AROUND THE COUNTY w Holiday with Heroes Sponsored by Kiwanis Club of Poway and the Ranches

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Kiwanis Club of Poway California

We are the Kiwanis Club of Poway, a community-oriented organization dedicated to helping local children and making a positive impact in Poway. Since 1973, we’ve been known as the helping hands of Poway, engaging in a variety of service projects and community events.

🎁 Holiday With Heroes 🎁Returns December 11

👉 Sign up to be a Hero here:
CLICK HERE TO BE A HERO

The Kiwanis Club of Poway is thrilled to announce the return of our signature event, Holiday With Heroes, happening December 11 at Poway’s Mickey Cafagna Community Center!

This heartwarming event pairs 150 under-served children with real-life Heroes—uniformed military, first responders, and medical professionals—for an unforgettable evening of giving, joy, and connection.

👮‍♀️👨‍🚒👨‍⚕️ We Need Heroes of All Kinds!
Sheriffs, firefighters, EMTs, military (active or retired), park rangers, FBI, doctors, nurses, and more—just your time and heart are needed to make a difference.

🛍️ Children shop for their families at our on-site holiday store
🎄 Enjoy dinner, games, music, and festive fun together
📸 Take photos, make memories, and spread holiday cheer
🎁 Kids receive art supplies, books, blankets, and more

Heroes arrive 15 minutes early for orientation and spend about 2 hours with their student.

👉 Sign up to be a Hero here:
CLICK HERE TO BE A HERO

Let’s make this holiday season magical—one child, one hero at a time.
#HolidayWithHeroes #PowayKiwanis #BeAHero #CommunityJoy #ServiceWithHeart

What We Do:

• Service Projects: From cooking meals for residents at Villa de Vida to providing holiday gifts for needy children and scholarships for high school seniors, our projects aim to support and uplift our community.
• Holiday with Heroes: Our signature service project, where 150 under-served local children shop for family members with the help of a military member or first responder.
• Community Partnerships: We work closely with organizations like the San Diego Blood Bank, Community Food Connection, and local school’s Homework Club to maximize our impact.
• Sponsorships: We sponsor events and programs such as the Miss Poway Scholarship Pageant, Poway Heroes Softball game, and Kiwanis Cups for high school sports.
• Pancake Breakfasts: We are famous for our delicious Pancake Breakfasts, served from our grill-on-wheels at various events, including opening day at Poway American Little League and Memorial Day at Web Park. We also provide free bicycle helmets at the Poway Safety Fair.
• Youth and Community Engagement: We teach the value of community service through our sponsorship of the Key Club at Poway High School and an Aktion Club for developmentally disabled adults. Together, we participate in events like park clean-ups and more.

Our mission is to make a lasting impact on the lives of local children and families, fostering a sense of community and service. Join us in our efforts and become a part of our vibrant, dedicated group!

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