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It Takes A Village!

Events are possible because of a supportive community. We find that people want to give back to their community, and simply need a call-to-action to do so.  Check out a few of our successes and Photo Albums!

Easter

Our 2022 annual Spaghetti Dinner raised funds to provide college scholarships to high school Key Club members.  It was a huge group effort.  Key Clubbers donated drinks and desserts.  Area merchants provided many generous door prizes.. 

  • ​​​The Community Karma annual toy drive relies heavily on support from like-minded organizations.  Kiwanis Club happily offers volunteer and monetary support to a season full of giving across Asbury Park.​

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  • Our Club organized, hosted and sponsored a wonderful day for Down syndrome youth and their families at Allaire Community Farm.  Hay rides, petting zoo, pony rides and a healthy lunch were enjoyed. 

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  • Raised and donated $1,900 to Asbury Park youth football for new uniforms, equipment and funds to travel to games and tournaments.​

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  • The Club established it's own team and raised $1,200 in support of community initiatives, including housing, homelessness and personal wellness at the 2024 Jersey Shore Ride for Food Justice.

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  • Movie Afternoon at the Showroom on Cookman Ave. hosted approximately 25 boys, girls and family members to a super fun afternoon full of laughs, treats, popcorn and toys!

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  • Lots of fun is had as children run, bike and "Play on Pine" Street in Asbury Park on Friday nights.  Hosted by Second Life Bikes, Kiwanis Club adds to the fun offering FREE snacks, drinks and activity books to all.

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  • Built and placed Beach Toy Borrow Box on 2nd Ave. for kids to "borrow " toys, enjoy for the day and return them to the box for more kids.  Good for the environment too -- no toys left on the beach or in the ocean.

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  • With literacy and education as top priorities, we awarded $3,000 in scholarships to four AP High School students, and we launched another Book Ark to high-spirited youth at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School.  Reading is our superhero was proudly chanted.

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  • Bigger and better than 2023, EAT HERE NOW 2024 profits fund enrichment programs for Asbury Park youth who need us most. Featuring discounted dining at 43 restaurants, the $30 coupon booklet is valued at $500.

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  • Our valued partnership with Asbury Park Little League has us on the field supporting our teams with equipment and uniforms as well as serving up great food at the big pancake breakfast!

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  • Preparing rooms, building renovations, landscape refreshes and celebrating birthdays are a top priority in support of the amazing Covenant House.  Our members and volunteers bring their best for such an incredible cause.

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  • Regular time spent at Mercy Center ensures they can keep the pantry open at times convenient for all in need. Our members and volunteers have no limits to helping where we are needed.

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  • Our amazing partnership with Community Karma enables us to collect and offer toys, food and gift cards to needy families during the holidays.  And new school years are kicked off with backpacks full of goodies for youth of all ages.

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  • We have a lot of time for our Bridge of Books Foundation partner, joining them during the year to sort, box and deliver books to schools for children of all ages. Youth literacy is HUGE.!

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