Kiwanis Club of Pekin

10/26/2026

Pekin Kiwanis Grant Applications Are Open!

Do you know a nonprofit that helps children in our community? There’s still time to apply for a Kiwanis grant!

We’re proud to support the amazing organizations that make a difference in the lives of local children.

💰 Grants range from $100–$1,000
📅 Applications are due November 9, 2026
📣 Recipients will be notified by November 13, 2026.

Don’t wait—submit your application today! If your organization serves children in our community, we encourage you to apply. Please help us spread the word by sharing this post! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BvU4s7VXm/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Grant Applications Now Available for Fall 2026!
The Kiwanis Club of Pekin is proud to support the incredible organizations that work tirelessly to enrich the lives of children in our community. If you are part of a local non-profit or youth program dedicated to helping local kids thrive, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to access grants specifically designed to support youth and children's programs throughout our community.
Apply online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes2YbED3OdGRz9WLucyUzxJyoIjb7GEx-l9ZyEhjxbf2pYOA/viewform?usp=send_form
(Or scan the QR code on the flyer image!)
Let’s continue working together to make a lasting difference for the kids of Pekin, one child and one community at a time.

10/06/2026

Help us welcome our 2026–2027 Pekin Kiwanis Officers!

President: Manda Brown
Vice President: Ryan Master
Secretary: Tammy Jackson
Treasurer: Chris Schwartz
Assistant Secretary: Sherry Semonis
Immediate Past President: Ryan Master

We’re looking forward to another year of serving our community, having fun, and making a difference for the kids of Pekin!

If you’ve been looking for a way to get involved and give back, come check out Pekin Kiwanis! We’d love to have you join us!

10/06/2026

Grant Applications Now Available for Fall 2026!
The Kiwanis Club of Pekin is proud to support the incredible organizations that work tirelessly to enrich the lives of children in our community. If you are part of a local non-profit or youth program dedicated to helping local kids thrive, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to access grants specifically designed to support youth and children's programs throughout our community.
Apply online here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSes2YbED3OdGRz9WLucyUzxJyoIjb7GEx-l9ZyEhjxbf2pYOA/viewform?usp=send_form
(Or scan the QR code on the flyer image!)
Let’s continue working together to make a lasting difference for the kids of Pekin, one child and one community at a time.

07/28/2026

Looking for a fun night out with the whole family? Join the Kiwanis Club of Pekin at Yesterday's Bar and Grill (YBG) for an evening of good food, friendly competition, and great memories!
📅 When: Thursday, July 30th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: YBG (363 Court St, Pekin, IL)
What to expect: Good food, great games, and the best memories!
Bring the kids, grab dinner, and challenge your friends to your favorite games. We can’t wait to see you there!

07/25/2026

Congratulations to long time member, Dale and his wife Lela on this well deserved honor!!🥳 We are proud of you!

The 2026 Pekin Community Bank Community Hero Award this year goes to Mr. And Mrs Dale Sandrock!!

07/21/2026

Got nothing to do next Thursday? Well, now you do!
The Kiwanis Club of Pekin is hosting a Family Game Night at Yesterday's Bar and Grill (YBG), and you’re invited! Swap screen time for game time—bring the family out for good food, awesome games, and great memories.
📅 When: Thursday, July 30th | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Where: YBG (363 Court St, Pekin)
Whether you're a board game master or just looking for a fun night out with the kids, we’ve got a table waiting for you. See you there!

06/30/2026

We spent a wonderful afternoon weeding the Kiwanis flower garden at the corner of Court and E. Shore Dr. today. The garden is looking absolutely beautiful, but it looks even better thanks to some incredible helping hands.
A massive thank you to the fantastic Pekin Community High School FFA students who came out to help us tackle the weeds! We truly appreciate your hard work and dedication to helping keep our community beautiful.
Check out a few shots from our weeding party today including some of our hard-working crew, the beautiful blooms, and the sign from the Pekin Beautification Committee celebrating the PCHS FFA!

06/16/2026

What an incredible day of giving back to the community we love! Today, the Kiwanis Club of Pekin was honored to award a grand total of $7,950 in community grants to 12 amazing local organizations, alongside $2,000 in scholarships to two outstanding Key Club Students!
Every single one of these recipients works tirelessly to support, educate, and uplift the children of Pekin. We are so proud to partner with them and invest in their missions.
This capping off a phenomenal couple of weeks for our club, following last week’s Bike Rodeo where our army of volunteers and club members taught roughly 120 kids about bike safety, sending 24 lucky kids home with brand-new bikes!
Seeing how these funds will be put to work reminds us exactly why we love serving Pekin. Thank you to our members, our community partners, and everyone who makes this impactful work possible!

06/09/2026

Today, we teamed up with the park camp organization to host an incredible afternoon focused on fun, safety, and community for our local kids!
From navigating the bicycle obstacle course to learning essential safety tips, it was wonderful seeing so many smiling faces out at the Memorial Arena Parking Lot. A huge event like this takes a village, and we want to extend a special thank you to our local EMTs, firefighters, and the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Department for coming out to support the kids, share their expertise, and help keep everyone safe!
Our dedicated Kiwanians & Key Club members were hard at work setting up early, directing traffic, and guiding the campers through the course. A massive thank you to the park camp organization for partnering with us, and to all of our amazing volunteers who stepped up to lend a hand and make today a huge success. Every extra hand truly makes a difference in empowering the youth of our community!
Check out a few snapshots from today’s event below!

05/23/2026