CORE VALUES
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Caring : compassion for others is a cornerstone of the Key Club experience, inspiring action and service to one's community
Character Building : character is built by everyday acts of kindness, integrity, and teamwork to grow stronger relationships and community
Inclusiveness : we welcome people of all backgrounds and ethnicity to join in serving and making a positive difference in our world
Leadership : leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes, and empowers.
PLEDGE
"I pledge on my honor to uphold the objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school, and community, to serve my nation and world; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions"
MISSION STATEMENT
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership.
Key Club is an international, student-led organization that exists in the United States, Canada, and 36 other countries across the globe. 13 student leaders serve on the Key Club International Board. This board consists of an International President, International Vice President, and 11 International Trustees. An international trustee serves as the liaison for 3 districts across Key Club International.
Preferred Charities
March Of Dimes
March of Dimes is an organization devoted to raising awareness about premature births and preventing them. This nation-wide program works to support families on a local level by helping mothers take charge of their health and supporting premature babies.
Children's Miracle Network
The Children's Miracle Network (CMN) is a non-profit organization that raises money to aid hospitalized kids and to increase awareness of its member hospitals. All CMN contributions benefit hospitals by purchasing up-to-date equipment, conducting crucial research, implementing outreach programs, and providing healthcare for ones who can not afford it. At the moment, there are over 170 children's hospitals that are members of CMN.
UNICEF
United Nations International Children's Fund, or UNICEF, strives to promote the rights and well being of every child. With their parents, UNICEF works in 190 countries and territories to make their mission into action.
The ELIMINATE Project
The Eliminate project is a partnership between Kiwanis International and UNICEF to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus (MNT). MNT is a deadly disease that steals the lives of 34,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. At this point in time, there are 14 countries remaining that are still affected by MNT.
Pediatric Trauma Program
The Pediatric Trauma Program, or PTP, was created in 1994 by the Kiwanis Cali-Nev-Ha Foundation. The program aims to develop local service projects to educate people of children's safety in hopes of decreasing the number of children who are injured or killed by trauma.