Join eKiwanis of Greater Chicago and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines for our Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive! The Baby Shower Drive will benefit Breakfast with Baby, a program of the Des Plaines Salvation Army. Through this two-week-long, community-wide event, the clubs seek to make a difference for the one in three local mothers facing diaper need. With drop-off locations around the Des Plaines and Park Ridge area, community members may donate baby items or make financial donations.
Donated items will be distributed to families demonstrating financial need who have a child under one year of age or a mother who is at least seven months pregnant. On the second Saturday of each month, the Salvation Army in Des Plaines provides spiritual and material support through the Breakfast with Baby program. Both Kiwanis Clubs have a longstanding partnership with BWB.
“A lack of diapers increases the risk of disease, including diaper rash, staph infections, and hepatitis. It also increases the possibility of child abuse such as Shaken Baby Syndrome as the babies cry more when wearing dirty diapers,” explained Cheryl Hagedorn, Director of the Breakfast with Baby program. “Support from the community helps to minimize these risks.”
To donate baby items, stop by one of the below drop-off locations during business hours between Sunday, September 24th – Thursday, October 5th:
The collection boxes for our Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive with Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines have been distributed in and around Des Plaines! Thank you to all of the drop-off locations:
Donations will be accepted during their regular business hours. Addresses can be found at ekiwanis.org/baby-shower-drive/ Not local? Check out that page for links to our online registries.
On September 16th, we partnered with the Carol Stream Police Department for our annual car seat safety check day. We were excited to see so many members of the community stop by to make sure that their kids are safe! More pics coming soon! ... See MoreSee Less
Today is the first day of the 3rd annual Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive sponsored by eKiwanis and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines! The drive runs NOW through October 5, 2023.
If you are interested in supporting the drive, there are 3 simple ways to do so! You can donate items at a drop-off location, donate items through our Target, Walmart, or Amazon registries, or make a monetary donation.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3051
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Join us for our Monthly Meeting via Zoom!
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Catherine from Kids Above All will join us to speak about her organization and Kiwanis Club of Pinewood Nassau Bahamas will join us for an interclub.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3029
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Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive to benefit the Breakfast with Baby Program with the Des Plaines Salvation Army.
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Pick up donations from locations in Des Plaines/Park Ridge and bring them to the Salvation Army. This is pick up only; sorting of items will be on Saturday.
Times and pickup locations TBA.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3028
*** Event Description ***
Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive to benefit the Breakfast with Baby Program with the Des Plaines Salvation Army.
*** Additional Description ***
Sorting Donations for Breakfast with Baby
We will be sorting, tracking, and packing the donations that were collected in the donation boxes during the event.
We may also need a few volunteers to go pick up donations from the drop-off locations.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3020
*** Event Description ***
We will be hosting a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament with Rockford Charitable Games Association.
https://rcgpoker.com
Potential shifts below. We'd like 2 people present the entire time, but only 1 is required. We can split the time however we want.
12:30 PM - 5 PM (please arrive by 12:15)
5 PM - 9:30 PM
9:30 PM - 2 AM
We have to be present. We can sell chips when people come in and cash them out when they leave. Or we can just be there. Rockford Charity does the majority of the work, we are just there to be the hosting charity.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3020
*** Event Description ***
We will be hosting a Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament with Rockford Charitable Games Association.
https://rcgpoker.com
Potential shifts below. We'd like 2 people present the entire time, but only 1 is required. We can split the time however we want.
12:30 PM - 5 PM (please arrive by 12:15)
5 PM - 9:30 PM
9:30 PM - 2 AM
We have to be present. We can sell chips when people come in and cash them out when they leave. Or we can just be there. Rockford Charity does the majority of the work, we are just there to be the hosting charity.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3035
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3080
*** Additional Description ***
Join us for the 1st Fundraising Committee meeting of the year on Zoom.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3036
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3031
*** Additional Description ***
Online Order Form:
TBD
We are sales tax exempt, buyers will not be charged tax.
30% of whatever you sell will go to the Foundation.
The orders will be shipped to Charlie. He will then distribute to you, and you'll be responsible for distributing to your buyers.
The candy should arrive (to Charlie) by the week of November 27th. Candy should be available for distribution at the December 5 in-person meeting.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3064
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Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
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We will approve the FY2023-24 budget
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3078
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We meet 3-6 times a year in person for our business meeting.
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3037
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3038
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3065
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3039
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3010
*** Event Description ***
The I-I Circle K's annual District Convention.
