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The Kiwanis Club of Abbotsford meets every Thursday at 6:30 P.M. @ Crossroads restaurant on Sumas Way in Abbotsford.

The first Thursday of the month is a board meeting and the third Thursday is student of the month during the school months,

the others are regular meeting with guest speakers.


What are we? Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community

at a time

Purpose: To improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide.


Mission: As a thriving organization of men, women, and youth, we are dedicated to serving the children of the world and

improving the quality of life worldwide.


Vision: We will be the world's premier organization engaging adult and youth volunteers to improve the quality of life

worldwide.


How we do it? We raise money to support the following programs


Children and Youth Services:

  • Infant Food Bank
  • Key Club : High School service clubs including Abbotsford Collegiate Key Club and Yale Key Club
  • Father's Day Program Community Services
  • Read & Lead – Literacy books for pre schools
  • Student Bursaries/Scholarships
  • Student of the Month for Abbotsford Collegiate, Yale Secondary,Chief Dan George Middle and W.A. Fraser Middle
  • New Beginnings
  • Youth for Christ Safe Ride Program
  • Key Leader
  • Abbotsford Junior Police Academy
  • Terrific Kids program.  Jackson Elementary School
  • Pulling Together Society- working with Aboriginal Youth at Risk and the Local Police Department.
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Community Services:

  • Abbotsford Community Services
  • Maple Wood House and MSA Manor
  • Salvation Army
  • Food Bank
  • SIGN- Fracture Care International
  • Kisumu Kenya Kiwanis Club
  • Rice Raiser Campaign
  • MADD
  • Canadian Cancer Society
  • Axtion Club
  • Abbotsford Restorative Justice