April President’s Message
Recently I was privileged to represent the Kiwanis Family House at a reception hosted by the U.C. Davis Medical Center. The reception was to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new and expanded Children’s Surgery Center on the Medical Center Campus and also to acknowledge their certification by the American College of Surgeons as a Level […]
Kiwanis Family House Annual Meeting Set for Saturday, June 3, 2017
The annual meeting of the Kiwanis Family House will be held on Saturday, June 3, 2017. The meeting will start at 11 a.m. with an update from Executive Director Dan Germain, Treasurer Matthew Wehner, and Board President Jim Legler. This informational session will be followed by the election of 4 (four) board members. Following the election, […]
30 Days Until the BIG Day of Giving!
Just 30 days until the BIG Day! Mark your calendars for May 4th–24 hours to give where your heart is. Special Big Day events and early giving opportunities will be announced soon. #KFH #wesavefamilies #BDoG2017
Big Day of Giving is set for Thursday, May 4th!
SAVE THE DATE! This year’s annual Big Day of Giving (Big DoG for short) is set for Thursday, May 4, 2017. Big Day of Giving is a 24-hour online giving challenge that brings together the region’s nonprofit community to help raise much needed unrestricted funds and shine a spotlight on the work nonprofits do to […]
Director’s Letter – March 2017
I strive to pen a column each month that is focused on a single impactful message or story. However, many noteworthy story lines are swirling as I sit to compose this month’s message. Coincidentally, I celebrate my fifth anniversary as Executive Director of Kiwanis Family House, a milestone that has me in a broadly reflective […]
March President’s Message
As I have mentioned in previous “President’s Messages”, the Kiwanis Family House Board of Directors has been working on the development of a new Strategic Plan. This has been a challenging task but one which is a critical component in achieving continued success and fiscal stability into the future. The previous strategic plan has served […]
Gordon’s Story
Gordon Storey has a story to tell. It is a story of true friendship and perseverance against difficult obstacles. It is a story of heartache and joy. Gordon Storey is a retired minister. In his ministerial postings he has served in many churches. One of these churches is located in Mt. Shasta, California. If you […]
February President’s Message
Like most nonprofit entities the Kiwanis Family House faces the challenge of reconciling available resources to the fulfilling of our mission by providing needed services to individuals receiving medical treatment personally or with a family member receiving medical care at the University of California Davis Medical Center or Shiners Hospital for Children – Northern California. […]
Join us for our Spring Clean-up Workday on Saturday, April 1st!
The next Spring Clean-up Workday is set for Saturday, April 1st–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. Attendance is limited to the first 100 to respond. Check out […]
Director’s Letter – January 2017
Each day for several recent months, the campus shuttle picked up Lorraine Ancic at Kiwanis Family House (KFH), delivered her to nearby UC Davis Medical Center for her cancer treatments, and then completed the loop. She became very familiar with that circular route that returned her to the comfort and support of her temporary home. […]
