Director’s Letter – May 2016
The Finance Committee of our Board of Directors met recently to begin drafting the annual budget that will support Kiwanis Family House operations beginning July 1. As do most nonprofit leadership teams, we experience angst about our ongoing fiscal position and thus our ability to effectively serve families in need. I believe that we are […]
Kiwanis Day at the Ballpark Announced!
PLAY BALL! You are invited to attend “Kiwanis Day at the Ballpark” hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Folsom Lake! This fun event will be held at Raley Field in West Sacramento on Friday, July 22, 2016. Our own Sacramento River Cats (SF Giants affiliate) will take on the Chihuahuas at 7:05 p.m. (gates open […]
Join us for a BIG Interclub on the BIG Day of Giving, May 3rd!
For the third straight year, Kiwanis Family House will participate in the Sacramento region’s BIG Day of Giving (BIG DoG) event. What is BIG DoG? The BIG Day of Giving is a 24-hour event where the region comes together to support the nonprofit community by giving to those charitable organizations that they passionately support, like […]
Attention Save Mart Shoppers – S.H.A.R.E.S. Cards Are No Longer Valid!
Save Mart Supermarkets recently announced that it has partnered with eScrip to manage its S.H.A.R.E.S. charitable giving program. The new Shares powered by eScrip program continues the company’s legacy of giving up to 3% of shoppers’ eligible purchases to local, community-based organizations. What this means to you is that the S.H.A.R.E.S. card you now have […]
Director’s Letter – March 2016
On March 12, 2016, we achieved a complete, unbroken human circle around Kiwanis Family House. Members of Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club and Kiwanis joined several KFH guests in the “Hands around the House” portion of the annual March in March. It was a visual and symbolic experience in which approximately 180 people said […]
Workday Planned for Kiwanis One Day, Saturday, April 2nd
The next Kiwanis Family Workday is set for Saturday, April 2nd–Kiwanis One Day! Join us as we beautify our House, inside and out. All Kiwanis family members, family, and friends are invited: Kiwanis, Circle K, Key Club, Builder’s Club, Aktion Club, and K-Kids. Check out the flyer for details, and be sure to have your club RSVP […]
2016 March in March Set for Saturday, March 12th!
The 7th Annual March in March is scheduled for Saturday, March 12, 2015! Sponsored by CIRCLE K AT SACRAMENTO STATE, this year promises to a fantastic FUN-draising event for the entire Kiwanis Family! The day will begin with a FREE pancake breakfast for all participants between 8:30 – 9:30 am, followed by the following activities: 9:30 – 10:00 […]
Director’s Letter – January 2016
“That’s just the way the Kiwanis people are – caring and giving. They just can’t seem to do it enough.” I can still hear the late Buddy Howard’s voice as he video-recorded his grateful remarks, thanking Kiwanis Family House for all we had done for him and his family during his eight years of cancer […]
Sandra Gantt’s Story
We first met Sandra Gantt during the 2012 holiday season, shortly after she was diagnosed with leukemia. Sandra was in the last trimester of her pregnancy. Doctors at UC Davis Medical Center carefully coordinated her cancer and prenatal care. A healthy daughter, Karissa, was born on December 27, 2012. The family remained at Kiwanis Family […]
Ankit Bhuta’s Story
Ankit Bhuta came to the U.S. from Mumbai, India to attend flight school. After passing his courses, he needed hours on his flight log, a quest that took him to Stockton, California. On September 7, 2015, Ankit was riding on the back of a motorcycle being driven by one of his classmates. The classmate decided […]
