Join us this Monday as we gather for a recap of the District Conference and look ahead to the good work we can do together. Your voice matters, and we love seeing you at our meetings as often as possible.
Let’s keep building something meaningful for our community.
See you Monday!

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Birthday to the Kiwanis Club of Kankakee and to our great nation!

Two milestones, one incredible legacy of community, service, and spirit.

For 250 years, the Kiwanis Club of Kankakee has embodied what makes America shine — neighbors helping neighbors, lifting up children, strengthening families, and building a future rooted in compassion and civic pride. As our country celebrates its own 250 years of independence, we honor the people who keep that promise alive right here at home.
Here’s to the volunteers, the leaders, the dreamers, and every act of kindness that has shaped both our club and our nation. 🇺🇸✨
Here’s to 250 years — and the next 250 to come.

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their selfless courage laid the foundation for the communities and children we serve. The Kankakee Kiwanis Club wishes you a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day weekend

05/10/2026

Kankakee Kiwanis friends — Monday is almost here!

Join us on May 11th at noon for our Membership & Business Meeting, where we’re excited to welcome Barbi Brewer‑Watson, Executive Director of the Kankakee County Economic Alliance, as our guest speaker.

Barbi brings a powerful pulse on local growth, collaboration, and the future of Kankakee County — and we can’t wait to hear her insights.

👥 All members, guests, and community‑minded neighbors are welcome.

💬 Come connect, learn, and help us continue building a stronger Kankakee for our kids and families-

See you Monday — your seat at the table matters!

04/29/2026

Thank you to fellow Kiwanian. State Representative Jackie Haas for sharing!

04/29/2026

Yesterday, the Kankakee Kiwanis Club proudly hosted the 102nd Annual Student Achievement Awards—a tradition that has been part of our club’s service legacy for more than a century!

What began in 1925 with the presentation of the High School Leadership Trophy Awards has grown into a celebration that recognizes the many ways young people lead, serve, and inspire in our community.

This year, we were honored to present:
• 8th Grade & Senior High School Leadership Awards
• High School Community Service Awards
• Arion/Sousa Awards for excellence in voice or instrumental music
• Kiwanis Scholarship Awards to outstanding graduating seniors

A heartfelt thank you to the students, families, educators, and community members who joined us—and to the dedicated Kankakee Kiwanis members who continue to carry this tradition forward.

And to the award recipients: your leadership, service, talent, and character give us hope for the future. We are proud to celebrate you!

Enjoy a look back at yesterday’s special moment!

04/15/2026

Kankakee Kiwanis Club – Student Recognition Banquet

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of local 8th Grade and Senior students!

Date: April 27th
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Quality Inn, Bradley

These students will be honored for their accomplishments at school and their contributions to our community. Your presence makes this event even more special—please make every effort to attend and show your support.

The menu will be similar to last year’s. The cost for Kiwanis members is $25, which will be invoiced by our Treasurer, Sandra Knight. RSVP to Mary Thomson no later than 4/16 st [email protected]

Your participation is vital—let’s show these students how proud Kankakee Kiwanis is of them!