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Bellingham Kiwanis To Build Playground for Agape House

The Kiwanis Club of Bellingham voted to provide the gift of a playground for the Agape Home for Women and Children in Bellingham. This facility, located at F Street and Holly Street, is the only one in Whatcom County that provides shelter, food, and care for women and children who are homeless.

Photo by Rod Hicks
Nancy Larsen

The Agape Home for Women and Children has been in operation since 1973. Their original facility on Yew Street could only house 16 people a night. The new facility has 106 beds and it is estimated that they will be caring for 15-20 children a day. One 19 year old woman tells the story of life in an abusive home with her parents and later with her husband and how she escaped with her 17 month old daughter and was lucky enough to come to the Agape Home. They have since helped her find employment and she is also going to school. She is very thankful for the fresh start she has received.

Summit on the lanai.
Photo By Greg Wegrich
NEW PICTURE GALLERY

Nancy Larsen is heading up the project and is launching a fund raising drive. Any amount donated will be appreciated. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to the Kiwanis Club of Bellingham Foundation, in care of Vaughn Hagen CPA, 1015 Dupont Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. For more information, please call Nancy Larsen at 360-398-0223 or email her at nancy@whatcomskagithousing.com.

Our Major Emphasis is the Youth of Whatcom County

Kiwanis sponsored youth service clubs, Builder Clubs and Key located in Middle and High Schools in Bellingham provide our youth with valuable leadership and community service experiences.

The Kiwanis Choices Program teaches Middle School youth how to make good life choices.

The Bellingham Kiwanis Scholarship is awarded every year.

the Bellingham Kiwanis supports The Early Learning Center and Brigid Collins House.

Participated in the Kiwanis International campaign to eliminate IDD deficiency from the world and stop the needless crippling of young children.

Bellingham Kiwanis Service Touches Our Entire Community

Participants in the Salvation Army Walk and Knock and Christmas Bell Ringing

Kiwanis Pocket Park and trail on Whatcom Creek behind City Hall

Co-sponsor of the Bill Mize Political Forum

Hosts for Russians participating in the Center for Citizenship Initiatives Productivity Enhancement Program.

The program, which is supported by funds from the US Department of State, uses our local successful business leaders to help our Russian guests learn how to transition into a democratic country with a free-market economy.

The Six Objects of Kiwanis

The six permanent Objects of Kiwanis International were approved by Kiwanis club delegates at the 1924 Convention in Denver Colorado:

To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business, and professional standards.

To develop by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.

To provide, through Kiwanis clubs, a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.

Through the decades, these Objects have remained unchanged.

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL STATEMENT

Purpose: To improve the quality of life for children and families worldwide.

Mission: As a thriving organization of men, women and youth, we are dedicated to serving the children of the world and improving the quality of life worldwide. Being committed to this mission calls each of us to live by the Objects of Kiwanis.

Vision: We will be the world’s premier organization engaging adult and youth volunteers to improve the quality of life worldwide.

Bellingham Kiwanis 2008-2009 ANNUAL REPORT

Prez Rich presented the annual report. He received a standing ovation for leading our club through a very successful year....[READ COMPLETE ANNUAL REPORT]...... [PHOTO GALLERY