Jones said, “After about 30 years of just working around young people, I started listening to them, and I realized that they were walking around in torment and trauma silently, and they wouldn't say anything or share. But after listening to their stories, they needed help, and they really didn't know how to navigate their mental health journey.”
DELPHOS, Ohio (WLIO) - The Delphos Kiwanis Club is once again bringing fun and community spirit to town with its annual 4th of July celebration.
Presale tickets are now available for $15, which includes a choice of ham or chicken, baked potato, applesauce, a roll, and a Little Debbie snack. Tickets purchased on the day of the event are $16. The dinner is drive-thru only and will be held Sunday, June 8 at Apollo Career Center.
The club, which has 15 members, is part of the Lima Kiwanis Club's Service Leadership Program. Through a variety of activities, members showcase their abilities and experience a sense of accomplishment.
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — It happens more often than many realize, and Allen County Children Services (ACCS) is working to change that.
The K-Kids program, designed for elementary-age students, teaches the importance of making a difference through positive actions. Members have supported organizations such as Samaritan House, Our Daily Bread, the Humane Society, and several others. Current K-Kids members encourage their peers to get involved.
DELPHOS, OH (WLIO) - The city of Delphos celebrated the 4th with a 2-day festival put on by the Kiwanis Club.
The Lima Kiwanis Club is expanding its Diva's Den project to help girls have the perfect dress for homecoming. The Kiwanis Club's Diva's Den project has been going on for a few years now and has helped many girls get a used dress for free for the prom. But now the Kiwanis will be holding a second event on September 7th to give students the chance to get that perfect dress for the homecoming dance without spending an arm and leg for it.
The Kiwanis Club of Lima held their meeting on Tuesday at the Milano Café on Elida Road. The meetings guest speaker was Erin Hardesty, a Labor Liaison for the United Way of Greater Lima. Hardesty spoke on Women United, a new Affinity Group from the United Way. The group aims to create a local network of women to make a positive impact in the lives of others. Scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and more will be offered by the group.
The Diva’s Den was open for business at the Lima Masonic Center on Saturday for anyone interested in needing a free prom dress. Dresses in all different sizes and colors were hung for people to browse through, and there were even a selection of shoes to choose from.
