Backpack Program

Its not only young children who need our help. Somerville has hundreds of high school students who need help getting the basic supplies to help them succeed.

Every year, our club provides ~200 new quality backpacks full of supplies to in-need students from Somerville High School and Prospect Hill Academy.

The school supplies are donated by both the community and our generous members. The Staples store in Somerville invites our members to setup a table for two weekends outside their store to ask customers to help by contributing supplies or cash. Members have a great time talking with customers, educating them on the need and Kiwanis’s mission.

PUMA and their partner United Legwear have generously donated the backpacks.

Once all supplies and backpacks are collected, the club comes together to count each pencil, pen, notebook, etc. to allow us to purchase what is missing.

A working party is then planned for members, friends, and family to come and spend a couple hours setting up an assembly line to get the back packs full and ready for delivery.

Kiwanis Club of Somerville Backpack Program

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Kiwanis Club of Somerville
2 weeks ago
Kiwanis Club of Somerville

The Somerville Kiwanis Club Luncheon meeting today was a very special event. Three new members were inducted into the club by Past President/Distinguished Secretary Bob Nissenbaum. Thomas Ferte, Stephanie Deering and Christopher Vining formerly became members today after acknowledging their commitment to the goals and objectives of Kiwanis. Thomas Ferte, who recently opened a French Bakery at 164 Broadway, was today's luncheon speaker.

We always welcome members of the community who want to help us serving the community. There's lots of work to do. Special thanks to Past President Haley Adams. President-elect Tom Austin and Member Micah Gorin for sponsoring these great new members. ... See MoreSee Less

The Somerville Kiwanis Club Luncheon meeting today was a very special event. Three new members were inducted into the club by Past President/Distinguished Secretary Bob Nissenbaum. Thomas Ferte, Stephanie Deering and Christopher Vining formerly became members today after acknowledging their commitment to the goals and objectives of Kiwanis. Thomas Ferte, who recently opened a French Bakery at 164 Broadway, was todays luncheon speaker. We always welcome members of the community who want to help us serving the community. Theres lots of work to do. Special thanks to Past President Haley Adams. President-elect Tom Austin and Member Micah Gorin for sponsoring these great new members.
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Amazing Prez Dawn you rock!

What an exciting day for our club!!

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Kiwanis Club of Somerville
3 weeks ago
Kiwanis Club of Somerville

On Thursday, April 11th, we had another well-attended meeting. Renee Scott, the co-founder of Green and Open Spaces in Somerville was the guest speaker. Green and Open Spaces increase green spaces while focusing on ecological restoration and climate change resiliency. One of the many ways they increase green space is by de-paving. Members at the meeting learned all about how they de-pave in Somerville.

Also at today's meeting, Past President - distinguished Secretary Bob Nissenbaum, won the Aces Gone Wild fundraiser earning a chance to draw the Ace of Spades and win half of the ever-growing pot of cash. PP Bob, in a generous gesture, allowed our server, Jan, to have the chance to win. Jan did in fact pull the Ace of Spades and was the winner of the cash. ... See MoreSee Less

On Thursday, April 11th, we had another well-attended meeting. Renee Scott, the co-founder of Green and Open Spaces in Somerville was the guest speaker. Green and Open Spaces increase green spaces while focusing on ecological restoration and climate change resiliency. One of the many ways they increase green space is by de-paving. Members at the meeting learned all about how they de-pave in Somerville. Also at todays meeting, Past President - distinguished Secretary Bob Nissenbaum, won the Aces Gone Wild fundraiser earning a chance to draw the Ace of Spades and win half of the ever-growing pot of cash. PP Bob, in a generous gesture, allowed our server, Jan, to have the chance to win. Jan did in fact pull the Ace of Spades and was the winner of the cash.
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What a great meeting!!

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