About Us
Akron Kiwanis
The Kiwanis Club of Akron is a community of service-minded individuals dedicated to improving the lives of children and families across Summit County. Through hands-on volunteer projects, youth leadership programs, scholarships, and community partnerships, Akron Kiwanis strives to Build Leaders One Child at a Time. With a proud legacy of civic engagement and collaboration, the club continues to make a lasting difference—fostering leadership, education, and opportunity for future generations.
Downtown Akron Kiwanis Foundation
The Downtown Akron Kiwanis Foundation serves as the charitable arm of the Kiwanis Club of Akron, providing financial support to programs that improve the lives of children and strengthen our community. Through strategic grants, scholarships, and partnerships, the Foundation helps sustain Kiwanis initiatives focused on education, youth leadership, and community service. Guided by a legacy of generosity and civic responsibility, the Foundation continues to invest in Akron’s future—one child at a time.
Membership
Becoming a member of the Kiwanis Club of Akron means joining a network of community leaders and volunteers dedicated to serving children and families across Summit County. Through fellowship, service projects, and youth programs, members make a meaningful impact while building lifelong friendships and leadership skills. Discover how you can get involved and help us continue Building Leaders One Child at a Time.
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Why should you support Rise & Shine with Kiwanis for Kids?
Proceeds will be used to maintain and grow young leadership in Greater Akron
Enhanced service leadership guidance and programming will be made available to Greater Akron middle school children
High school students can take advantage of continued service leadership programs
Our primary goal is to grow and maintain service leadership programs (Builders Clubs) for each public and private middle school in the Greater Akron area. A Builders Club—the largest service organization for middle school students ages 11 to 15—is designed to provide members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership. The club is student led, operates under school regulations, and draws its members from the student body. When started at a young age, the service club experience prepares its members to become the most engaged members of their communities—now and in the future.
We know the transition from grade school to middle school can be tough for any adolescent boy or girl. Common challenges children face include dealing with social pressures, making new friends, communicating with teachers, confronting bullies, becoming a positive contributor, bouncing back from failure and disappointments, and learning about the world. With your help, our middle school-aged children will have access to programming and resources that will help them transition into confident young adults.