Club Sponsored Programs

• Annual Easter Sunrise Service

  Held since 1955 at the Manatee Public Beach – this year on Sunday, April 17, 2022.

• Salvation Army Ring-the-Bell

  Collections by the members and friends of the AMI Kiwanis Club totaled $12,527.01 in 2021 & this entire amount was given to the Salvation Army. Collection sites were the entrance of the Publix on Anna Maria Island & the Christmas celebration & boat parade held on Bridge Street in Bradenton Beach.

• Take Stock in Children Scholarship Program

  Initiated in 2001, provides annual funding to assist economically disadvantaged youths with obtaining tuition for college/technical training; also Kiwanis members provide mentoring to high school students to enhance their acceptance into college

• BUGS (Bring Up Grades Program)

  Began in 2000, the program is designed to recognize and reward academic achievement – acknowledgement to students with certificates & pins

• Adopt-a-Grandparent Program

  Established in the 1990s, Kiwanis members volunteer as “grandparents” in conjunction with approved school activities to enhance youth achievement

• Young Children Priority One Program

  Initially a specialized program that provided educational materials to enhance early childhood learning; but has evolved into annual funding to improve educational outcomes

Donations To Additional Community Programs & Services

• Roser Church Food Bank

• All Island Denominations

  AMI churches combine resources to meet basic immediate needs such as food, clothing, rental and utilities assistance for those living on AMI

• Kiwanis International Projects

  Participation in projects chosen by International available to Clubs

• Anna Maria Island Elementary Gardening Projects

• Scholarships to State College of Florida – Key Club