Tuesday, January 5, 2016

Kiwanis Club Throws Holiday Party for Students with Special Needs


Each year, The Winston-Salem Kiwanis Club puts on a party for students with special needs. Here is what Martin Levy had to say about the party this year:

“Kiwanis is dedicated to serving children in many capacities. To that end, The Winston-Salem Kiwanis Club has a project that has been near and dear to our hearts for more than 30 years. That project is to sponsor and fund a Christmas Party for 200 to 300 Children with Special Needs from several of the local elementary schools in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system. 

“Over the years, we have given many gifts to the children. Each teacher is asked to select the gifts for us, for the children to receive. Through the hard work of our club and the some of the local high school Key Clubs that we sponsor, we also are able to give them a bag of goodies with such things as fruit, juice boxes, snacks and other treats for them to enjoy. We are also able to teach those Key Club members that help us bag the goodies, the importance of community work and the joy that comes from helping others.

“Of course, what would the experience be without a visit from Santa? While each child awaits his or her turn to receive their gifts and goodies there are activities for them to participate in. We have a local magician (a former Key Club member) entertaining them as well as enjoying some arts and crafts, where they can make anything from Christmas cards to tree ornaments.

“As a member of The Winston Salem Kiwanis Club I cannot explain the experience that we as members have, being able to see the children each year enjoying this event.

“We appreciate the support we get from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system and all of those involved that make this possible for us to do.”




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