What We Do

Support the local social-safety-net

Since its founding in 1947, the Kiwanis Club of South Arlington has been an integral part of the local area’s social safety net, with an emphasis on improving the lives of youth. Today, funds raised by the club supports a host of local efforts. Among them, we boost the work of the Arlington Food Assistance Center, Arlington Free Clinic, Aspire! Afterschool Learning, the Arlington Community Foundation, Arlington Pediatric Center, a number of food pantries and more!

Promote civic engagement

In 2024, the Kiwanis Club of Arlington inaugurated its “Legendary Service Award,” presented to a community leader for longstanding, consistent involvement in making the lives of local youth better. Our first recipient was former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran. (Find full coverage here: https://tinyurl.com/repmoran2024)

(Above: Rep. Jim Moran receives the Kiwanis of South Arlington 2024 “Legendary Service Award.”)

Support for youth

Our Kiwanis club supports Key Club service projects, facilitate the Key Club meetings, provide mentorships and provide college scholarships for the Key Club students. Our traditional partner has been Arlington Community High School, a public school with a unique focus. CLICK HERE to find out more about the school and its student body.

New for 2024 came a partnership with Randolph Elementary School. CLICK HERE for more on the school and the students it serves.

In addition, collaborating with the Arlington Community Foundation, we providing funding for higher-education scholarships for students attending Arlington Community High School. CLICK HERE for information about the foundation’s scholarship program.

(Above: Photo from 2023 graduation ceremony at Arlington Community High School, courtesy Deb Kolt/GazetteLeader)

Make a broader contribution

The Kiwanis Club of South Arlington supports the Kiwanis District Foundation, which provides grants to worthy organizations across the region, and the Kiwanis Children’s Fund, which targets its efforts on projects that improve the lives of youth in some of the world’s most impoverished areas.

Are you ready to join us? Make an initial contact at [email protected] or fill out the handy form below.