St Helens Kiwanis Club

02/25/2026

Welcome Lindsay Gobel Wilson to Kiwanis Noon Club! Thank you Lindsay for your enthusiasm to pitch in on projects that are such a benefit to kidos and our community. The fun & goodwill you bring is awesome!

02/25/2026

February 20th our noon speaker, Sandra Capusan shared her youth enuapeter bussiness fair project # and even working in with America 250! Sandra is owner of The Beauty Lounge, downtown St. Helens. Sandra is creating a pathway for inspiring her sons and youth to create their own business, following all the steps it takes to be a business owner. This pilot project will be similar to outdoor markets, with reusable booths that youth will own. Kiwanis offered support to help make this youth project happen, watch for this summer!

02/20/2026

Feb.13th was lucky for us to have Sharrie Ryan, as our noon speaker. Sharrie found when her children were diagnosed with AuDUD and ADHD that the exsisting services were not really addressing the needs and understanding of navigating the neurodivergency world. As Sharrie fought for her children to live better lives, she started her own services to share what she learned. Neurodiversity Support Services was created. Services include Resource Development, Educational Advocacy, Coaching Services, Individual Education Training. Thank you Sharrie.

02/20/2026

Feb.6th Kiwanis Noon Club had the pleasure of having Betty Bundy Director of Advocates NW along with Elyssa Pechaeck and Shane Clay, also known as the "Legend" share a vision that came true. Betty and colleague, Kelly Ricker creative their services for folks with developmental disabilities by providing one on one direct support services that get folks out and about to a ton of fun community activities. Advocates Access NW provides In-Home Attenant Care, Transpotation, Relief Care, soon to come Behavior Professional Services all is a win win!

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

What all can one get into an hour? Jan. 23 noon meeting at Elks was a perfect example! Speaker, Vicoria Moreno Key Club, Tamara Stasko, Manager IGA Market Fresh received Everyday Hero Award for Holiday Hope Meals and community support, Judy Bright hydroponic green beans, Charlene Bassine St. Helens Kiwanis Centennial, guests, project reports, and more!

01/23/2026

Dr. Lynnda Fuller, Artistic Director of the Columbia Chorale of Oregon's Children's Choir spoke at Jan. 16 noon meeting. Attributes of what music brings to children is priceless. Thank you Lynnda for your dedication to music and children.

12/21/2025

As you can see Kiwanis and volunteers help as Salvation Army Bell Ringers bringing their own enthusiastic amazing personalities to brighten your day as you share in this valuable cause that helps folks in our community! There is still lots of time to stop by St. Helens Safeway before Christmas say hi & contribute!

12/21/2025

St. Helens Kiwanis Bill & Claudia lead the way in gifting St. Helens 3rd graders in receiving their very own Thesaurus! Yes the cover has a dinosaur suggesting the Thesaurus is "obsolete" however far from true for 3rd graders that are learning poetry and how to use words!

11/22/2025

November 21 St Helens Kiwanis Club welcomed Kelly Nolan, Salvation Army Service Extention Oregon Field Representative! This was great timing to have Kelly here, with Bell Ringing starting next week. Kelly's presented history, mission, and a very engaging jeopardy Kiwanis Kwiz game! Contestants Jay & Judy B. were very entertaining!

11/22/2025

Welcome Cari Demers to St Helens Kiwanis Club! Cari's enthusiasm along with serving our commumity is a wonderful partnership!