Thanks to Culvers, and volunteers from our club, we were able to share our community support. Over $200 was raised in this event which will go towards our projects.
The forecast looks great for the Kiwanis River Trail Run. Get your race season off to a good start by supporting our mission to “Serve the Children of the World”. Proceeds go towards projects that benefit the youth of Galena. Follow the QR code to register:
Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Maquoketa, IA at Maquoketa YMCA
Individual Entry Select distance on step 2
» $20.00 Registration (through 4/28 at 11:59 PM US/Central) » $20.00 Late registration (No Shirt) (4/28 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 5/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central) » $10.00 Student Registration (No Shirt) (through 5/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central) Register as an Individual
Family Entry – 4 or More Select distance on step 2
» $70.00 Registration (through 4/28 at 11:59 PM US/Central) » $70.00 Late registration (No Shirts) (4/28 at 11:59 PM US/Central through 5/2 at 11:59 PM US/Central) Register as a Family of 4 or More
Don’t miss out on the start of race season in Galena. This is a fun family event with something for everyone from kids to seasoned runners. Follow the QR code above to enter.
The Galena Food Pantry is an outreach program of the United Churches of Galena and is staffed by volunteers united in the desire to minister to the needs of others. To find out more information, including income guidelines, go to their website at: galenafoodpantry.com or find them on Facebook at: UCG Galena Food Pantry.
Pictured above (l to r) Alma Mariano, Director, Dan Morizzo,and Laurie Mattas volunteer.
Don’t miss out on discounted registration pricing! Follow this QR code to get all the latest information on the Run For The Parks to be held on April 20th. It’s a great way to support our club’s efforts to support the community of Galena.
Jenna Diedrich, Director of the Galena Public Library visited with us on Tuesday and shared all that the GPL has to offer. With programs for children, young adults and adults, they provide a varitey of offerings that are of interest to all.
Pictured, Jenna (l) accepts one of our monthly donations from Club President Stacy Bouldoukian. For more information on library programs go to: https://galenalibrary.org/
Our local Culvers has been especially supportive of our fundraisers these past few years. They have provided frozen treats for our Fourth of July and Galena Country Fair events, enabling us to fulfill our mission to “serve the children of the world”.
In April they will support us again by hosting a Share night where proceeds from the evening’s sales will be donated right back to us. Whether you stop by to eat or volunteer to serve or clean up it’s a win-win for our club and Galena.
Battle Buddy Boxes For Veterans is a program that began in January 2023. Spearheaded by Valerie Slayton and her husband Earl, It is intended to give veterans a sense that there are fellow Americans that still care about their needs and appreciate what they have done for our country.
Pictured above, a typical box contains personal items that are intended for veterans that enter a hospital, nursing home, or need a pick me up. This program is local and supported by donations. If you would like further information, or know of a veteran in need, contact Valerie at: battlebuddyboxes1@gmail.com
Pictured above left to right: Earl Slayton, Club President Stacy Bouldoukian and Valerie Slayton, Adjutant/Vice Commander AL Post 193. Our club presented Battle Buddy Boxes with a donation of $100.
This week, Alegra Koser, Executive Director of Tyler’s Justice Center for Children shared information about the organization. Established in 2002, after the tragic death of a local infant named Tyler, who was only two months old when he died as a result of child abuse, they provide a variety of services to children and their families. Pictured above are: Club President Stacy (l) and Alegra Koser (r). For more information visit their website at: https://www.tylersjusticecenter.org/
Their mission: Tyler’s Justice Center is dedicated to lessening a child victim’s trauma by providing a sensitve, collaborative response to the investigation, prosecution and treatment of child sexual abuse and serious physical abuse cases.
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