kiwanis club of galena

If you haven’t considered becoming a sponsor in the past let 2026 be your year to donate to our grant program which benefits youth and family programs in Galena. Listed below is all the information you need. If you have any questions contact Bernie Ferry at: Bernieferry@gmail.com

Galena Kiwanis River Trail Run 2026  – Sponsors-Donors Levels & Contact Information                                                                       

The Kiwanis Club of Galena is hosting its 7th annual River Trail Run, April 18, 2026.  This year funds will be used to develop grants that will be awarded to organizations that support the children of the Galena community.  Additional information for the grant application and run: Kiwanisclubofgalena.com            

Levels:

_____ Major Sponsor-Donors: $500-$1,000 + will have their name and logo in larger print on t-shirts and race banner, listed as major donor in marketing correspondence,and included in the Galena Gazette thank you ad. Please send an electronic copy of your logo to; bernieferry@gmail.com               ______ T-Shirt Sponsor-Donor: $200-$499 will have their name in smaller print on t-shirts, race banner, and included in the Galena Gazette thank you ad ______  Banner Sponsors-Donors: $50-$199 will have name on race banner, and included in the Galena Gazette thank you ad

______In Kind Gifts Sponsors-Donors: Recognized at the level of donation

– Run Registration:               https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Galena/GalenaKiwanisRiverTrailRun

Contact Sponsor or Donor Information:

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 –Payment Information for Sponsors/Donors: Checks can be made out and mailed to; Galena Kiwanis Foundation, PO Box 6133, Galena, IL. 61036

 –Questions Contact: Berne Ferry at 815-656-0789, bernieferry@gmail.com

-Tax Information: The Galena Kiwanis is a 501 (c)3 tax exempt organization

THANKS FOR YOUR GENEROUS SUPPORT—IT IS APPRECIATED

Once again the Galena Kiwanis Club will be offering an annual grant for up to $5,000. The 7th Annual River Trail Run scheduled for April 19, 2025, will assist with providing funds to local organizations with supporting children and improving the quality of life in the Galena area.

To get a copy of the grant application click on the link below:

Don’t miss out on this the Kiwanis River Trail Run. Early registrations open on November 17th. This event helps fund our grants which assist local organizations to help youth programs in the Galena area.

Follow the QR code below to register early:

The Galena High School and our Club sponsor the Galena High School Key Club. With help from advisors Kelli McIntyre and Susan Bookless, the 80+ members have been extremely active in our community. Pictured above left to right: Maddie Ehrler, Susan Bookless, Violet Doyle

Currently, the  GHS Key Club is holding a special Food Drive to create complete, shelf-stable meal kits for our community. These kits will be donated to both the GUSD Pirate Pantry and the Galena Food Pantry.

To learn more about this local drive follow the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAAAD2EA5F85-60426592-help#/

Our Club annually raises funds by way of our “Peanut Days” (this year September 12^th & 13^th}.  On that weekend, you will find our club members soliciting contributions and handing out peanuts at two locations in Galena.

As our focus is to continue to provide much needed support to local children and community programs, we are seeking your support.  Please consider a donation to Kiwanis and your community. With every $50 donation you will receive TWO boxes of peanuts (or mini pretzels if desired).  A box of delicious peanuts contains 48 – 1 oz.  bags of peanuts.  Pretzels bags may be substituted and will be approximately the same count.  For a donation of $25, you would receive ONE box of peanuts (or pretzels in the same quantity). For either a $50 or $25 donation, the Galena Kiwanis Club would be happy to personally deliver your peanuts.

Our peanuts/pretzels are a tasty treat and also make a great snack or Halloween trick or treat.

We appreciate any donation that you or your company would be able to make.  It is through the support of our local residents and hard-working businesses that Kiwanis can continue to serve our communities.

Click on the link to download a presale form and help us meet this year’s fundraising goal:

Peanut Presales Letter 2025

On June 10th a small group of members visited Casper Creek Natural Cemetery. It’s a beautiful, peaceful environment located at Casper Bluff and is part of the Jo Daviess Conservation District’s properties. For more information visit: https://caspernaturalcemetery.com/