Fundraising & Programs
We proudly gave out over $70,000 last year alone!
fundraising initiatives - “Kiwanis helps”
Our Year of Giving
Next up: Holiday Nuts & Cakes Sales Campaign, November 1 – December 15
September · An Evening of Impact
September 22, 2026 · Thank you to everyone who joined us!
November · Holiday Nuts & Cakes Sales Campaign
November 1 – December 18, 2026
December · Kiwanis Holiday Party (open to all)
Wednesday, December 2, 6 p.m. · Olympia Grille Restaurant, D.D.O. · An evening full of surprises: an ugly holiday sweater contest, door prizes and raffles to celebrate the season!
April · Annual Spaghetti Dinner
April 2027, date to be announced · 2026: Sold out, thank you!
June · Forks & Corks – Bid for Kids' Sake: Online Auction
June 2027, dates to be announced · 2026: $5,608 raised (included in the golf tournament total)
June · 28th Kiwanis Golf Tournament – Peter Bedard Memorial
June 2027, date to be announced · 2026: $84,383 raised, including Forks & Corks
Community & Club Life
September · Community Day
September 19, 2026 · Thanks to everyone who came out in such great numbers!
DONATIONS
100% of YOUR DONATIONS goes into the Kiwanis Lakeshore Foundation Inc. for our S.P.A.S.E. PROGRAMS (see below)
Income tax receipts will be issued for all donations of $25 and up.
revenue
Rather than depend wholly on donations, we also generate revenue for our S.P.A.S.E. Programs through advertising at our events and through Holiday Sales.
S.P.A.S.E. Programs
SECURITY
Combatting homelessness in the West Island
Food Banks
Programs
Culinary program
Sophie's Gift: The Sacred Heart Philanthropy Project
Summer camps
ARTS
Making the Arts accessible
Music Therapy
SPECIAL NEEDS
At risk youth
Intellectual challenges
EDUCATION
Bursaries
Boys to Men Mentoring network
COVID Academic Relief Initiative (C.A.R.I.)
Montreal Aviation Museum
KIWANIS HOUSE
KIWANIS AND THE HISTORY OF AVATIL
“Over the 50 years of our existence, the parents who started the organization obtained 3 buildings. This was important in order to help fulfill our mission of preparing and supporting young persons with mild cognitive challenges to live on their own in the community and help them avoid social isolation.
Kiwanis House is a cozy setting for 3-4 persons who need more time to practise their new independent living skills. We had noticed over the years that after completing the 2 year "Transition to Independent Living Program" at our 40th avenue duplex, not every person was ready to immediately live on their own in the community. So a transitional living residence was needed. Since we were able to obtain Kiwanis House in 2001, graduates of the above program have been able to choose to live at Kiwanis House for a few years if needed. This has allowed more time for them to transition to full independent living in their own apartment in the community.”
- Marjie Rutherford, President, AVATIL