The Kiwanis Club and Foundation of Crofton, MD

The Kiwanis Club and Foundation of Crofton, MD Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

Community service is the main objective of Kiwanis, and Crofton Kiwanis is deeply involved in Crofton affairs. Several times a year the club sponsors a Blood Drive in conjunction with the Anne Arundel Medical Center. The annual Kiwanis Halloween parade for children has been a tradition for over 30 years. Monthly Bingo and Birthday parties at Crofton Convalescent and Rehabilitation Center are a highlight for the residents. We have also provided significant support to severely wounded veterans with an ongoing special project. Every April, the club participates in the Rebuilding Together home renovation project. Monthly dinners and other assistance are provided at Sarah’s House, a local homeless shelter. In 2007 and2008 we funded their children's summer activity program. During the holidays, Crofton Kiwanians ring the bell for the Salvation Army, provide meals and gifts for several families, and provide holiday gifts through the Christmas Angel program. Throughout the year, the club maintains the Crofton Parkway flags. Beyond the local community, we support Johns Hopkins Hospital Children's Pediatric Trauma Center, the Kiwanis International Young Children Priority One projects, and a number of other charitable organizations. Crofton Kiwanis has, in 2007 and 2008 been the primary financial source for Crofton Caring Council funding. Each year our club sponsors a golf tournament in May, the annual Crofton 10K race in June, and participates in the Crofton Craft Fairs, selling commemorative ornaments. The club’s largest fundraiser is its annual Charity Auction, held in November. These events are not only fundraisers, but also serve as highly popular community activities. Sponsored Youth support is given to a K-Kids Club at Crofton Woods Elementary School, a Builders Club at Crofton Middle School, and Key Clubs at Arundel and Archbishop Spalding High Schools. These clubs conduct their own service projects and work on joint projects with Kiwanis throughout the year.

Crofton Help for Nepal – By now, you’ve heard of the devastating flash flood that struck the villages in the Trishuli Ri...
09/04/2026

Crofton Help for Nepal – By now, you’ve heard of the devastating flash flood that struck the villages in the Trishuli River area of Nepal. The videos are stunning, and many survivors lost everything in seconds.

Crofton-based Rivers of the World (ROW) Foundation has volunteer engineers worldwide who help local villages with water testing and river restoration, and they have an engineer just 65 km away in Kathmandu.

ROW Foundation volunteer Krishna Shreshtha has gathered information locally. Krishna has created a list of what is currently needed there to help the survivors and local people who lost everything. They need simple items such as rice, lentils, biscuits, fruits, drinking water, cooking stoves, oil, utensils, noodles, wheat, and various medicines. These items can be procured in Kathmandu, and Krishna can transport them by car, and you can help.
ROW Foundation needs funds to support the people suffering there and cover the purchase of the above items. You can donate online at https://tinyurl.com/ROWDonation. Click on the Donate button there and indicate, under remarks, “Nepal Flood 2026”.

Rivers of the World (ROW) Foundation is a Tax-Exempt (501(c)3)) organization. All contributions to the ROW Foundation (Fed. Tax ID 26-062-3120) qualify to be deductible from U.S. income taxes. ROW Foundation has experience working in this area on river projects and, after the 2015 earthquake in the area, supported rebuilding the Thansing secondary school less than 30 KM from the flood area.

CANCELED!! Crofton Kiwanis will still meet, however, the Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration will NOT be giv...
09/03/2026

CANCELED!! Crofton Kiwanis will still meet, however, the Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration will NOT be giving a talk.

Public Meeting – The public is invited to join the Kiwanis Club of Crofton at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, September 9th to hear from the Bureau of Watershed Protection and Restoration. Dr. Nasrin Dahlgren will address what’s happening at Beaver Creek and the river restoration projects around the County. A second phase of restoration on Beaver Creek, between Crofton Parkway and Route 3, was approved by the CCA earlier this year. The meeting will be held at the AVFD’s Training and Meeting Center, 2479 Davidsonville Rd, Gambrills, MD 21054. The meeting is free and open to all.

Kiwanis 50th Anniversary Donation to CCA – The Kiwanis Club of Crofton purchased and assembled a commercial-grade picnic...
09/02/2026

Kiwanis 50th Anniversary Donation to CCA – The Kiwanis Club of Crofton purchased and assembled a commercial-grade picnic table in Town Hall’s backyard. In addition to a few social events held in the backyard, parents and kids will use the table daily as they arrive at and leave Crofton Elementary School. Every day, parents mill around the backyard waiting for their children, and some children wait for their parents there. The table will give them a place to sit and relax.

