GNEA– 20 Years!

Ames Golden K Kiwanis recently presented a check to Good Neighbor Emergency Assistance to support their efforts as they mark 20 years helping families in need with rent, utility, food and fuel assistance. Pictured left to right, Golden… Read More

BLAST Back to School 2017

Ames Golden K members have taken the opportunity to join those who are helping Ames and Story County children and  families who may not be able to purchase “back to school” supplies.  The program is coordinated by the… Read More

ChildServe Award 2017

On August 3 Ames Golden K presented a check for $1500 to the Ames Division of ChildServe to support the 550 Story County children that receive numerous care services such as the Respite Care Program which provides  weekend… Read More

YSS Award, 2017

Ames Golden K Kiwanis presented a check for $350 in support of Youth and Shelter Services many programs that benefit youth and families. YSS  is in the process of rebranding their core identity to “Youth Standing Strong.”  Pictured… Read More

Friendship Ark donation 2017

On June 29, Ames Golden K Kiwanis presented a donation of $350 to support the efforts and programs of Friendship Ark. Pictured, left to right: Golden K member Duane Brodie, Friendship Ark Board President Sarah Buck, and Golden… Read More

Golden K Listeners Finish 2nd Year

Ames Golden K has just completed our second year working with elementary children in the Golden K Listeners Program.  Those shown served.  They are— Rear, left to right: Don Muff, Dennis Smith, Dick Wilson, Pete Peterson. Front, left… Read More

Emergency Residence Project 2017

Ames Golden K Kiwanis presented a check for $1,500 to the Emergency Residence Project  on June 22 to support their efforts to provide emergency shelter to individuals and families.  The recent closing of emergency residence homes in Boone… Read More

MICA, 2017

Ames Golden K Kiwanis donated of $450 to the Story County division of Mid Iowa Community Action (MICA) on June 15.  The donation will help MICA support their Story County Family Development Center and Food Pantry.  Pictured left… Read More

Workers for Teen Maze 2017

On April 3-7, Youth and Shelter Services and Nebraska-Iowa Division 11 Kiwanis presented Teen Maze to 1,200 Seventh Grade Students from Story, Boone, Greene, and Jefferson Counties. Teen Maze experiential learning exercises are designed to provide seventh graders… Read More

Bethesda Food Pantry 2017

Ames Golden K presented a check for $300 to Bethesda Lutheran Church on April 6 to support the Bethesda Food Pantry in their efforts to supply better than 14,000 annual users of the Pantry’s services. Pictured is Rodney… Read More