Kiwanis Club of Norfolk

06/20/2026

Thank you, Shelly Averett, the Executive Director of Fear2Freedom, a local nonprofit which supports so many sexually abused, homeless, and trafficked people in our region.

As always, Kiwanis Club of Norfolk has been known for decades to provide a forum for educating and fundraising to support our local charities.

Going to Sail250/Harborfest today? Come see us for a beer and visit with a super friendly group of members! Facing the main stage, look to the left, and you will find us!

06/20/2026

Do you know what a Kiwanis Interclub is? That's when one Club visits the meeting of another. This month some members of our Norfolk Club of Kiwanis visited the Kiwanis Club of Town Center in Virginia Beach to support our Club member and local author Tom Claud who was the speaker.

Hope everyone visits our beer pull tent at Harborfest today. Facing the main stage, walk directly to the left to enjoy the best beer at the festival. Don't drink beer? Stop for a friendly "hi" and make a donation! All proceeds support local charities!

06/15/2026

Kiwanians...we have a great speaker for this Thursday so find Bill's email and rsvp! Shelly Everett is the Executive Director of Fear2Freedom, a local nonprofit. Shelly joined Fear 2 Freedom in August 2021 in a development role and, after a brief hiatus, returned as CEO in July 2024. Her return marks an exciting chapter in advancing F2F’s mission, guided by her vision, energy, and unwavering commitment to preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. With a deep dedication to serving survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence, human trafficking, stalking, and homelessness, Shelly combines hands-on experience with strategic leadership to expand F2F’s programs, partnerships, and community impact. As Co-Chair of the Association of Fundraising Professionals Hampton Roads Chapter’s National Philanthropy Day event, she helps strengthen the region’s culture of philanthropy while building relationships that support Fear 2 Freedom’s mission.

A graduate of LEAD Peninsula, Shelly leverages her community connections and collaborative leadership approach to increase awareness, cultivate resources, and build meaningful partnerships that advance Fear 2 Freedom’s work throughout Hampton Roads and beyond. Outside of her work, Shelly enjoys spending time with her husband and their two young sons.

Also, don't forget to reach out to Chris Hale to sign up for this coming Saturday's Harborfest/Sail 250 Kiwanis beer pull! Bring along friends but check in ahead of Saturday to tell him. He will be at the meeting this Thursday. We need your help!

Gary S Layne Naima G. Ford Chris Bryant Lician Johnson Edwards Ed Davis Doug Knack Jennifer Marie Wilkinson

06/12/2026

Enjoy this exciting news from our Kiwanis Club of Norfolk's president, Chris Bryant!

Chris Bryant Gary S Layne Lician Johnson Edwards Doug Knack Ed Davis

Meet Chris Bryant, President of the Kiwanis Club of Norfolk.

06/05/2026

This week's meeting was a great meeting with focus on our community nonprofits and prep for exciting events like Harborfest!

Thank you, Kevin Tremper, the Hampton Roads Coordinator for the Fatherhood Foundation of Virginia, for your presentation, and Chris Beach, CEO, for also joining us! What a great nonprofit assisting fathers in Hampton Roads who are struggling to build or rebuild relationships with their children.

June is a busy month...remember to sign up for our community events and bring volunteers!

June 20 – Harborfest/Sail 250 at Town Point Park
(this event will be HUGE this year and we need all the help we can get). If your adult friends want to help out that can be arranged. Profits and tips from serving beer at this event are quite significant to the club) Email or connect with Chris Hale [email protected].

June 25 – Our annual picnic for the kids and staff at Holiday House in Portsmouth. Always a great time with a great cookout, and a cool petting zoo. Gary S Layne Ed Davis Chris Bryant Lician Johnson Edwards Jennifer Marie Wilkinson

05/23/2026

We are known for having excellent speakers and May continued to prove that! Thank you, Dr. Scott Miller, President, Virginia Wesleyan University for updating on all of the wonderful new partnerships and programs you have added to this wonderful campus.

This past Thursday, we heard from Fred Pasquine President/CEO of FAIRLEAD, who support US Navy Shipbuilding and Sustainment, great presentation! Thank you, members from Kiwanis Club of Town Center and all of our guests! Come on back!

05/23/2026

This week's Kiwanis was exciting for Past President Gary S Layne and the entire Club. Please welcome Victor Layne Layne, who has created space in his busy life to join Kiwanis Club of Norfolk and help support children in the community. The club worked together last week pouring beer for tips at Norfolk Festevents! We love to have volunteers join us for these activities to learn more about Kiwanis!

05/12/2026

Last week's speaker was all about what Kiwanis does in our community...help children. Thank you, Dr. Audra Bullock, founder Tidewater Friends of Foster Care, now known simply as The Friends of Foster Care (TFFC), a nonprofit organization committed to improving outcomes for children and teens in foster care.

Don't forget to sign up, members and volunteers. for the May 17 - Bayou Bon Vivant at Town Point Park. Contact Chris Hale - [email protected] for hours and more info.

Thank you, Lori for bringing a guest. Joey, come on back!

We are looking forward to having Dr. Scott Miller President Virginia Wesleyan University/ Batten University as our speaker this week.

04/13/2026

Last Thursday was a wonderful Kiwanis Club of Norfolk luncheon with 50 attendees. Thank you to all our guests for attending!

It was an honor to have special guest speaker Dr. Wood Selig, Athletic Director of Old Dominion University. Thank you Dr. Selig for getting us up-to-date on the trends in financing athletic programs, sponsorships and more as well as challenges with the balancing act in men’s college football programs with other athletic programs.

Great to see Herb Erb with the Greater Hampton Roads Diaper Bank, shown here with our Foundation President Pat Kelly, to receive a check for $4,775.

If you would like to learn more about our Kiwanis Club, please reach out! 757-652-1225 or go to our website: http://k00085.site.kiwanis.org/

04/03/2026

As you know, Norfolk Kiwanis is known for serving many nonprofit organizations in our region. This week out speaker was Anthony Walters, President and CEO of Southside YMCA. Thank you Anthony for getting us up-to-date on the Y's programs!

Next Thursday, April 9th is our Club membership drive, so think of those people you have brought before or who have shown interest in past. Be sure to register as we need to have the count in to the staff.