Kiwanis International is a worldwide service organization comprised of individuals who want to improve their communities. As a group, they can achieve what they cannot do alone.Kiwanis is not a social club nor a secret or political society. It does prescribe a way of life for others. It often does, however, act as a forum for diverse ideas.It performs service beyond the capability of an individual; assistance to the aging, the needy, and to youth; improvement of communities; encouragement of international understanding.Individuals of good standing in the community, invited by a Kiwanis club itself, are eligible for membership. The cost is low, considering the tremendous satisfaction Kiwanis membership provides.

Kiwanis was found in Detroit, Michigan, January 12, 1915. It extended into Canada in 1916. Not until 1962 did it serve outside these two nations.Today, Kiwanis numbers more than 300,000 members in over 8,000 clubs. Though Kiwanis serves in countries around the world, the basic principles are the same.

The Kiwanis of Northside Atlanta are a part of this worldwide organization, but concentrated in the northern Atlanta region. Please visit their website for more information on how to get involved in your local area.