In November 2024, the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth presented a $200 donation in support of The Potter’s House Ministries and its Veterans Outreach event. Angie Duduit, Kiwanis Board Member, presented the donation to Erika Stepp (left), Executive Director, and Kristen McGlone (center), AmeriCorps VISTA.
The Potter’s House Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit compassionate ministry center overseen by the Sciotoville Church of the
Nazarene and its elected Board of Directors. With the help of volunteers, this organization provides the community with several free resource programs such as free tax preparation, HEAP/PIPP application assistance, assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment, and more to combat financial hardships. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
The Salvation Army
The Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth served as a Silver sponsor for the Salvation Army of Scioto County’s “Be A Sign” program during the 2024 Christmas season. Our Kiwanis logo was proudly displayed on signs at all eight community locations where volunteers rang the bells to raise much-needed funding for the Salvation Army.
Matt Hammer, Co-chair of our Community Services Committee, presented this donation to Major Misty Simco, Kiwanis member and Co-Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army Portsmouth Corps.
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $500 donation to the Piketon Plant’s Christmas Gifts for Children organization which has been coordinated by Gary Crandall since its inception 32 years ago. Since then, the program has delivered gifts to 90,000 kids, and 2800 were on the list for this past year, including 1,200 from Scioto County. Gary is pictured left center with Kiwanis Treasurer Todd Medley and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
The kids are referred by 50 organizations from seven counties. Many of the kids are sponsored by individuals who choose their names from Christmas trees at the plant, local credit unions, and around the community. The program volunteers personally shop for the kids who are not sponsored. They also work with Maxine Malone at the 14th Street Community Center and the Portsmouth Fire Department to sort and deliver gifts to 400 children in Portsmouth.
In December, Kiwanis presented a $250 donation to the Shop with a Cop program, coordinated by Portsmouth Police Officer Mike Queen, pictured left center with Kiwanis Treasurer Todd Medley and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell. On December 19, Mike and other local law enforcement took approximately 150 local children to Walmart to shop for Christmas. The children were referred by Portsmouth City Schools, where Officer Queen serves as a School Resource Officer.
He said this program also helps children to see law enforcement as the good guys. All funding comes from donations and is used 100 percent for the kids. If you would like to help the 2025 program, you can donate to this program at WesBanco or drop off your donation to Amanda at the Police Chief’s office in the Municipal Building on Second Street.
Baseball for the Needy
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $400 donation to Kiwanis Member Al Oliver to support the Baseball for the Needy Program held on December 23 in Tracy Park. Pictured from left are Todd Medley, Al, Matt Hammer, and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Dry Run Church of Christ
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $250 donation to Kiwanis Member Sharon Carver in support of the Dry Run Church of Christ and its program to provide coats and shoes for local school children in need. Pictured from left are Al Oliver, Todd Medley, Sharon, Matt Hammer, and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Donate to the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth
Are you interested in helping the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth support our area kids? If so, you can complete the form below to make a difference in your community. Our club is not a 501(c)(3). This means your donation will not be tax-deductible, but it will be wisely invested to help our local children. If you would like your donation to be tax-deductible, please contact the Scioto Foundation to contribute to our club.
If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth and mail to us at P.O. Box 782, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. We meet every Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Shawnee State's Kricker Innovation Hub.
It’s Veterans Day, and we want to sincerely thank all of our veterans for the freedoms we enjoy today!
Our speaker today was Rev. Mike Simpson, assistant pastor of Rubyville Community Church. A former Marine, Mike served from 1991 to 1995. His service led him to places all over the world such as Spain, Tunisia, Greece, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Israel.
Mike said there are more than 176,000 active duty members overseas. He reminded us that when we sit down to eat Thanksgiving dinner with our families, to be thankful for the sacrifices of these men and women and their families here at home.
