Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant celebrates 25 years of volunteer impact in the community

Members of the Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant pose for a photo at their signature Breakfast with Santa event. A full list of members include (not necessarily pictured): Wendy Chamberlain; (Matt Harrison) Paris Family Eye Care; Sheila Moore; David Tisdale; Chuck Behm; Stan Hutchinson; (Jonah Nikitin) Jonah Nikitin Photography; Darian Banks; Pat Doherty; (David Mahn) Paris Dental Centre; Chris Powles; Al Bennett; (Wendy Eveleigh) Wendy in Real Estate; (Aakash Nayi) Cooperators, McNaughton Agency, Paris; Tim Risebrough; Allison Bossert; Wendy Gallagher; (Jaclyn Mills) Sobeys, Paris; Allison Skinner; Terry Chamberlain; (Shelly Gracey) Remax Twin City; Marisa Moore; (Karla Stonham) Peak Realty Ltd, Brokerage. Also included in the photo are volunteers Christine Ford, Candice Tuck and Allen Ure. 

Casandra Turnbull

Managing Editor

The Kiwanis Club of Paris-Brant has been a steady force for good in the community since receiving its charter on April 11, 2001, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Brantford. 

Part of the global Kiwanis International network, the volunteer-driven group is dedicated to improving lives “one child and one community at a time.” Made up of local residents and corporate members, the club supports children, youth and families through fundraising events, community programming and hands-on initiatives. 

Signature events such as Breakfast with Santa and the Teddy Bear Picnic bring families together while raising funds for local causes, while newer initiatives like the Kiwanis Service Scholarships recognize student leadership and community involvement. In addition, members spend countless hours canvassing neighbourhoods several times a year to collect non-perishable food donations in support of the Salvation Army Food Bank, helping ensure local families have access to essential supports. 

Guided by its unique “3-2-1” model—three hours of service, two hours of fellowship and one meeting each month—the club emphasizes action, connection and meaningful local impact.