Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis
Ways We Help
The Focus of Our Efforts
Student Leadership Programs
The Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club sponsors several student-led service clubs where students of all ages are taught the value of service to others. Those programs include:
Quitman High School Key Club
Quitman Junior High Builders Club
Quitman Elementary K-Kids Club
We also have incentive programs to encourage students to do their best in school. They include:
Quitman 5th Grade Bring Up Grades (BUGs) - grades improvement program
Quitman 1st Grade Terrific Kids - character encouragement program
Yantis 5th Grade BUGs
Yantis 1st Grade Terrific Kids
Volunteering
Our Volunteers participate in a variety of fundraising and service projects each year to give our community more of what it needs to be great for all.
Major annual fundraisers include:
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Flag Subscription Program - for an annual subscription volunteers place an American Flag at businesses and homes on seven flag holidays.
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Golf Tournament
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Bingo in the Park at Old Settlers Reunion
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Turkey Shoot
Major service projects include:
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Quitman Animal Clinic Pet Fair
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City Pool Opening Free Day
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Wood County Kid Fish
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School Supplies
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Food Distribution
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Christmas Food and Present Boxes for Meals on Wheels Recipients
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Hogg Park Splash Pad
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Hogg Park Basketball Court
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Hogg Park Sun Shades
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Hogg Park Little Library
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Annual Scholarships for Sophomores and Seniors
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City Pool Infrastructure improvements
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Participation in holiday events
Global Support of Children in Need Everywhere
The Quitman-Lake Fork Kiwanis Club donates annually to the Kiwanis International Children's Fund which provides prenatal care and vaccines to protect moms and newborns from tetanus, safe places to play and learn, access to nutrient-rich food to boost brain development, books for preschoolers to encourage a love of reading, opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills, and so much more.
The Club also donates annually to the Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District Foundation which gives scholarships to high school seniors and collage students in Texas and Oklahoma.