Our Programs

Warm-A-Kid Coat Drive: The Bensalem Kiwanis Club collects children & adult gently-used coats and outerwear from the community, which are then distributed to needy children/adults during the holiday season. At the Holiday Breakfast (a joint event between the Bensalem Kiwanis Club and the Bensalem Lions Club/Bensalem High School) children and their families enjoy a pancake breakfast, while the children receive a toy, and visit with Santa. At the end families are encouraged to look for that needed outer wear item. Extra coats are made available to Bensalem schools for distribution to needy children through the school nurses.

 

The Student of the Month Award award is given monthly to an eighth grade student in each of the township’s public and private schools.  The student's name is commemorated on a plaque outside of the school’s main office.  The student also receives a bumper sticker for their parent's car, and the award is presented to them in the presence of all their classmates.  Winners are treated to a luncheon at the end of the school year where they are recognized again and encouraged to continue their success in High School.

 

The Educator of the Year Award recognizes an educator for outstanding service to their students and school. The educator is nominated by their fellow educators. The award is presented at an annual dinner for both the Educator of the Year Award and the Service to Education Award.

 

Service to Education Award recognizes an individual for their outstanding service to education.  Nominations can come from educators and the community at large.  The award is presented at an annual dinner for both the Educator of the Year Award and the Service to Education Award.

 

The Michele Vigilante Community Service Scholarship, Robert Young Memorial Scholarship, and the Fly Old Glory Scholarship are presented to 4 High School seniors who demonstrate outstanding community service, a solid grade point average and are in need of financial assistance. In addition to our scholarships we have also been able to give 4 laptop computers to another four students.

 

Fall Festival: The Kiwanis Club hosts a table at the Bensalem Township’s Annual Fall Festival.  We are there to answer questions about membership and promote our programs. Please stop by and see us!

 

Sponsored Clubs: The Kiwanis Club of Bensalem sponsors several affiliated clubs: K-Kids Club at Cornwells Elementary School; Builder's Club at Shafer Middle School and the Aktion Club, a community involvement club for adults with mental and physical disabilities. 

 

Other: The Kiwanis Club of Bensalem is also involved in national and international programs for children sponsored through our district and international leadership teams.

 

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