Annual Dirk Bannister Scholarship Awards

In partnership with Bow Valley Credit Union, Kiwanis Club of Cochrane awards six $1000 scholarships to Grade 12 students in Cochrane to attend post secondary institutions.

The scholarships are awarded to recognize demonstrated commitment to volunteer community service and leadership within the Cochrane Community.

In partnership with Bow Valley Credit Union, Kiwanis Club of Cochrane awards six $1000 scholarships to Grade 12 students in Cochrane to attend post secondary institutions.

The scholarships are awarded to recognize demonstrated commitment to volunteer community service and leadership within the Cochrane Community.

OUR
PROJECTS

OUR
PROJECTS

Cochrane Kiwanis has several ongoing and completed volunteer projects dedicated to our community.

Cochrane Kiwanis has several ongoing and completed volunteer projects dedicated to our community.

Annual Kids Christmas Toy Project

Annual Kids Christmas Toy Project

Kiwanis Kids Christmas Toy Project allows children in need (Identified by the Cochrane Family Community Support Services (FCSS) to shop for their own for their own Christmas gift. Santa is on hand for pictures. Kids also receive Goody bag with Candy, stuffed animal and of course some well-deserved Christmas Magic! In our last 3 years, over 250 kids celebrated with us.

Kamp Kiwanis

Kamp Kiwanis

An overnight summer camp for underprivileged / disadvantaged children. Operates as outdoor school and host of the annual Kiwanis Apple Festival. Kiwanis welcomes over 11,000 campers, students, and community members each year.

Centennial Park High Pad Upgrade

Centennial Park High Pad Upgrade

Having secure more than 190k towards the $250k project we will be fundraising towards achieving our financial goal to make this section of the park accessible to all. More info Here.

Bike Recycling Project

Bike Recycling Project

In 2019 we started a bike recycling project which led to the distribution of a little more than 80 recycle bikes to children in need in 2020.

Bicycle Safety Day

Bicycle Safety Day

Partnering again with the Cochrane Bike Society in 2022, 100 kids will participate in our first Bike Safety Day. The kids will have their bike and helmet safety inspected, coupons for basic bike tune up and new helmets if required, presentation on bike maintenance, safety on the road and on the trails, a small ride and access to the Cochrane Bike Society launch pad.

Hand Sanitizer and Soap Pandemic Project

Hand Sanitizer and Soap Pandemic Project

Working in collaboration with our sister clubs in the Calgary Area, we supplied hand sanitizer during the pandemic lock down to the Cochrane Food Bank, the Big Hill retirement house, the Morley reserve.

Other Projects We Support

  • Helping Hands

  • The Activettes

  • The Cochrane Food Bank

  • Boys and Girls Club of Cochrane

  • Love is Louder (anti-bullying program)

  • The Cochrane Philippino Community

  • FCSS Return to School Backpack Program

Kids are at the heart of everything we do!

In 2020 we provided major funding to FCSS for their yearly Return to School Backpack Program