This year marks a very special milestone for your Florida Kiwanis Foundation, 55 years of service to children, families, and communities across Florida.
As we reflect on more than five decades of impact, one truth stands above all others: none of this would be possible without you.
From the very beginning, our work has been powered by people… people who believe in kids, in service, and in the power of Kiwanis. As we celebrate our 55th Anniversary, we want to spend this year doing something simple, meaningful, and long overdue:
Saying thank you — as many times as possible — to as many people as possible.
Because every grant awarded, every scholarship funded, every club supported, and every child impacted is the result of collective generosity, leadership, and heart.
To honor that spirit, we are proud to share 55 Ways to Say Thank You! A tribute to the individuals, clubs, partners, and supporters who make our mission possible.
55 Ways to Say Thank You
- Thank you for believing in kids
- Thank you for believing in service
- Thank you for believing in Kiwanis
- Thank you to advocates for children
- Thank you to champions of education
- Thank you to leaders in service
- Thank you to our founders
- Thank you to the visionaries who believed first
- Thank you to Ralph Davis
- Thank you to our past presidents
- Thank you to our current leadership
- Thank you to our Trustees
- Thank you to our committee members
- Thank you to Florida Kiwanis Clubs
- Thank you to Division leaders
- Thank you to Club Presidents
- Thank you to Club Secretaries and Treasurers
- Thank you to advisors and mentors
- Thank you to Key Club leaders
- Thank you to CKI members
- Thank you to Service Leadership Programs
- Thank you to educators
- Thank you to counselors
- Thank you to parents and families
- Thank you to volunteers
- Thank you to event volunteers
- Thank you to community partners
- Thank you to partners in play
- Thank you to partners in learning
- Thank you to partners in service
- Thank you to scholarship recipients
- Thank you to grant recipients
- Thank you to scholarship committees
- Thank you to grant reviewers
- Thank you to scholarship donors
- Thank you to grant donors
- Thank you to sponsors
- Thank you to Friends of the Foundation
- Thank you to first-time donors
- Thank you to monthly supporters
- Thank you to longtime supporters
- Thank you to legacy donors
- Thank you to memorial donors
- Thank you to those who give quietly
- Thank you to those who give boldly
- Thank you to those who give their time
- Thank you to those who give their talents
- Thank you to those who give their hearts
- Thank you to supporters near
- Thank you to supporters far
- Thank you to past generations
- Thank you to present leaders
- Thank you to future leaders
- Thank you for 55 years of impact
- Thank you for helping us serve what matters most
Looking Ahead with Gratitude
This anniversary year is not just about looking back — it’s about moving forward together. Throughout the year, we’ll continue highlighting the people, stories, and moments that define the Florida Kiwanis Foundation.
If you see yourself in this list, please know: you matter, and your role is essential.
From all of us — thank you for 55 incredible years of service, generosity, and belief in what’s possible when we serve together.