Kiwanis for Kids 2026
Save the Date!
The McMinnville Kiwanis Club is excited to announce that our annual Kiwanis for Kids Dinner & Auction is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The Grand Ballroom for an evening of great food, community connection, and giving back to the youth of McMinnville.We're currently seeking event sponsors and auction item donations to help make this year's event a success. Whether you're a local business, organization, or community member, your support makes a lasting impact on the children and families we serve.Tickets: $75 per person
Reserved Tables: $600Proceeds from Kiwanis for Kids help fund many of the programs that put McMinnville's youth first, including:
The McMinnville Kiwanis Club is excited to announce that our annual Kiwanis for Kids Dinner & Auction is coming soon! Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at The Grand Ballroom for an evening of great food, community connection, and giving back to the youth of McMinnville.We're currently seeking event sponsors and auction item donations to help make this year's event a success. Whether you're a local business, organization, or community member, your support makes a lasting impact on the children and families we serve.Tickets: $75 per person
Reserved Tables: $600Proceeds from Kiwanis for Kids help fund many of the programs that put McMinnville's youth first, including:
- Shoes for children through our Beyond Backpacks program
- Multiple scholarships for local students
- Books for every 1st-grade student in the McMinnville School District
- And many other projects that support and enrich the lives of local children
Kiwanis for Kids 2026
- Dinner
- Auction
- Dessert Auction
Club Meetings
Visit one of our club meetings - ALL guests are welcome.
We meet during the lunch hour on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Thursday at Golden Valley in McMinnville. Order off the menu - enjoy a delicious lunch and a group of great members dedicated to service in their community.
Note: We do not meet on 5th Thursdays and Holidays.
Kiwanis Connects
What is Kiwanis Connects, you ask?
It's an opportunity to Build Bonds, Bring a Buddy: ALL are welcome!
You don't have to be a member, but you might want to be after you hang out with us!
It's an opportunity to Build Bonds, Bring a Buddy: ALL are welcome!
You don't have to be a member, but you might want to be after you hang out with us!
Join us as we Enrich Our Circle and Extend Our Kiwanis Community!
Click on the graphic to view all the upcoming dates and locations.
Click on the graphic to view all the upcoming dates and locations.
Our 100th Anniversary Celebration was a great success - thanks to YOU!
Thank you so much to all our sponsors, members, and guests!
Beyond Backpacks - 2025
Thank you to all the donors and volunteers who made it possible to distribute 950 pairs of shoes to children in McMinnville! Did you miss the event this year?
Make sure to follow Beyond Backpacks to learn more about sign-ups for 2026!
Make sure to follow Beyond Backpacks to learn more about sign-ups for 2026!
2025 President's Award
Dawn Owens
2025 Kiwanian of the Year
Angie Yochum
Larry Gray
2025 Outstanding Kiwanian
Eric Wright
KIWANIS MISSION, VISION, AND MOTTO
The Kiwanis Mission
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
The Kiwanis Vision
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them, and provide the support they need to thrive.
The Kiwanis Motto
Serving the Children of the World
Kiwanis will be a positive influence in communities worldwide — so that one day, all children will wake up in communities that believe in them, nurture them, and provide the support they need to thrive.
The Kiwanis Motto
Serving the Children of the World
McMinnville Kiwanis helps foster a love for reading by providing first-grade students in the McMinnville School District with three free books throughout the school year. We also introduce children to the local public library and encourage them to get their own library cards. Together, we’re nurturing lifelong learners and helping to build a strong foundation for literacy in our community’s youngest readers!
McMinnville Kiwanis supports health and fitness by providing brand-new athletic shoes to local children in partnership with the Beyond Backpacks program. Our primary mission is to ensure that kids in our community have access to high-quality athletic shoes, which are essential for both physical activity and confidence.
McMinnville Kiwanis supports students by providing opportunities and scholarships to local youth. We help students pursue their educational dreams and unlock opportunities for their future. Every scholarship we award empowers a young person to further their education, build brighter futures, and contribute positively to our community.