FOUNDATION

The Emmaus Kiwanis Foundation was incorporated in 2016 as a 501 (c) (3) to assist young people in attaining vocational and educational excellence and furnishing funds to other organizations for charitable and educational purposes. The specific purposes include funding Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs, including Key Clubs and Builders Clubs, providing scholarships and other recognition for post high school education or vocational training, supporting youth who wish to attend leadership programs sponsored by Kiwanis, providing funding in support of youth athletes, providing parties and other social activities to youth and adults with mental disabilities (Charles Rhoads Christmas Party for individuals with special needs), and supporting community activities for youth.