Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco

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Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco Community service organization dedicated to children & community. Meetings: Every Tuesday at 12:10pm @ Basque Cultural Center, 599 Railroad Avenue, SSF.

The public is welcome! The Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco is a local volunteer service club based on fun, friendship and charity. We are unified and dedicated in our belief that children, their families and communities benefit from the efforts of a proficient group of caring and involved volunteers. We proudly sponsor the El Camino High School and South San Francisco High School Key Clubs and San Francisco State University Circle K.

KIWANIS WELCOMES HECTOR CAMACHO, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT - ELECT OF SCHOOLSWe were honored to welcome Hector Cam...
10/21/2026

KIWANIS WELCOMES HECTOR CAMACHO, SAN MATEO COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT - ELECT OF SCHOOLS

We were honored to welcome Hector Camacho as our guest speaker at the Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco! His presentation was engaging, informative, and thought-provoking, and we especially enjoyed the lively discussion that followed.

Hector’s message—that every child deserves the opportunity to learn and thrive, and that students do best when educators and communities work together—strongly aligns with the Kiwanis mission of serving children and strengthening our communities. 💙
We’re proud to share that commitment through our youth programs, student scholarships, and Kiwanis Book Buddies literacy initiative, helping put books into the hands of young readers and inspiring a love of reading. 📖❤️

A heartfelt thank-you to Hector for sharing his time, insights, and vision with us. And Kristy, it was wonderful having you join us, too!

We look forward to staying connected and hope to welcome you both back again soon!

The City of South San Francisco – Government,

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to imporving the world one child and one community at a time.

The Kiwanis Club meets every Tuesday at the Zazpi at the Basque Cultural Center • Basque Dining & Private Events. If you want to learn more about the Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco , email to [email protected].

We were excited to have Ben Pettigrew joining us as Guest Speaker on October 13. Ben spoke about a very timely and thoug...
10/13/2026

We were excited to have Ben Pettigrew joining us as Guest Speaker on October 13. Ben spoke about a very timely and thought provoking topic:

"AI CIRCULAR FINANCING AND TRUST THE TECH BROS TO POLICE THEMSELVES???"

Ben is the Managing Partner at Redwood Park Advisors and as an added connection to our club, he is the son of our own member, John Pettigrew.

Thank you Ben, for a fascinating, albeit, sobering presentation.

If you want to learn more about about the Kiwanis or attend of our Tuesday lunch meetings, contact [email protected].

The City of South San Francisco – Government Zazpi at the Basque Cultural Center • Basque Dining & Private Events South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc.

🎉 Celebrating Our 2026–2027 Kiwanis Leadership Team! 🎉We proudly welcomed our 2026–2027 Board of Officers and Directors ...
10/08/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our 2026–2027 Kiwanis Leadership Team! 🎉

We proudly welcomed our 2026–2027 Board of Officers and Directors at our Installation Lunch Zazpi at the Basque Cultural Center • Basque Dining & Private Events.
We were honored to have Lt. Governor JW Smith and Lt. Governor Dede Fager join us for this special occasion.

Our leadership team for the coming year is:

⭐ President: Linda Parenti
⭐ President-Elect: Dr. Patrick Cheng
⭐ Past President: Sara Watson
⭐ Treasurer: Paul Formosa
⭐ Secretary: Yolanda Gonzalez
⭐ Directors: Vera Ginotti and Pan Bauer

Together, we are excited to continue serving our community alongside our fellow Kiwanians at the local, district, national, and international levels. Our focus remains on service, friendship, and supporting the children and families in our community. 💙

Two Wonderful Surprises!
The Installation Lunch included two very special moments of recognition.
Dr. Patrick Cheng was presented with the prestigious George Hixson Award in recognition of his generosity and dedicated service to the community. Patrick has also been a strong champion of our Kiwanis Book Buddies literacy program, helping us put books into the hands of young readers. 📚❤️

And in a wonderful surprise, President Linda Parenti was presented with the Distinguished Service Award in appreciation of her many hours of service to Kiwanis and the community. Linda is honored to receive this recognition and grateful to serve alongside such a dedicated group of Kiwanians.

Here’s to another year of service, friendship, teamwork, and making a difference—one child and one community at a time!

The City of South San Francisco – Government Zazpi at the Basque Cultural Center • Basque Dining & Private Events South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc. Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Division 34

COMING SOON!We are pleased to have Hector Camacho, and wife Kristy, join us for lunch as guest speaker on October 20th, ...
10/07/2026

COMING SOON!

We are pleased to have Hector Camacho, and wife Kristy, join us for lunch as guest speaker on October 20th, 2026.

Héctor Camacho is a longtime educator and community leader committed to strengthening public schools and expanding opportunities for children and families. In 2026, he was elected to serve as San Mateo County Superintendent of Schools.

Proudly descended from generations of workers, Héctor was raised with a deep belief in education, service, and responsibility to the next generation. Over his 27-year career, he has served students, families, and educators as a classroom teacher, school administrator, elected school board trustee, and university dean. A product of San Mateo County public schools, Héctor completed his graduate studies and teacher preparation at Stanford University. He lives in South San Francisco with his wife and two children, who attend local public schools.

The Kiwanis Club of SSF meets every Tuesday at the Zazpi at the Basque Cultural Center • Basque Dining & Private Events.

If you would like to know more about the Kiwanis, email [email protected].
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
The City of South San Francisco – Government South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc.

