University District Kiwanis of Seattle
Chartered in 1927
Supporting Kids since 1927
June 9 Guest Speaker
Join us Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from Noon to 1:00 on Zoom to hear from Dr. Hind Golden, founder of Golden Heart Cancer Support, a local nonprofit that provides resources and activities to ease the hardship for those impacted by cancer. Learn more at https://goldenheartcancersupport.com
99 years and counting!
Our club was organized in March 1927 and is one of the oldest active clubs in the Pacific Northwest. We’re excited to celebrate our club’s 100th Anniversary in 2027 and we need your help! We’re looking for stories, photos and contact information for former Kiwanis, CKI and Key Club members who have been part of our journey! If you can help, please contact us here.
More information about celebration activities coming soon!
Our club was initially sponsored by Seattle club #K00112 which was one of the first Kiwanis clubs in the nation organized in February 1918 but no longer active today. Over the years, we helped sponsor the formation of several other Kiwanis clubs, two of which are still active – Ballard Kiwanis Club formed in October 1927 and also celebrating 100 years in 2027 (!!) and the West Seattle Club organized in May 1929. We welcome any memories you may have to share!
January 13 Guest Speaker – Family Law CASA
Join us Tuesday, January 13 from 12:00 – 1:00 for our monthly meeting with guest speakers Deidre McCormack Martin and Erica Lee from Family Law CASA of King County, a nonprofit that provides free court advocate services for kids. Learn more at https://familylawcasa.org
Celebrating the Season of Giving
We were delighted to celebrate the holidays with a $5,000 gift to Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program of Seattle to fund pediatric cancer training fellowships at Seattle Children’s to find less harmful treatments and early detection methods to end childhood cancer!
Joining the fight to cure pediatric brain tumors
We’re grateful to Erin Cordry for joining our December 2 meeting to share her work raising funds for pediatric brain tumor research at Seattle Children’s Hospital. We were so inspired by this small but mighty volunteer group which has raised over $9 million over 20 years to fund research, clinical trials and innovative cures for pediatric brain tumors. Erin shared that even small amounts of $10,000 – 20,000 can fund a research trial that leads to innovative breakthroughs.
Erin Cordry founded the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund in 2005 after her son Max was diagnosed with medulloblastoma. After getting her son through the harsh treatment and participating in a clinical trail that saved his life, she has dedicated her time to making sure further research is funded to save the lives of other children and ultimately find better and curative treatments. Max recently graduated from college with honors!
Join the fight! Donate here https://www.pbtrf.org/donate
December 9 Guest Speaker – Carol Mahoney
Please join us for a fun and festive holiday lunch at Sand Point Country Club! We’ll be joined by Carol Mahoney, District Lt. Governor, who will share an update about how our support is helping Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program – Seattle (KCCP-S) fund pediatric cancer care research. RSVP to Kim.
Turn miles into meals at UDFB’s Turkey Trot!
Run, walk or trot on Thanksgiving morning to turn miles into meals and gratitude into action. Gather your crew for this festive 5K before you feast! There’s also a kids 1/2 mile walk and mile run.
Register here (early bird pricing ends 11/22)
Montlake Turkey Trot is one of two major fundraisers for University District Food Bank. Every dollar beyond operating costs goes directly to help feed those in need.
Sock it to Homelessness!
Ways you can help!
1) Gather new men’s socks to donate – socks are critical to the comfort and well-being of homeless people.
2) Post the flyer in your business or library to help raise awareness. https://www.seattlenightwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Sock-It-2025-Full-Sheet-Flier.pdf
3) Volunteer to help handle sock donations as they come in. Email [email protected].
4) Join Operation Nightwatch at the Shelter Dispatch Center (302 14th Ave S, Seattle 98144) from 12:30 – 2:00 on Sunday December 7, 2025 to drop off new men’s socks, tour Nightwatch and enjoy coffee, cocoa and snacks. This is a kid-friendly event.
Celebrating Kiwanis Camp Casey
We had a great time celebrating with North Central Kiwanis at the We Heart Casey gala!
Our club was honored to present a gift of $10,000 to provide youth with physical disabilities an inclusive camp experience with friends and mentors.
Kiwanis Camp Casey is a week-long summer camp provided free of charge to children ages 6-17 with physical disabilities. For 80 years, the camp and transportation has been fully funded by the North Central Seattle Kiwanis Club.
Last Updated: June 26, 2026 by jnewton
2026 Pitzer / Weeks Vocal Scholarship Winners
On June 13, 2026, we hosted the 48th Annual Pitzer/Weeks Vocal Scholarship Concert. Ten local high school students competed for the chance to win vocal coaching scholarships.
Congratulations to Kylie Sammons from Woodinville High School who took home the top prize of $3,000 toward her continued vocal training. Adyant Kaushal Prasad from Redmond High School and Kaitlyn Marie Callahan Naumawicz from Issaquah High School were both awarded $1,500 scholarships. We wish all of our contestants the very best in their singing endeavors!
This event would not be possible without the dedication and expertise of club member Susan Bardsley, pictured below with our scholarship winners. Susan has helped organize this event for nearly 30 years and who will celebrate 25 years with our club next month! Thank you Susan!
Bottom Row: Nama Daga, Kaitlyn Marie Callahan Naumawicz, Jade Breiding, Ian Chenne , Olivia Chou