Neighbors in action
Service that keeps showing up.
From weekly reading and meal delivery to grants for dozens of organizations, Gem City Kiwanis turns member time and community generosity into practical help.
Community investment
Local service adds up.
During 2018–2025, the club distributed $250,668 through annual grants, the Sammy Fund, sponsored youth programs and wider Kiwanis initiatives.
Year after year
Service projects
Although children are at the center of the club's mission, Gem City Kiwanians have served people of all ages since the club began.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Members help the Salvation Army invite year-end generosity.
Clergy Appreciation Day
The club recognizes local faith leaders and their service.
Weekly Meals on Wheels Delivery
Members regularly deliver meals to area residents.
Early Childhood Reading
Kiwanians read weekly with children at the Early Childhood Center.
Youth Book Collection
Books are collected for distribution through the Salvation Army.
Bridge the Gap Guardians
Volunteers help keep runners and walkers safe during the bridge event.
Adopt A Highway
Members care for a designated local roadside.
Frontier Settlement Day
Club volunteers support this community history event.
Canned Food Collection
Members collect food for the Salvation Army.
Four channels of support
Community investment
- Annual community grantsA competitive application process supporting youth-serving organizations.
- The Sammy FundGolf-outing proceeds support the Community Foundation's Sammy Fund and the Gem City Kiwanis Foundation.
- Sponsored youthLocal Builders Club activities, Key Club scholarships and youth leadership opportunities.
- Wider Kiwanis initiativesSelected support for children's health and service work through the Kiwanis family.
Leadership begins early
Sponsored youth
Gem City Kiwanis sponsors Builders Clubs at Quincy Junior High School and Blessed Sacrament School, helping young people discover leadership through service.
Blessed Sacrament’s club is open to students in grades 6–8, with Lori Quivilon serving as its teacher and sponsor. Meet the new officers and see highlights from the first meeting.
Fred Nothold, a Gem City past president, advises the Quincy Junior High School club. Contact us and put “Builders Club” and the school name in the subject line.
Ask about Builders Club