💙💛 The Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco is a service organization made up of caring individuals dedicated to giving b...
09/29/2026

💙💛 The Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco is a service organization made up of caring individuals dedicated to giving back to our community. From supporting veterans and promoting literacy through our Kiwanis Book Buddies program, to awarding scholarships and assisting local children and families, we are committed to making a positive difference - one project at a time.

Today, our club was proud to donate much-needed items, pillows, towels, wash cloths, and sheet sets to the Veterans Village in Colma. 🇺🇸 Seeing first-hand the impact of these donations was a wonderful reminder of what can be accomplished when a community comes together.

Interested in volunteer work? We’d love to have you join us! For more information email [email protected].

📸 Pictured: Stephanie Morgan, Director of the Center, and Kiwanians Linda Parenti, Pan Bauer, and Sara Watson.

Together, we serve. 💙

The City of South San Francisco – Government South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc.

We had another successful Garage Sale fundraiser on Saturday, September 26, 2026! 🎉A huge thank you to Patrick Cheng for...
09/29/2026

We had another successful Garage Sale fundraiser on Saturday, September 26, 2026! 🎉

A huge thank you to Patrick Cheng for organizing this annual event once again. It takes a lot of work behind the scenes to make an event like this happen, and Patrick did a wonderful job!

A special thank you to all the members who came out and worked from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.—setting up, selling, collecting money, helping customers, cleaning up, and tearing everything down at the end of the day.

Many thanks to Bill Benavides, Pan Bauer, Vera Ginotti, Yolanda Gonzalez, Vince Jones, Jim Kaestner, John Pettigrew, and Sara Watson for rolling up their sleeves and helping make the day a success. Dan and Ruth De Nardi stopped by and brought bags of clothing to sell, and thank you to everyone who donated items for the sale.

It was truly another great example of Kiwanis teamwork! 💙

And we can’t forget the fuel that kept our hardworking crew going! ☕🥐 Bill Benevides started the morning by bringing coffee and pastries, and Dave Parenti generously donated ten delicious sandwiches from Teani’s Deli for our hungry workers. Thank you both!

All of the profits make a difference in our community - whether it goes toward another student scholarship, books for children, food baskets for families, or supporting our veterans.

That is what Kiwanis is all about: working together, having fun, and giving back to our community.

Thank you to everyone who helped make another Garage Sale a success. Great teamwork, Kiwanians! 👏👏👏

The City of South San Francisco – Government South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc. https://www.facebook.com/KiwanisCalNevHaDivision34

09/25/2026

🛍️ Garage Sale Alert! 🛍️

Mark your calendars for the Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco Garage Sale!

Come hunt for fantastic finds, great bargains, and maybe that one thing you didn’t know you needed! 😉 All while supporting a great cause.

📅 Saturday, September 26

⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

📍 Tri Counties Bank Parking Lot, 975 El Camino Real, South San Francisco

💙 All proceeds benefit local student and family programs.

Bring your friends, bring your shopping bags, and bring your bargain-hunting skills! 🛍️
Shop. Save. Support our community!

The City of South San Francisco – Government South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc. South San Francisco Women's Club

🛍️ Garage Sale Alert! 🛍️Mark your calendars for the Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco Garage Sale!Come hunt for fantas...
09/18/2026

🛍️ Garage Sale Alert! 🛍️

Mark your calendars for the Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco Garage Sale!

Come hunt for fantastic finds, great bargains, and maybe that one thing you didn’t know you needed! 😉 All while supporting a great cause.

📅 Saturday, September 26

⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

📍 Tri Counties Bank Parking Lot, 975 El Camino Real, SSF

💙 All proceeds benefit local student and family programs.
Bring your friends, bring your shopping bags, and bring your bargain-hunting skills! 🛍️
Shop. Save. Support our community!

The City of South San Francisco – Government South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc. South San Francisco Women's Club

The SSF Kiwanis Day of Bocce was a fantastic day filled with friendship, fun, laughter, and camaraderie! 🎳A huge THANK Y...
08/22/2026

The SSF Kiwanis Day of Bocce was a fantastic day filled with friendship, fun, laughter, and camaraderie! 🎳

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who participated, sponsored, donated, volunteered, and helped make this event such a success. Your enthusiasm, generosity, and support made the day truly memorable.

Most importantly, your support helps the Kiwanis Club of South San Francisco continue its work supporting local children, families, schools, and community programs. Every team, sponsorship, raffle ticket, and donation helps us make a difference!

We couldn't have done it without our wonderful Kiwanis members, participants, sponsors, and community partners. You helped turn a fun day of Bocce into a day of giving back! ❤️

Until next year…keep practicing your Bocce! 😉🎳

SSFUSD The City of South San Francisco – Government South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc.

📚 Kiwanis Members Hard at Work! 📚Our Kiwanis members rolled up their sleeves during a recent lunch meeting to stamp and ...
08/12/2026

📚 Kiwanis Members Hard at Work! 📚

Our Kiwanis members rolled up their sleeves during a recent lunch meeting to stamp and prepare books for students as part of our Kiwanis Book Buddies literacy project.

These books are almost ready to find their way into the hands of students, where they can be read, enjoyed, shared with family and friends, and kept for their very own!

We’re excited to put books directly into the hands of children and help make reading more accessible, fun, and inspiring. 📖❤️
A big thank you to our hardworking Kiwanians for turning a lunch meeting into a little literacy assembly line! 😉

Kiwanis Book Buddies — helping children discover that every book opens the door to a new adventure. 📚✨

Zazpi at the Basque Cultural Center • Basque Dining & Private Events South San Francisco Scavenger Co. & Blue Line Transfer Inc. The City of South San Francisco – Government Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Division 34

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