What is the Kiwanis Family?

Our Branches of Service

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The organization is 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 Kiwanis Family is the Kiwanis Organization and the Service Leadership Organizations (SLPs) that they sponsor. Together we make up a family of different ages, backgrounds, and abilities dedicated to making a positive difference in our communities.

Kiwanis International

Serving the Children of the World

Dedicated to serving the children of the world, Kiwanis International annually raises almost US $340 million and dedicates more than 7.3 million hours to strengthen communities and help children. Through service projects and fundraisers, Kiwanis members improve their communities, make lifelong friendships and, most importantly, help children reach their full potential.

Circle K International

Live to Serve, Love to Serve

Circle K International (CKI) is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization. Now in 19 nations, we are among the most passionate of Kiwanis-family members when it comes to service. The New York District is one of 33 international districts of CKI clubs and members.

Key Club International

Leadership, Character Building, Caring, and Inclusiveness
Key Club International is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. This branch of the family is designed to guide high school students to become the next class of leaders while impacting their communities.

Builders Club

Building Leaders

Builders club empowers youth as they navigate the in-between stage of life that is middle school. Members develop self-awareness as they discover their passion to serve, their desire to lead and their ability to engage and collaborate with others. Service to school and community become a way of life!

K-Kids

Young Leaders Helping Others
K-Kids is the largest service organization for elementary school students, with more than 1,200 clubs worldwide. Club members discover their passion to serve, desire to lead and their ability to engage and collaborate with others to better the school and community.

Aktion Club

Where Development Has No Disability
Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 10,000 members worldwide. Club members become competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.

Live to Serve, Love to Serve

Join College Students All Across the Globe

CKI is committed to developing leaders by offering unique service, leadership and fellowship opportunities that not only change the world but change members’ lives.