The Kiwanis vision is “Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.”
The following Florence Kiwanis Club involvement in these projects, categorized as “Community Service,” helps support that vision.
Kiwanis sponsors the Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner
The free Community Thanksgiving Dinner was started in the 90’s by a few local churches. The mission was to provide a complete Thanksgiving Dinner to those that might otherwise eat alone or simply not have a Thanksgiving meal. Joining local community members together for fellowship and a wonderful meal. Shortly after, the leadership was transferred to the ministerial association and the dinner continued to grow and outgrow local churches. Around 2008 the Kiwanis Club of Florence took on the program and a few years later a partnership with the Florence Elks who provided the large facility to meet the demand of the attendees. The free Dinner has served as many as 750 over the years. Through the pandemic we adjusted and provided the meal on Thanksgiving day with a drive thru, pick up your complete dinner, packaged for easy heat up. 2023 the Community Dinner was back to a dine-in meal, with pre-arranged to-go dinners to senior facilities. Plans are already in the making for 2024 and some changes to better fit the needs of the community.
Kiwanis Club of Florence, OR put out flags Monday, April 29, on Highway 126 and Highway 101 from 9th to 12th St. This is the route the veterans returning from their Honor Flight to Washington DC. will travel, with the destination the Florence Elks lodge. In addition, Kiwanis Flag Route Team 8 will have a group holding flags at the Elks Lodge to greet our returning Vets. The community is invited to welcome the returning Vets at the Elks lodge. The estimated time of arrival is between 1:00 - 2:00pm. If you can, stop by and welcome back our heroes! ... See MoreSee Less
Kiwanis Club of Florence, OR put out flags Monday, April 29, on Highway 126 and Highway 101 from 9th to 12th St. This is the route the veterans returning from their Honor Flight to Washington DC. will travel, with the destination the Florence Elks lodge. In addition, Kiwanis Flag Route Team 8 will have a group holding flags at the Elks Lodge to greet our returning Vets. The community is invited to welcome the returning Vets at the Elks lodge. The estimated time of arrival is between 1:00 - 2:00pm. If you can, stop by and welcome back our heroes! ... See MoreSee Less
Community Service
The Kiwanis vision is “Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them and provide the support they need to thrive.”
The following Florence Kiwanis Club involvement in these projects, categorized as “Community Service,” helps support that vision.
* Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner: Slide Show – click here
The free Community Thanksgiving Dinner was started in the 90’s by a few local churches. The mission was to provide a complete Thanksgiving Dinner to those that might otherwise eat alone or simply not have a Thanksgiving meal. Joining local community members together for fellowship and a wonderful meal. Shortly after, the leadership was transferred to the ministerial association and the dinner continued to grow and outgrow local churches. Around 2008 the Kiwanis Club of Florence took on the program and a few years later a partnership with the Florence Elks who provided the large facility to meet the demand of the attendees. The free Dinner has served as many as 750 over the years. Through the pandemic we adjusted and provided the meal on Thanksgiving day with a drive thru, pick up your complete dinner, packaged for easy heat up. 2023 the Community Dinner was back to a dine-in meal, with pre-arranged to-go dinners to senior facilities. Plans are already in the making for 2024 and some changes to better fit the needs of the community.
*Siuslaw Elementary School Music Program
*Soroptimist Christmas Basket giveaway
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We're looking forward to seeing you the Saturday of the annual Rhododendron Festival - Florence, OR for the Kiwanis Rhody Days Kids Games! ... See MoreSee Less
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Kiwanis Club of Florence, OR put out flags Monday, April 29, on Highway 126 and Highway 101 from 9th to 12th St. This is the route the veterans returning from their Honor Flight to Washington DC. will travel, with the destination the Florence Elks lodge. In addition, Kiwanis Flag Route Team 8 will have a group holding flags at the Elks Lodge to greet our returning Vets.
The community is invited to welcome the returning Vets at the Elks lodge. The estimated time of arrival is between 1:00 - 2:00pm. If you can, stop by and welcome back our heroes! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for doing this! They look beautiful!
Route 8 rocks!!
We're looking forward to seeing you the Saturday of the annual Rhododendron Festival - Florence, OR for the Kiwanis Rhody Days Kids Games! ... See MoreSee Less
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Kiwanis Club of Florence, OR put out flags Monday, April 29, on Highway 126 and Highway 101 from 9th to 12th St. This is the route the veterans returning from their Honor Flight to Washington DC. will travel, with the destination the Florence Elks lodge. In addition, Kiwanis Flag Route Team 8 will have a group holding flags at the Elks Lodge to greet our returning Vets.
The community is invited to welcome the returning Vets at the Elks lodge. The estimated time of arrival is between 1:00 - 2:00pm. If you can, stop by and welcome back our heroes! ... See MoreSee Less
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thank you for doing this! They look beautiful!
Route 8 rocks!!