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Welcome to Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley!

We are an eclectic mix of ages, genders, occupations, backgrounds and interests. We are all passionate about making our community and the world a better place for children so they can thrive. We are devoted to serving the children in our local community through unique and innovative service projects and fundraising initiatives.

What is Kiwanis?

Here’s a short video that explains what Kiwanis is all about.

Our Mission

The Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley was established in 1975 when twenty local residents recognized the need for another service organization in the region – read more of our history here. Today, our club has grown to 53 members and continues to expand, with one of our founding members still on the roster.

Our mission is simple yet powerful:

The mission of the Kiwanis Club of Mount Washington Valley is to make our community a better place to live by engaging adult and youth volunteers in service projects, with a special focus on meeting the needs of children.

Click here to learn more about how our work benefits the Mount Washington Valley.

Next Meeting

Prospective members are always welcome! We typically hold dinner meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the Ledgeview Grill, located inside the North Conway Country Club, 76 Norcross Circle, North Conway, NH, starting at 5:30 PM. Access our calendar here.

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you enjoy helping kids, having fun, and making a positive impact? Consider joining our Kiwanis club!

Curious to learn more? Join us for a meeting—your first dinner is on us! We meet bi-weekly, often featuring guest speakers, and actively support a variety of community projects. While we welcome members who can commit time to service, there’s no pressure—volunteer as much or as little as your schedule allows.

Beyond service, you’ll have the chance to connect with amazing people from the valley and participate in fun social events throughout the year, including a holiday party, mystery dine-around, and summer cookouts.

We encourage prospective members to attend a few meetings before applying. This gives you the opportunity to get to know our group, experience our projects firsthand, and see the impact we make together.

Contact us or apply to join our Kiwanis club here.

Our Signature Project

ANGELS & ELVES! 

Angels & Elves is a holiday gift-giving program run by the Mount Washington Valley (MWV) Kiwanis Club. The program helps ensure that children in need within the Mount Washington Valley area receive holiday gifts. Families can apply for assistance, and the program matches children with “angels” (donors) who purchase gifts based on the children’s needs and wish lists.

The program often focuses on essentials such as warm clothing, winter gear, and educational items, along with toys and other gifts to brighten the holiday season. Angels & Elves typically operates during the holiday season but also conducts fundraising year-round to support its mission. Volunteers play a vital role in organizing, wrapping, and distributing the gifts, making it a true community effort.

2024 Season

Elf Headquarters will reopen in November 2025. We will post information regarding our new location, hours, and opening dates on this website, in the Conway Daily Sun and on Facebook.

Elf Headquarters may be closed, but our fundraising continues year-round. We shop throughout the year for children’s essential needs—warm jackets, snow pants, waterproof boots, ski-style gloves, hats, and bedding. Whenever possible, we take advantage of end-of-season sales to make the most of your tax deductible donations.

Additional information can be found here and on the Angels & Elves Facebook page

Click here to learn more of our other fundraising and community projects, and here to see some of to see some of the groups we’ve supported.

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