The concept of Christmas in July came about in 2001 when then Kiwanis Division 23 Lt. Governor, Dr. Celia Earle, performed research on the plight of homeless children in Broward County, Florida. She discovered that there were hundreds of the County’s students who could not list a home address because they were in shelters. This does not include the hundreds of homeless children under the age of five. She also realized that their number one need was underwear, followed by shoes, and then clothing. She implored the other Kiwanis clubs in the Division to make a difference in the lives of these unfortunate children from newborns to age 19 and they bought into the idea. She also reached out to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners who embraced the concept and set up collection facilities at their court houses.
Thus, Christmas in July was born. This event provides a ray of hope to children who do not end up in these homeless facilities due to any fault of their own, but due to unfortunate circumstances. It would show them that others truly care about their plight.
In the last 18 years, to date the event has served over 35,000 children. This year the numbers of homeless children are still being compiled but as of 2020 there were 4,200 in the school system. At the time this figure was a record breaking number and are expected to be almost as high again.
Our Kiwanis club raises funds for Key Club college scholarships every year through a Pancake Breakfast during the Town of Davie’s Orange Blossom Festival. It’s a great way to fuel up before the festival, enjoy a hot breakfast and good company!
Key Club Sponsorships
Supporting Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, and K Clubs in the community
Our Kiwanis club supports Key Club service projects, facilitate the Key Club meetings, provide mentorships and provide college scholarships for the Key Club students. We support multiple Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, and K-Clubs in our area.
We are currently sponsoring the following Kiwanis Key clubs:
Our Kiwanis club brings in food and treats and recognizes, supports and encourages the kids, through example, so they feel empowered to do great things in their communities. We support Builders Club service projects, facilitate the Builders Club meetings, provide mentorships. We sponsor the following Kiwanis Builders clubs:
Kiwanis Terrific Kids Sponsor
Pizza, certificates, pens and ice cream coupons! We honor student achievement through their deeds and actions at school. We are currently sponsoring the following Kiwanis Terrific Kids clubs:
Are you ready to join us? Contact us or apply for Kiwanis club membership here
What We Do
Christmas In July
The concept of Christmas in July came about in 2001 when then Kiwanis Division 23 Lt. Governor, Dr. Celia Earle, performed research on the plight of homeless children in Broward County, Florida. She discovered that there were hundreds of the County’s students who could not list a home address because they were in shelters. This does not include the hundreds of homeless children under the age of five. She also realized that their number one need was underwear, followed by shoes, and then clothing. She implored the other Kiwanis clubs in the Division to make a difference in the lives of these unfortunate children from newborns to age 19 and they bought into the idea. She also reached out to the Broward County Board of County Commissioners who embraced the concept and set up collection facilities at their court houses.
Thus, Christmas in July was born. This event provides a ray of hope to children who do not end up in these homeless facilities due to any fault of their own, but due to unfortunate circumstances. It would show them that others truly care about their plight.
In the last 18 years, to date the event has served over 35,000 children. This year the numbers of homeless children are still being compiled but as of 2020 there were 4,200 in the school system. At the time this figure was a record breaking number and are expected to be almost as high again.
The event is organized in conjunction with our partners, which are Florida Kiwanis Division 23 and Division 24, which are part of Kiwanis International, and the Broward County Board of Commissioners.
Orange Blossom Festival / Pancake Breakfast
Our Kiwanis club raises funds for Key Club college scholarships every year through a Pancake Breakfast during the Town of Davie’s Orange Blossom Festival. It’s a great way to fuel up before the festival, enjoy a hot breakfast and good company!
Key Club Sponsorships
Our Kiwanis club supports Key Club service projects, facilitate the Key Club meetings, provide mentorships and provide college scholarships for the Key Club students. We support multiple Key Clubs, Builders Clubs, and K-Clubs in our area.
We are currently sponsoring the following Kiwanis Key clubs:
Key Clubs
Kiwanis Builders Club Sponsor
Our Kiwanis club brings in food and treats and recognizes, supports and encourages the kids, through example, so they feel empowered to do great things in their communities. We support Builders Club service projects, facilitate the Builders Club meetings, provide mentorships. We sponsor the following Kiwanis Builders clubs:
Kiwanis Terrific Kids Sponsor
Pizza, certificates, pens and ice cream coupons! We honor student achievement through their deeds and actions at school. We are currently sponsoring the following Kiwanis Terrific Kids clubs:
Davie Elementary Holiday Party
Saturday December 16, 2024 at 11am
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