Kiwanis Club of Skidaway raises awareness about at-risk children's needs and working to meet them is an integral part of all of our activities. We provide financial and service resources through our community events, our corporate sponsor program, and our members' commitment of time, talent and devotion to the Kiwanis Mission.
Since Kiwanis Club of Skidaway was established (in 1988, initially as Golden K of Skidaway), we have supported more than 40 area organizations in Chatham County and donated countless thousands of volunteer hours; and we have provided more than $2,000,000 of grants. The primary focus of our fundraising is to support local agencies that serve at-risk children and their families.
September 2024: Kiwanis Club of Skidaway donated $140,000 to 14 non-profit agencies, all who have targeted programs that support at-risk children in Savannah.
In addition during the year, the club provided multiple financial grants to Kiwanis International, and the Kiwanis Georgia District.
We recognize and thank our Corporate Sponsors for their generous support of our fundraising efforts.
We also thank the residents and neighbors of Skidaway Island for supporting our Flag Program, Chili Cookoff, Pancake Breakfast and other fund raisers.
Our Service Leadership Projects include Junior Achievement and L.O.V.E. Mentoring, three annual Red Cross Blood Drives and other hands-on projects that come up throughout the year.
2024 Grant Recipients 
Listed below are our 2024 Grant Recipients: Scroll down to learn more about these agencies and how they plan to use our grant.
America's Second Harvest, helpendhunger.org
Kid’s Café - The funds provided through this grant will be utilized to help cover the additional expenses incurred such as food, staffing, transportation and cost of food at Hesse Elementary especially in the summer.
Frank Callen Boys and Girls Club, fcbgcsav.org
Foundations for STEM Success - The grant will facilitate and fund essential lab materials for the Science in Our World Program offered three semesters annually. And to fund one portion of the license fee for use of IXL Learning's online math skills development curriculum. These programs help students overcome their fear of Science and Math and gain success in school.
Horizons Savannah, horizonssavannah.org
Horizons Summer Program - This grant will provide students K-8 a program to gain or maintain reading and math skills during the summer program. Grant funds will be used to pay for expenses such as faculty salaries followed closely by food, transportation and supplies.
Local Outreach Volunteer Educators (L.O.V.E.), lovementors.org
Mentor Reading - The grant will provide the critical materials used during the one-on-one mentoring process used to facilitate reading skill acquisition. To provide a summer camp experience that will sustain their academic year progress provide them a safe, social environment in which they can expand their view of the world.
Mediation Center of the Coastal Empire, mediationsavannah.com
Positive Peer Influencers (PPI) - The funds will support the expansion of PPI pilot program and will support the training of high school students and the supplies they will use in delivering presentation to middle schools. Training and presentation have been developed with input from high school Peer Influencers including the addition of a second training session to provide more opportunities to practice and adding an import tabling session at the middle schools to help build positive relationships.
People of Action Caring for Kids (P.A.C.K), packsavannah.com
Milk Money: Milk for Food Bags-The goal of the project is to purchase 625 cases of milk for weekend food bags. The milk will increase the nutritional value of our food bags and ultimately promote academic success at school.
Park Place, parkplaceyes.org
Positive Youth Development: Funds will support summer programs for at risk youth 11-17 years residing in Park Place emergency center as well as play a crucial role in helping the teens stay on a path towards high school graduation by offering them tools and resources for interpersonal success.
Performance Initiatives Savannah, pifitness.org
The “Mindset of a Champion: Building Strong Minds” - The grant will fund Elite Minds counselors and PI staff administering weekly curriculum and assessments all year round. And to provide counseling and support to address issues such as anxiety, trauma healing, depression and low self-esteem. Also will provide academic support to bridge educational gap.
Savannah Music Festival, savannahmusicfestival.org
Savannah Music Festival (SMF) Jazz Academy - This grant will fund private instruction over the summer months, which will aid in retention efforts from year to year. Funds will also support the purchase of additional marching percussion instruments, SMF Jazz Academy students have had increasing opportunities to perform in public with a New Orleans style second line, which requires the purchase of additional drums specifically designed for this purpose.
Savannah Philharmonic, savannahphilharmonic.org
Xcel Chatham County Fall/Spring Workshop: Minor Construction Project - Funds will directly support the teaching costs associated with Small Group Instruction Program. Dedicated SavPhil teaching artists will visit five schools once per month, engaging approximately 80 students at each school 1.5 hours each visit at Mercer Middle School, Coastal Middle School, Windsor Forest High School, Savannah Classical Academy and Groves High School. Also will bolster the development of instrumental music students and their directors within our district.
Union Mission, unionmission.org
Magdalene House for Women & Children Outdoor Transformation - This grant will complete the final phases of our outdoor transformation at Magdalene House, including a new playground, basketball court and covered gathering space.
Xcel Strategies, Inc, xceltoday.com
Xcel Chatham County Fall/Spring Workshop: Minor Construction Project - Funds will be used to purchase materials, supplies and tools for the Chatham County Workshop construction project (i.e. wheelchair ramp, roof repair, etc.). With the goal to complete a minor construction, to learn life skills, trade skill and to learn the value of service to others.
Tharros Place, tharrosplace.com
Gateway to Georgia: Tharros Place Outings and Experiences - The funds will be used for transportation, admission fees, food and staffing for 3-4 outings per month. Tharros Place would also like to take residents on transformative overnight field trips throughout Georgia to visit colleges and broaden the residents horizons on their future education and career paths.
Shelter from the Rain, shelterfromtherain.com
Services for Children of Single Mothers - Funds will be used to provide baby supplies (diapers, wipes, baby lotion, car seats, stroller bassinets), food/household items, and virtual tutoring services to the children of single mothers.