Kiwanis of BENV Supports Salvation Army School Back Pack Program

MILL HALL – The Kiwanis Club of Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys (BENV) recently provided a $200 donation to the Lock Haven Salvation Army organization in support of its school back pack program for at-risk youth. Captains Dan and Holly Johnson, Lock Haven Corps Officers, described the program, writing “Children are often going to school without the basic tools needed. A back pack with the basic necessities for their school grade would give them a head start for the school year. It eliminates the embarrassment of not having the same supplies that the other children in their grades have and raises their self-esteem by not singling them out. Having the back packs will enhance their learning experience as they will have the tools needed for their classes.” Kiwanis of BENV is pleased to be able to assist the Salvation Army in bringing this much needed help to local youth.

Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The Kiwanis Club of Bald Eagle and Nittany Valleys is dedicated to serving the local community through various service projects and childhood support programs. Kids need Kiwanis! In a release, the organization said, “We’d love for you to come join us at one of our meetings or at a service project. Please go to our Contact page on our website at www.kiwanisofbenv.org and drop us a line! A member of our Membership Committee will contact you to tell you more about our club and answer any questions you may have.”