Kiwanis Club of Winthrop Projects and Programs

 

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Some of our community programs and projects for 2018-20 include:

  • Facilitating the formation of the Winthrop Family Activity Park’s continued progress
  • The Fund-a-Dream project provided funding for tools for the LBHS Construction Trades trailer
  • Assisted an elderly homeowner with wildfire assessment, prevention, and cleanup efforts in conjunction with Methow at Home and local ‘Firewise’ efforts.
  • Funding and support for the “Be The Change” (break the cycle of generational poverty) program
  • Provided labor and materials to construct another Classroom In Bloom storage shed. We also provided labor to build a new fence and expand the outdoor garden areas.
  • Provided funding to Friends of the Winthrop Library to purchase children’s books
  • Conducted a Cider Press with donated apples for the Cove’s Food Bank
  • Upgraded and improved Winthrop Barn facilities
  • Donated funds for scholarships for Missoula Children’s Theater
  • Repaired storm-damaged Methow Recycles Shed
  • Funded and built the fence at Jamie’s Place to give residents privacy
  • Provided funding for the Methow Community Theater Kids Program
  • Supported SIGN, an international surgical implant bone repair program
  • Supported local volunteer firefighters at the Scott Stair Climb for Lymphoma and Leukemia
  • Recognized twenty-two LBHS Graduates for Community Service
  • Supported Our House for Cancer Care program
  • Provided logistic support for the operation of the LBHS Junior Class “Close Up” raffle
  • Funded and worked the Tye-Dye T-shirt booth at the Arts in the Park on July 4th
  • Provided financial support and volunteer labor to “Neighbors Helping Neighbors”
  • Awarded $14,400 in Scholarships to LBHS Graduates
  • Conducted Highway Litter Cleanup on Hwy 20 South of Winthrop twice a year
  • Provided porta-potties for Kiwanis Heckendorn Park
  • Provided volunteer labor for repairs and enhancements to the Shafer Museum
  • Purchased portable microphones for Methow Valley Community Theater
  • Sponsored LBHS Key Club and offered financial support and volunteer labor
  • Sponsored LBJH Builders Club and offered financial support and volunteer labor
  • Provided and decorated Christmas Tree for the Winthrop Barn
  • Supported FireWise program to help reduce community wildfire dangers
  • Supported 4-H Club livestock sales at the Okanogan County Fair
  • Volunteered as Tutors at LBHS
  • Provided Financial support to the “Eliminate” project to prevent maternal and neonatal tetanus
  • Provided volunteer assistance at LBHS Track and Cross Country meets
  • Helped the Methow Valley Snowmobile Association fund Christmas Dinner at the Barn
  • Provided volunteer assistance at LBHS Football, Soccer, and Wrestling events
  • Provided $1500 to send LBHS Athletes to Football Camp
  • Funded ILC Graduation Dinner
  • Provided $500 to help support the Chautauqua visit to the valley
  • Provided $250 for Methow Valley Riding Unlimited scholarships
  • Provided funding for the Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program
  • Provided financial support to the Children’s Miracle Network
  • Provided setup, support, and cleanup for local Blood Drives
  • Provided volunteer labor to serve lunch at Hank’s Senior Appreciation Luncheon
  • Provided supplies and volunteers to assist preschool & grade school Vision & Hearing Screening
  • Provided funds for students to have follow-up Eye Exams and Purchase Eyeglasses
  • Financial support, volunteers & photos with the Easter Bunny at Winthrop City Park
  • Provided financial support to the cove for the Friday Food Program
  • Provided volunteer labor for Pearrygin Lake State Park and Twisp Works Bike Rodeos
  • Provided funding to support the “Family Empowerment Program” in the MV School District
  • Sponsored the Merc Children’s Theater
  • Provided financial support to the Room One Pool Pass Program
  • Provided financial aid to support the ILC Mentor Program
  • Provided Santa photos, candy canes & children’s activities for Christmas at the End of the Road
  • Supported Kiwanis Outreach funding of Key Club Activities
  • Supported attendance of four Key Clubbers and advisor at the District Convention

Project Slideshows