The eight foot table has a plaque recognizing the Kiwanis anniversary. Members met on August 29th to uncrate and assemble the table. Unlike a home picnic bench, the seats and table planks are reinforced with steel supports. The table is meant to last at least 20 years.

On August 30th, Crofton Kiwanis Club presented the table to CCA President Anna O’Kelly and Town Manager Martin Simon at the annual Ice Cream Social. Mr. Simon affixed the dedication plaque to the table; then everyone had ice cream, and the table was put to immediate use!

Several Crofton Kiwanis members joined other adult volunteers at Waterworks Park in Annapolis on August 12th to assist h...
08/31/2026

Several Crofton Kiwanis members joined other adult volunteers at Waterworks Park in Annapolis on August 12th to assist handicapped adults in fishing. Really, they taught us because many of us hadn’t been fishing since childhood. We fished in two different locations. We had great conversations and enjoyed getting to know these amazing adults.

Crofton's National Night Out is Happening Next Week! Mark your calendars and join your neighbors for an evening of famil...
07/31/2026

Crofton's National Night Out is Happening Next Week!

Mark your calendars and join your neighbors for an evening of family fun, community connection, and public safety!

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Crofton Country Club

National Night Out is a free, family-friendly event that brings residents, local law enforcement, first responders, businesses, and community organizations together for a night of fun and fellowship.

Enjoy:
~ Meet local police officers and first responders
~Family-friendly activities
~Community organizations and local businesses
~ Food samples
~ Giveaways, demonstrations, and interactive exhibits

Whether you're new to the area or have called Crofton home for years, National Night Out is a wonderful opportunity to meet your neighbors, learn about local resources, and celebrate the strength of our community.

Invite your family, friends, and neighbors—we hope to see you there!

An enthused Crofton contingent at Crofton Kiwanis Baysox Night on July 17, 2026, enjoyed a spirited baseball game betwee...
07/21/2026

An enthused Crofton contingent at Crofton Kiwanis Baysox Night on July 17, 2026, enjoyed a spirited baseball game between the rejuvenated Chesapeake/“Oyster Catchers” Baysox and the Hartford Yard Goats, followed by a fireworks show!

The highly successful 11th Annual Crofton Kiwanis - Crofton Civic Association - Crofton Farmers Market Pie Bake-off fund...
07/14/2026

The highly successful 11th Annual Crofton Kiwanis - Crofton Civic Association - Crofton Farmers Market Pie Bake-off fundraiser held on July 11, 2026 attracted 27 registered pies (2 each), with proceeds benefiting the Crofton Christian Caring Council’s Baby Pantry.
Last photo is the CCCC Baby Pantry Director Art McQuade is shown with Baby Pantry volunteer Susan Eaton.

Are you a fan of home-baked pies? Well, we have 52 of them for you this Saturday!! The 2026 Crofton Pie Bake-Off, hosted...
07/08/2026

Are you a fan of home-baked pies? Well, we have 52 of them for you this Saturday!!

The 2026 Crofton Pie Bake-Off, hosted by the Crofton Civic Association, Crofton Farmers Market, and the Crofton Kiwanis Club, will be held at the Crofton Farmers Market (which is held at the Crofton Public Library, 1681 Riedel Rd, Crofton, MD 21114) on Saturday, July 11th, from 10:00 AM to Noon (Rain date is Saturday, July 18th).

You can get your choice slice of pie with either a donation of $5 or a donation of diapers, wipes, and baby food. 100% of donations go to the CCCC’s Baby Pantry, which helps young families in need in our area.

Come and get some pie!!!

A reminder that you can recycle your used ink cartridges at the CCA Town Hall or the Crofton Library. There is a Crofton...
06/15/2026

A reminder that you can recycle your used ink cartridges at the CCA Town Hall or the Crofton Library. There is a Crofton Kiwanis Ink Cartridge recycling bin at both locations, and the proceeds go right back into programs benefiting kids in the greater Crofton area.

It was a beautiful morning for a race!Crofton Kiwanis &Team Surlis, Gress & Co of RE/MAX Leading Edge10K Challenge and 5...
06/15/2026

It was a beautiful morning for a race!
Crofton Kiwanis &Team Surlis, Gress & Co of RE/MAX Leading Edge
10K Challenge and 5K Run

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