Final donations delivered from Wildfire Service Project
Joyce Handa (middle) stands with two girls who received donations after evacuating from the wildfires.
Monday marked the official end for deliveries of donations to those affected by the Oregon wildfires. Over the past few weeks, members of the Lake Oswego came together to help neighboring communities by donating toys, food, personal hygiene items, new clothing, diapers, etc.
Various businesses opened their doors to be official drop-off points for Kiwanis collection bins. These locations include: Safeway, McCulloch Insurance Agency, dba, Farmers Insurance, Lake Oswego Fire Station, Lake Oswego Library, and Lake Oswego City Hall.
Members of Kiwanis visited these various donation sites, and then delivered the supplies for sorting and temporary storage at Rapid Response Bio-Clean in Portland. Rapid Response also donated the use of an 18ft Isuzu box truck to deliver supplies to an evacuation site and a relief organization.
In addition to the local Lake Oswego Community, various nearby Kiwanis Clubs also helped collect supplies to help our clubs cause. Clubs from Tigard, Tualatin, Hillsboro, Washington County, and Ross Island; set up donation drop-off points, and delivered the supplies to the Rapid Response Bio-Clean Warehouse.
An article about the clubs donation collection efforts published by the Lake Oswego Review on September 23, 2020.
Various trips were made to the Evacuation Relief Center in Estacada. Coordination on a rotating list of needed supplies was made possible by the assistance of Estacada Community Watch. As their needs dwindled, we identified a different organization who helps young single parents, and is a referral source for those who call 211. This organization, “The Madonna Center for Life”, had their supplies depleted due to COVID-19 and the Riverside Fire. We made multiple trips to this organization, and rebuilt their supply inventory that should last until the end of December.
On Monday, October 5th, Joyce Handa was able to meet directly with a mother and two small girls who evacuated during the wildfires. According to Handa, through the incredile generosity of neighboring communities, we helped make a meaningful impact. “It was a touching experience to witness firsthand, the joy of giving to children affected by the wildfires, and hearing laughter and excitement during this unexpectedly tragic event in our state.” said Handa.
Photo of two girls how received some of the donations from the clubs wildfire donation collection.
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A message from 2023-24 Kiwanis International President Katrina J. Baranko:
We think about the future as we begin executing our plans for the 2023-24 Kiwanis year. It reminds me of the first day of school each year when I was a teacher. I would always be so excited planning for that new year, knowing that I would come in energized, with fresh ideas to inspire kids to do their best and most creative work. Kiwanians, you have that same opportunity now — to bring your ideas and energy as we kick off the new Kiwanis year.
I am excited to embark on this journey alongside you. Our organization is made up of some of the most dedicated and selfless people I know. The challenges along the way should be embraced as opportunities. We will learn, grow, improve and adjust in ways that leave us stronger than before.
Together our efforts will result in great accomplishments. As the old adage goes: Teamwork makes the dream work. Kiwanians’ teamwork makes dreams happen for thousands of children. So get busy, dream makers — let your light shine in your communities and in children’s lives.
From KC of Cavite Educators of Philippine Luzon! Thank you Madam KI President for that inspiring message! See you in the ICON! God bless!
Thank you very much for both being an inspiration and for being at our District's convention.
Looking forward to working with you President Katrina. Serving the Children in health and education and making an impact for a better community to live in.
Thank you!!
You are going to be an outstanding leader‼️
Thank you for the message looking forward to work with you from Kiwanis Kalumonan Davao-Philippines
Congratulations Madam KI President👏⚘
Congrats, Prez Katrina Jones Baranko!!! It's going to be a great year!
🙏🌹💐🎉🎊🙏
Thanks for the thoughts President Katrina!
Thanks for the welcoming remarks International President Katrina!
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your important message. It's clear that your vision for Kiwanis will lead us well.
Wow ! Hayahay ! Nice Mesage President Katrina , Mabuhay po Kayo ! (Tagalog Version/Philippines ) God Bless You More on your Kiwanis Year.
Congratulations ! Good luck in the new Kiwanian year!
Together for the children!🤗😘🤗
Great International President
I’m wishing you an amazing year as our President, and I will do my best to serve my community through Kiwanis.
Great 🙂
Thank you for the massage.
Thank you for the message looking forward to work with you from Kiwanis Club of United Davao. Philippines
Congratulations Madam President: Thank you for your inspiring message. Hope and pray that your leadership will light up all our dear Kiwanians to go out of comfort zones and be ready to listen to new ideas especially from young people and be ready to challenge the status quo.
Our journey for the AY 2023-2024 is very positive indeed. Mabuhay ang Kiwanis.
KC of Canlubang
Laguna, Philippines 🇵🇭
President Katrina,
Welcome! Kiwanis needs training in Spanish at all leadership trainings!
She is an inspiration, she worked with us in Evans, Georgia, making calls to get a new KIWANIS Club Started! Thank you, so very much, Katrina!
