Kiwanis International was founded in 1915 by a group of businessmen in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was originally called the Supreme Lodge Benevolent Order of Brothers, but changed its name to Kiwanis a year later.
Kiwanis became an international organization with the founding of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1916. Kiwanis clubs formed in communities across the United States and Canada until the 1960s, when worldwide expansion was approved. Today, Kiwanis Clubs are helping children thrive, prosper and grow in nearly 80 nations and geographic locations.
Serving the Children of the World — it’s the core of what members do in Kiwanis clubs. In fact, service is fulfilling and empowering for volunteers as well. And science is starting to provide evidence! Check out and share these social, mental and physical benefits shared by Kiwanis International:
How service benefits volunteers Apr 21, 2026 | General interest Here are several ways that changing lives can change yours. By Tony Knoderer Serving the children of the world — it’s the core of wh...
About the Michigan District
It all started here, in the Michigan District!
Kiwanis International was founded in 1915 by a group of businessmen in Detroit, Michigan. The organization was originally called the Supreme Lodge Benevolent Order of Brothers, but changed its name to Kiwanis a year later.
Kiwanis became an international organization with the founding of the Kiwanis Club of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1916. Kiwanis clubs formed in communities across the United States and Canada until the 1960s, when worldwide expansion was approved. Today, Kiwanis Clubs are helping children thrive, prosper and grow in nearly 80 nations and geographic locations.
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How Service Benefits Volunteers
Serving the Children of the World — it’s the core of what members do in Kiwanis clubs. In fact, service is fulfilling and empowering for volunteers as well. And science is starting to provide evidence! Check out and share these social, mental and physical benefits shared by Kiwanis International:
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How service benefits volunteers Apr 21, 2026 | General interest Here are several ways that changing lives can change yours. By Tony Knoderer Serving the children of the world — it’s the core of wh...0 CommentsComment on Facebook