The Kiwanis Club of Haslett-Okemos is proud to support the youth in our community and around the world. Our members make a difference through their service, fundraising, and giving. Here are a few of the projects made possible by our members and the funds raised through our annual fundraiser Flags Over Meridian.
- Youth Sports Pavilion at the Marketplace on the Green ($75,000)
- Haslett Robotic Club ($6000 annual donation)
- Gift Cards for Middle School Students for “March Is Reading Month”
- Okemos Special Needs Summer Camp Sponsorship
- Sheffel Toy Project Financial Donations and Volunteering
- Okemos At-Risk Youth Summer Camp Sponsorship
- Wards of the Court Annual Children’s Party
- Dictionaries for Third Graders in Haslett and Okemos High School
- Funding for Chromebooks and Kindles for Haslett Students in need
- Sponsorship of Key Clubs Haslett and Okemos High Schoolers
- The Kiwanis Key Club is a student leadership program geared towards helping our teenagers gain the skills they need to succeed while forming lasting friendships.
- Sponsorship of Builders Club in Haslett Middle School
- Working with kids to build leadership skills and foster caring, the Kiwanis Builders Club encourages kids to take charge of their world and make it a better place.
- Youth Tot Swim Scholarships for Parkwood YMCA
- Library Books for Haslett Library and Classrooms
- Lake Lansing Bandshell Concert Sponsors
- Haslett Food Panty Donations and New Freezer Purchase
- Meridian Cares Donations
- Meridian Township Park Bench Construction and Maintenance (75 Benches)
- Okemos Community Church Pastors Fund
- Harris Nature Center Volunteer Projects and Donations
- Haslett Junior Golf League Scholarships
- Santa’s First Responders Christmas Party Sponsors
- Kiwanis of Michigan Foundation donations for Children’s Hospitals in Michigan
- Contribution of cribs and goods for children in Lansing hospitals
- Contributions to Boy Scout Eagle Projects
If you’d like to know more about what Kiwanis Haslett-Okemos does contact us or join us for one of our weekly meetings!
A HISTORY OF HELPING