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Last Updated: October 8, 2020 by Andrew Caswell
Final donations delivered from Wildfire Service Project
Monday marked the official end for deliveries of donations to those affected by the Oregon wildfires. Over the past few weeks, members of the Lake Oswego came together to help neighboring communities by donating toys, food, personal hygiene items, new clothing, diapers, etc.
Various businesses opened their doors to be official drop-off points for Kiwanis collection bins. These locations include: Safeway, McCulloch Insurance Agency, dba, Farmers Insurance, Lake Oswego Fire Station, Lake Oswego Library, and Lake Oswego City Hall.
Members of Kiwanis visited these various donation sites, and then delivered the supplies for sorting and temporary storage at Rapid Response Bio-Clean in Portland. Rapid Response also donated the use of an 18ft Isuzu box truck to deliver supplies to an evacuation site and a relief organization.
In addition to the local Lake Oswego Community, various nearby Kiwanis Clubs also helped collect supplies to help our clubs cause. Clubs from Tigard, Tualatin, Hillsboro, Washington County, and Ross Island; set up donation drop-off points, and delivered the supplies to the Rapid Response Bio-Clean Warehouse.
Various trips were made to the Evacuation Relief Center in Estacada. Coordination on a rotating list of needed supplies was made possible by the assistance of Estacada Community Watch. As their needs dwindled, we identified a different organization who helps young single parents, and is a referral source for those who call 211. This organization, “The Madonna Center for Life”, had their supplies depleted due to COVID-19 and the Riverside Fire. We made multiple trips to this organization, and rebuilt their supply inventory that should last until the end of December.
On Monday, October 5th, Joyce Handa was able to meet directly with a mother and two small girls who evacuated during the wildfires. According to Handa, through the incredile generosity of neighboring communities, we helped make a meaningful impact. “It was a touching experience to witness firsthand, the joy of giving to children affected by the wildfires, and hearing laughter and excitement during this unexpectedly tragic event in our state.” said Handa.
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Help the Kiwanis family put some meaning in Halloweening🎃! This year, Kiwanis K-Kids is helping Circle K International raise money through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Fundraising will support Brick x Brick — CKI’s partnership with UNICEF USA to create a brighter future for kids in Côte d’Ivoire. Learn more: circlek.org/brickxbrick ... See MoreSee Less
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A message from 2023-24 Kiwanis International President Katrina J. Baranko:
We think about the future as we begin executing our plans for the 2023-24 Kiwanis year. It reminds me of the first day of school each year when I was a teacher. I would always be so excited planning for that new year, knowing that I would come in energized, with fresh ideas to inspire kids to do their best and most creative work. Kiwanians, you have that same opportunity now — to bring your ideas and energy as we kick off the new Kiwanis year.
I am excited to embark on this journey alongside you. Our organization is made up of some of the most dedicated and selfless people I know. The challenges along the way should be embraced as opportunities. We will learn, grow, improve and adjust in ways that leave us stronger than before.
Together our efforts will result in great accomplishments. As the old adage goes: Teamwork makes the dream work. Kiwanians’ teamwork makes dreams happen for thousands of children. So get busy, dream makers — let your light shine in your communities and in children’s lives.
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From KC of Cavite Educators of Philippine Luzon! Thank you Madam KI President for that inspiring message! See you in the ICON! God bless!
Thank you very much for both being an inspiration and for being at our District's convention.
Looking forward to working with you President Katrina. Serving the Children in health and education and making an impact for a better community to live in.
Thank you!!
You are going to be an outstanding leader‼️
Thank you for the message looking forward to work with you from Kiwanis Kalumonan Davao-Philippines
Congratulations Madam KI President👏⚘
Congrats, Prez Katrina Jones Baranko!!! It's going to be a great year!
🙏🌹💐🎉🎊🙏
Thanks for the thoughts President Katrina!
Thanks for the welcoming remarks International President Katrina!
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your important message. It's clear that your vision for Kiwanis will lead us well.
Wow ! Hayahay ! Nice Mesage President Katrina , Mabuhay po Kayo ! (Tagalog Version/Philippines ) God Bless You More on your Kiwanis Year.
Congratulations ! Good luck in the new Kiwanian year! Together for the children!🤗😘🤗
Great International President
I’m wishing you an amazing year as our President, and I will do my best to serve my community through Kiwanis.
Great 🙂
Thank you for the massage.
Thank you for the message looking forward to work with you from Kiwanis Club of United Davao. Philippines
Congratulations Madam President: Thank you for your inspiring message. Hope and pray that your leadership will light up all our dear Kiwanians to go out of comfort zones and be ready to listen to new ideas especially from young people and be ready to challenge the status quo. Our journey for the AY 2023-2024 is very positive indeed. Mabuhay ang Kiwanis. KC of Canlubang Laguna, Philippines 🇵🇭
President Katrina, Welcome! Kiwanis needs training in Spanish at all leadership trainings!
She is an inspiration, she worked with us in Evans, Georgia, making calls to get a new KIWANIS Club Started! Thank you, so very much, Katrina!
🌹🎯☀️🌠🎶🌹
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