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FRIENDS OF KIWANIS NEWSLETTER DECEMBER 2025 |
Dear Kiwanis Friends,
We are excited to share that we recently wrapped up our Kiwanis year, which runs from October 1–September 30, and the 2024–2025 year was one of our best yet! As a club, we put in 1,972 hours of hands-on community service. We donated $25,000 to 39 local nonprofits. We had 670 runners join our annual fundraiser, The Jenkintown Sunset 5K Run -- our biggest turnout ever! And so much more.
Thank you to our passionate members and partners who make our community shine. |
Several of our members helped out with the Rotary Club of Jenkintown's Thanksgiving food drive, packing and delivering 75 Thanksgiving meals for families in Cheltenham School District.
In the month of November, our Book Train collected 60 books, which puts at us over 1,000 for the fiscal year so far! We also established a new Book Box at Jenkintown Day Nursery, where parents can browse and take home books to encourage a life-long love of reading.
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SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAMS |
The Abington Aktion Club made cards for service members in celebration of Thanksgiving. They also held their yearly Banquet of Thanks, a celebration of the Aktion Club’s year of service, new member induction, award presentations and traditional candle lighting. Kiwanis Governor Barbara Carter joined as their keynote speaker for the evening.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Knights of Columbus Hall 235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA 19038
Adults: $12; Children: $6; Under age 2: FREE |
SPECIAL ATHLETES BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT |
Save the Date! The 46th Annual Special Athletes Basketball Tournament, hosted by the Abington Aktion Club, will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Hatboro Horsham HS. This event brings together approximately 19 teams, whose members are athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities from the tri-county area, ranging in age from 8 to 70. It provides the opportunity to compete, build team spirit, and experience the joy of basketball. |
Save the Date! Jenkintown’s 34th Annual Sunset 5K Run will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Are you ready to run the Summit? This challenging tree lined 5k course winds its way through the borough of Jenkintown without crossing Old York Rd. One of the largest evening 5K runs around. Come on out and join us! Live Music, food and prizes for all age groups. |
If you have or know someone who can donate new or gently used books for kids ages 0-10, contact Janet Crawford via email at jcrawford0615@gmail.com. Pickup can be arranged. Infant or small children’s board books are especially welcomed. |
The Abington Aktion Club is hosting their annual Winter Warmth Mission! Members are collecting adult winter hats, gloves and scarves. These items, along with holiday cookies and sweets, will be donated to Angels in Motion for distribution to unhoused adults.
If you would like to contribute, items can be dropped off at Knights of Columbus Hall, 235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA. For more information, please contact Darlene Anderson via email at KiwanisDarlene@gmail.com. |
10 AT-HOME VOLUNTEER IDEAS FOR FAMILIES |
Global Family Volunteer Day was on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Check out our latest blog post featuring 10 simple, kid-friendly ways your family can give back from home year-round. |
If you are curious about the Kiwanis Club of Jenkintown and want to get involved in making a difference in your community, we welcome you to join us at one of our upcoming meetings. We meet each Thursday from 12:00 to 1:15 PM at the Short Stable on the grounds of Abington Friends Meeting. |
Abington Aktion Club is a service/leadership program for adults who are neurodiverse. Club meetings are on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Glenside Knights of Columbus Hall, 235 Limekiln Pike, Glenside, PA 19038. New members are always welcome! |
Our strength lies in collaboration. We invite nonprofits to partner with us in meaningful ways. |
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