About our Kiwanis club

THE TAKENA KIWANIS CLUB HAS BEEN SERVING ALBANY, OREGON SINCE 1965!
Children – Priority ONE! The Takena Kiwanis Club is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club has been in service to our community for more than 50 years. We are part of Kiwanis International, an organization serving children and local communities and for over 100 years.

We’d love for you to come join us at one of our meetings or a service project.

We meet every Tuesday at 7 am at Elmer’s located at 2802 Santiam Hwy SE, Albany, Oregon 97322

The Kiwanis Mission & Vision

Kiwanis empowers communities to improve the world by making lasting differences in the lives of children. Kiwanis strives to 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. Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects

Kiwanis Service

Service is at the heart of every Kiwanis club, no matter where in the world it’s located. Members stage approximately 150,000 service projects and raise nearly US$100 million every year for communities, families and projects. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone.

Projects & Community Outreach

Kids Track Meet – In partnership with the Boys’ and Girls’ Club of Albany, Takena Kiwanis has sponsored a track meet for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade kids since 1968. Over 200 kids participate in this event each year. Program sponsors help our club raise over $2000 to give back to the community —  because we care.

High School Scholarships – Each spring Takena Kiwanis gives special recognition to the outstanding seniors at South Albany, West Albany and Albany Options High Schools. Three $1000 scholarships are also awarded. We honor these young people who have studied hard and served the community during their high school years — because we care.

Fun in the Park Program– Each summer Takena Kiwanis sponsors activities in Albany Parks through the Albany Parks and Recreation Department. — because we care.

Boys & Girls Club of Albany– No single organization can solve the tremendous challenges facing children worldwide. That is one reason Kiwanis International has joined in a memorandum of understanding with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to foster, nurture, and establish a legacy of serving children, a cornerstone mission for both organizations. That is why Takena Kiwanis has joined with the BGCA in serving the youth of our community — because we care.

Fund Raising – Each year Takena Kiwanis raises money through the “Cans for Kids” program, Track Meet program advertisements and providing security at River Rhythms. Profits from these fund raising-activities are returned to the community in many ways — because we care.

Organizations supported with donations from Takena Kiwanis – CASA, ABC House, Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program, Albany Boys and Girls Club, Albany Parks and Recreation Department,  South Albany High School Key Club, Salvation Army, and Albany Fire Department Community safety program. See Projects page for Grant Application Form.

Join Us

Our Kiwanis club fulfills the Kiwanis mission by serving our community through Kiwanis Community Service Projects.

Are you ready to help create communities that let all children thrive, prosper and grow? It’s pretty easy to do! Simply contact us with your questions and apply for Kiwanis club membership here.

The kids in your community and the world are counting on you!