Who we are...

In 1915, Kiwanis International was founded in Detroit, Michigan. Seven years later, on the 16th of November 1922, the Kiwanis Club of Staunton, Virginia was chartered. Originially, the club met at the old YMCA building at 41 North Augusta Street.

From its beginning, the Staunton Kiwanis Club has carried out projects directed towards the improvement of children's lives. Early programs included clinics for crippled children, dental clinics, and assistance of visually impaired and tubercular children.

The Staunton Kiwanis baseball program began in 1947. Today it is the Club's major project. The program is funded with money raised by the club through concession sales. In addition to program and concession operations, the club has funded additions and upgrades to the City's baseball facilities.

Our Model General Assembly program, started in 1976, enables area high school youths to participate in a realistic re-enactment of the legislative process. Through our involvement with three sponsored clubs - Shelburne Builders, Lee High Key Club and Mary Baldwin College Circle K - we work to provide additional service projects.

The Kiwanis Club of Staunton is part of the global organization of Kiwanis International.

Other Staunton Kiwanis Club projects include:

• In 1976, the Staunton Kiwanis Club promoted and led the way for construction of the bandstand at Gypsy Hill Park.
• Our adopt-a-highway program keeps Staunton's highways free of litter.
• The Kiwanis Disc Golf Course at Montgomery Hall Park is our most recent building project, and has been rated one of the top five Disc Golf courses in Virginia.

Staunton Kiwanians continue to volunteer time to many community projects:

• marshal the Staunton Christmas Parade
• ring the Salvation Army Bell
• read to school children
• participate whenever asked