The Kiwanis Club of Castleton Indianapolis, IN - KiwanisOne.org

Kiwanis Club of Castleton/Foundation
www.CastletonKiwanis.org
Impact Statement
2004-2012
By raising over $75,000 the Kiwanis Club of Castleton has made a significant
impact in our community and the world. The focus of most projects is on children.
Project Eliminate: Donated $6,552 to help Kiwanis International save 3,640
mothers and their new born babies from the deadly tetanus disease. The
project is currently underway in 40 countries.
Riley Children’s Hospital: Donated $9,928 to help purchase specialized ambulances,
build a helicopter landing pad, build additional surgical space, and
fund research to cure juvenile diabetes.
Scholarships: Provided $12,070 for 11 scholarships awarded to Lawrence North
and Lawrence Central High School seniors.
Hispanic Youth Programs: Donated $13,610 to La Plaza and SADCO (Society for
the Friends of Columbia) for youth programs and scholarships.
Cystic Fibrosis: Donated $7,680 for research to find a cure for a disease that
primarily affects children.
St. Mary’s Child Center: Donated $11,704 to help St. Mary’s Child Center at Ft.
Harrison enhance their day care and learning.
YMCA and Indiana State Police Camps; Donated $5,125 to the YMCA and
$2,125 to the Indiana State Police for their respective summer camps for
kids.
Lawrence Youth Corps: Donated $2,800 to provide summer jobs for youths
working in the community.
Meals on Wheels: Members delivered over 1,100 meals to senior citizens.
Crestview Elementary School: Members provide approximately 225 hours of
service per year to tutor children in reading at Crestview Elementary
School.
BackSack Program: Members transport food from Gleaners Food Bank to
Crestview and Mary Castle schools for weekend use by needy children.
Other Projects: The Club has undertaken numerous other projects, often at the
suggestion of one of its members.
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