Kiwanis Club of Kankakee

Kiwanis Club of Kankakee Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers, dedicated to improving the world and community

KANKAKEE KIWANIS MEETINGS:
NOON - 2ND AND 4TH MONDAYS OF THE MONTH
RIGO'S PLACE RESTAURANT, 165 N SCHUYLER, KANKAKEE,IL
*Our meeting venue can change - so please check back to confirm location.

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their sel...
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

Kankakee Kiwanis friends — Monday is almost here! Join us on May 11th at noon for our Membership & Business Meeting, wh...
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!

Thank you to fellow Kiwanian. State Representative Jackie Haas for sharing!
04/29/2026

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

Yesterday, the Kankakee Kiwanis Club proudly hosted the 102nd Annual Student Achievement Awards—a tradition that has bee...
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!

Kankakee Kiwanis Club – Student Recognition BanquetJoin us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of local 8th Gra...
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!

Shoe Project Appreciation!A heartfelt thank you to Phil Angelo, Chris Curtis Mayor - City of Kankakee, Bert Jacobson, an...
03/30/2026

Shoe Project Appreciation!

A heartfelt thank you to Phil Angelo, Chris Curtis Mayor - City of Kankakee, Bert Jacobson, and Mary Thomson for your wonderful assistance as we helped fit the children from Lorenzo Smith School with new shoes at Shoe Carnival. Your kindness, patience, and joyful energy made all the difference for these students.

We also extend our deep gratitude to the Shoe Carnival staff, who were incredibly accommodating and helpful throughout all three of our shoe project days this year. They measured, stickered, fitted, and checked out each child with a smile — truly going above and beyond. We are so grateful for their partnership and the care they show our community year after year.

When you stop in for shoes, please take a moment to share Kiwanis thanks.

Together, we’re improving the world one child and one community at a time.

🌟 Kiwanis Club of Kankakee – Today’s the Day! 🌟Friendly reminder to all members: our membership meeting is today, and yo...
03/23/2026

🌟 Kiwanis Club of Kankakee – Today’s the Day! 🌟

Friendly reminder to all members: our membership meeting is today, and your presence truly makes a difference. Let’s come together, share ideas, and keep our momentum strong as we serve the community.

👟 We also need helping hands for our FINAL Shoe Project Day!
📍 Shoe Carnival
📅 Friday, March 27th
⏰ Starting at 9:15 AM
We’ll be assisting students from Lorenzo Smith School in Pembroke, and should wrap up by about 10:30–11:00 AM.

If you can join us, please let me know—your support means the world to these kids and to our club’s mission. Thanks in advance for your positive response and your continued dedication to service.

Let’s finish this project strong! 💙💛

✨ Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers! ✨Yesterday was a wonderful day at Shoe Carnival as we fitted 40 children fr...
03/14/2026

✨ Huge Thank You to Our Amazing Volunteers! ✨

Yesterday was a wonderful day at Shoe Carnival as we fitted 40 children from the Bourbonnais Elementary Schools with brand‑new shoes and socks through our Kiwanis Shoe Project. Seeing those smiles never gets old!

A very special thank‑you to the incredible people who showed up and made it happen: Mary Thomson, Sandi Knight, Bert Jacobsen, Phil Angelo, Duane Tucker, Mayor Chris Curtis, and John Crevier

Your kindness, energy, and willingness to serve make all the difference. You are our heroes. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in our community!

A huge THANK YOU to our Kankakee Kiwanis Club members, friends, and families for buying, selling, and supporting our ann...
03/07/2026

A huge THANK YOU to our Kankakee Kiwanis Club members, friends, and families for buying, selling, and supporting our annual fundraiser. Your generosity fuels everything we do.

A special shout‑out to Dan Korthauer for delivering our peanuts for the military to the Support Our Troops headquarters. Acts of service like this keep our mission moving forward all year long.

Because of your support, we’re able to continue the projects that make a real difference for kids in our community, including:
• Winter Warmth Project – providing coats for local children
• Shoe Project – ensuring students in need have properly fitting shoes
• Annual High School Scholarship Program – investing in our future leaders

Now let’s keep the momentum going.

📅 Join us at our next meeting:
Monday, March 9
Noon at Beef O’Brady’s in Bourbonnais
We’ll hear an exciting update on the Riverfront Project from Bill Yohnka.

And don’t forget—
👟 Our next Shoe Project day is Friday, March 13 at Shoe Carnival.
Times needed will be announced soon. Mark your calendars to help us help the kids.

Thank you for living the Kiwanis mission: improving the world one child and one community at a time

What an incredible day of service and smiles! THANK YOU to the Kankakee Kiwanis Club volunteers who helped 65 children f...
03/01/2026

What an incredible day of service and smiles! THANK YOU to the Kankakee Kiwanis Club volunteers who helped 65 children from Bradley East, Bradley West, and Kankakee District 111 find the perfect pair of shoes today.

The Shoe Carnival team was outstanding—measuring every child’s foot and making sure each one walked away with the right fit. Our fellow Kiwanians (and one wonderful friend!) were super shoe salespeople, proving once again how powerful our peanut and gummi bear profits can be when put to work for kids.

A heartfelt thank‑you to Phil Angelo, Bert Jacobsen, Kay Green, Duane Tucker, Mary Thomson, and friend Nancy Payne for giving your time and energy today.

And we’re not done yet! All other members will have another chance to help on March 13, when we welcome students from Bourbonnais Elementary and Lorenzo Smith School. Volunteer times will be posted by the end of next week.

Another great example of Kankakee Kiwanis living our mission of improving the world one child and one community at a time!

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