Since Kin Canada Bursaries began in 1994, over $1.5 million has been awarded to community- and volunteer-minded students across Canada.
Last year, 97 students were awarded a $1000 bursary. Approximately 800 students applied from all over Canada.
Kin Canada Clubs are proud to invest in Canada’s next generation of volunteer leaders by giving generously to the Kin Canada Bursaries program.
The Stampede City Kinette club was very busy during the holiday season Serving Our Community’s Greatest Needs. We kept busy shopping and wrapping gifts for our Adopt a Family and the Senior Secret Service Christmas Cheer program and working the booth for Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Wrap for a Cure.
Along with new partner Bluegrass Nursery, the Stampede City Kinettes have launched our annual flower fundraiser. Choose from a selection of flowers, veggies or herbs. All profits go towards our local projects such as Senior Secret Service Christmas Cheer.
The Adopt-A-Family program, founded by our sister club, the Kinette Club of Calgary, is a completely volunteer-run, donation-funded initiative that provides Christmas hampers to families in need. This year, we are supporting two families by providing toys, clothing, and food gift cards to help them enjoy one of the merriest seasons of the year. Families…
Seniors Secret Service is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for isolated seniors in Calgary by bringing comfort, connection, and cheer. The organization partners with a wide range of senior-care facilities to support as many individuals as possible each year. Many of the seniors they serve have no family nearby, have lost loved ones,…
Thanks for everyone who showed your gratitude to those you appreciate the most this year by sending a chocolate turkey with a personal note. Each turkey cost $10 with proceeds going to Closer to Home and Youth Central, two local youth organizations. With the help of our folks in the community, we were able to…
Kin members from across District 4 gathered in central Alberta for a weekend of learning and fellowship. In Kin Kollege, newer Kin members learned more about the over 100 year history of Kin Canada, discovered more about successfully engaging in their communities while encouraging good club culture and avoiding volunteer burnout and each had a chance…