*** Additional Description ***
Theme: Service Out of This World
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3040
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3057
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3041
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3042
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3066
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3043
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3044
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3067
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3045
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3046
*** Event Description ***
Meeting to discuss the business of our Division (Division 8)
eKiwanis Calendar (Includes location):
https://ekiwanis.org/members/event_date_info.php?event_date_id=3068
*** Event Description ***
Everyone is invited to discuss issues within our club.
Board Members: If you have not already done so, please submit your report at https://ekiwanis.org/members/report.php
*** Additional Description ***
Old/New board meeting
Baby Shower Drive
Join eKiwanis of Greater Chicago and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines for our Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive! The Baby Shower Drive will benefit Breakfast with Baby, a program of the Des Plaines Salvation Army. Through this two-week-long, community-wide event, the clubs seek to make a difference for the one in three local mothers facing diaper need. With drop-off locations around the Des Plaines and Park Ridge area, community members may donate baby items or make financial donations.
Donated items will be distributed to families demonstrating financial need who have a child under one year of age or a mother who is at least seven months pregnant. On the second Saturday of each month, the Salvation Army in Des Plaines provides spiritual and material support through the Breakfast with Baby program. Both Kiwanis Clubs have a longstanding partnership with BWB.
“A lack of diapers increases the risk of disease, including diaper rash, staph infections, and hepatitis. It also increases the possibility of child abuse such as Shaken Baby Syndrome as the babies cry more when wearing dirty diapers,” explained Cheryl Hagedorn, Director of the Breakfast with Baby program. “Support from the community helps to minimize these risks.”
To donate baby items, stop by one of the below drop-off locations during business hours between Sunday, September 24th – Thursday, October 5th:
Big thank you to the Northbrook Two Men and a Truck for donating the donation boxes at each of our drop-off locations!
Baby Items Needed:
All items must be new with the exception of clothes.
*= Most needed items
Want to donate items, but won’t be able to drop them off?
Purchase items through our Baby Shower registries here:
Monetary Donations
Your donation can help us change lives
Donate online here.
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eKiwanis Club of Greater Chicago
Internet-based Kiwanis Club located in the Chicagoland Area. You can check us out at http://ekiwanis
The collection boxes for our Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive with Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines have been distributed in and around Des Plaines! Thank you to all of the drop-off locations:
Des Plaines Public Library
Park Ridge Public Library
Prairie Lakes Community Center
Des Plaines History Center
MBD Martial Arts Academy
First Congregational Des Plaines United Church of Christ
Donations will be accepted during their regular business hours. Addresses can be found at ekiwanis.org/baby-shower-drive/ Not local? Check out that page for links to our online registries.
Thank you to TWO MEN AND A TRUCK for the donation of the boxes! ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you to our amazing donation site partners! I dropped a donation at the Park Ridge Library today. The donation box is right near the entrance. 🙂
On September 16th, we partnered with the Carol Stream Police Department for our annual car seat safety check day. We were excited to see so many members of the community stop by to make sure that their kids are safe! More pics coming soon! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
What a great service to provide!
How many seats did you check?
What was in the bags?
Today is the first day of the 3rd annual Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive sponsored by eKiwanis and the Kiwanis Club of Des Plaines! The drive runs NOW through October 5, 2023.
As in past years, this drive benefits Breakfast with Baby, a program of The Salvation Army Des Plaines Corps Community Center. This impactful organization serves families in financial need of diapers and other crucial baby necessities.
If you are interested in supporting the drive, there are 3 simple ways to do so! You can donate items at a drop-off location, donate items through our Target, Walmart, or Amazon registries, or make a monetary donation.
Visit ekiwanis.org/baby-shower-drive/ for all of the details! ... See MoreSee Less
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Upcoming events
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive
Community-Wide Baby Shower Drive
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament
Division 8 Council
Fundraising Committee Meeting
Board Reports Due
Division 8 Council
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Fannie May Fundraiser - Orders Due
Board Reports Due
Board Meeting
In-Person Meeting
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
Division 8 Council
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Board Reports Due
Board Meeting
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
I-I Key Club District Convention
I-I Key Club District Convention
I-I Key Club District Convention
I-I Circle K District Convention
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Board Meeting
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
Division 8 Council
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Board Reports Due
Board Meeting
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
Kiwanis International Convention
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
Board Meeting
Club Meeting - Zoom Call
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
Division 8 Council
Board Reports Due
Board Meeting