Compassion in Action (funds for back packs of food for weekends)
* Stuart Openlander Scholarships:
Honoring our founder, Dr. Stuart Openlander, who was a public-school superintendent for many years
Recognizing, in particular, the efforts of those students who have had to overcome unusual circumstances or challenges that may have made school more difficult
Cash awards which are awarded to graduating seniors from St. Johns High School, STRIVE Academy or Clinton County RESA
Candidates are selected through the teachers and staff of the participating educational institutions and presented to our club Our Kiwanis Club reviews and selects the recipient(s) for these scholarships. They awarded in the spring as part of senior recognition programs.
To ensure funding for the Openlander Scholarship the board of directors has approved that 15% of each fund-raiser’s net profits go to fund this scholarship.