About the Kiwanis Club of Orillia
Our Impact in Recent Years
Through dedicated fundraising—including our annual Auction, supported by countless community-minded volunteers—we've made significant contributions:
Healthcare & Medical Support
$285,000+ to Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital (OSMH):
$100,000 to the Children's Oncology Unit
$75,000 to the Paediatrics Unit for a patient monitoring system
$100,000 pledged to the Neonatal ICU Expansion
$40,000 to YMCA expansion
Supplied high schools with teaching mannequins
Children's Programs & Facilities
$7,500 to Youth Equine Therapy at Hospice Orillia
$10,000 to Mariposa House Hospice for a "children's area"
Kiwanis Children's Safety Village
Terrific Kids Program
Kiwanis Fire Safety Trailer
Children's Drug Safety Awareness Program Sponsor
Kiwanis Skate Park
T-Ball programs
Education & Youth Development
$5,000 to Lion's Oval School for tree planting
Twin Lakes Secondary School's 'Adopt a School' program sponsor
Annual High School Awards/Scholarships
Big Brothers Big Sisters High School Basketball Championship
North Simcoe County 4-H Sponsors (50+ years)
Kiwanis Music Festival
Community Beautification & Events
Atherley Road beautification and walking trail
Orillia Waterfront Festival volunteers
VISION
To improve the physical, emotional and social lives of young people in our local and global communities.
MISSION STATEMENT
To fulfill our vision by maintaining a strong membership through fun and fellowship, undertaking relevant projects with meaningful community impact, and drawing on our members' skills and passion to make a difference.
The Kiwanis Club of Orillia has served our community for over 100 years, since our founding in June 1924. For more than 95 of those years, we've also been the Easter Seals Club of Orillia, providing critical apparatus and equipment to children with disabilities. Our track record of community service centers on a special focus: children.
Our Impact in Recent Years
Through dedicated fundraising—including our annual Auction, supported by countless community-minded volunteers—we've made significant contributions:
Our Projects
Safety Village
Teaching kids essential safety skills daily.
Music Festival
Supporting healing through horse therapy.
T-Ball
Introducing the youngest member to teamwork.
Supporting Schools & Students
Rewarding students for their hard work.
Our Home
Kiwanis Orillia is rooted in the heart of Orillia, where community spirit thrives and children’s futures brighten.
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 184, Orillia, ON L3V 6J3
Member Meetings
Mondays at 12:00 PM
Creative Nomad Studios
Contact Us
Reach out to Kiwanis Orillia with your questions or ideas.
Contact
Reach out to support our community efforts.
kiwaniscluborillia@gmail.com
© Kiwanis Club of Orillia, established in 1924, boasting a track record of strong community service with a special focus on children.
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