All veterans in attendance today are pictured below from left:
- Gary Albrecht, Army Reserves, 1961-67 - Roger Drake, Army Reserves, 1963-69 - Ralph Scott, Air Force, 1961-64 - Major Mike Morales of the Salvation Army, Air Force, 1990-97 - Mike Simpson, Marines, 1991-95. ... See MoreSee Less
Rev. Gowdy discussed the Foundation's latest project to restore two mausoleums, one constructed in 1900 and the other in 1928. The Greenlawn Mausoleum Window Restoration Campaign is the first step in an important multi-year restoration and preservation project. Donations may be made online at www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/P2HAFETQMJG26
The City of Portsmouth is funding roof repairs for the mausoleums, and the Foundation has committed $50,000 toward the cost of the window restoration. Proceeds from the recent Tombstone Trot 5K Run/Walk will benefit the project as well.
Organized in 2017, the Foundation has spearheaded the completion of $650,000 in restoration and preservation projects at the cemetery, the site of approximately 80,000 graves. They regularly apply for grant funding and are working to add the cemetery to the National Registry of Historic Places, a list that already includes the cemetery's chapel. This designation will make more grant funding possible.
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Potter’s House
In November 2024, the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth presented a $200 donation in support of The Potter’s House Ministries and its Veterans Outreach event. Angie Duduit, Kiwanis Board Member, presented the donation to Erika Stepp (left), Executive Director, and Kristen McGlone (center), AmeriCorps VISTA.
The Potter’s House Ministries is a 501(c)3 non-profit compassionate ministry center overseen by the Sciotoville Church of the
Nazarene and its elected Board of Directors. With the help of volunteers, this organization provides the community with several free resource programs such as free tax preparation, HEAP/PIPP application assistance, assistance with Medicare Open Enrollment, and more to combat financial hardships. For more information, visit their Facebook page.
The Salvation Army
The Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth served as a Silver sponsor for the Salvation Army of Scioto County’s “Be A Sign” program during the 2024 Christmas season. Our Kiwanis logo was proudly displayed on signs at all eight community locations where volunteers rang the bells to raise much-needed funding for the Salvation Army.
Matt Hammer, Co-chair of our Community Services Committee, presented this donation to Major Misty Simco, Kiwanis member and Co-Commanding Officer of The Salvation Army Portsmouth Corps.
Find out more about what the Salvation Army does at portsmouth.salvationarmy.org.
Christmas Gifts for Children
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $500 donation to the Piketon Plant’s Christmas Gifts for Children organization which has been coordinated by Gary Crandall since its inception 32 years ago. Since then, the program has delivered gifts to 90,000 kids, and 2800 were on the list for this past year, including 1,200 from Scioto County. Gary is pictured left center with Kiwanis Treasurer Todd Medley and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
The kids are referred by 50 organizations from seven counties. Many of the kids are sponsored by individuals who choose their names from Christmas trees at the plant, local credit unions, and around the community. The program volunteers personally shop for the kids who are not sponsored. They also work with Maxine Malone at the 14th Street Community Center and the Portsmouth Fire Department to sort and deliver gifts to 400 children in Portsmouth.
Gary said all donations go 100% to the kids, and none goes to overhead. The program even provides bicycles, coats, shoes, and socks for some of the children. To donate to this program, visit any local Atomic Credit Union or go to the Christmas Gifts for Children- Serving Southern Ohio & Northern Kentucky page on Facebook to donate through PayPal.
Shop with a Cop
In December, Kiwanis presented a $250 donation to the Shop with a Cop program, coordinated by Portsmouth Police Officer Mike Queen, pictured left center with Kiwanis Treasurer Todd Medley and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell. On December 19, Mike and other local law enforcement took approximately 150 local children to Walmart to shop for Christmas. The children were referred by Portsmouth City Schools, where Officer Queen serves as a School Resource Officer.
He said this program also helps children to see law enforcement as the good guys. All funding comes from donations and is used 100 percent for the kids. If you would like to help the 2025 program, you can donate to this program at WesBanco or drop off your donation to Amanda at the Police Chief’s office in the Municipal Building on Second Street.
Baseball for the Needy
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $400 donation to Kiwanis Member Al Oliver to support the Baseball for the Needy Program held on December 23 in Tracy Park. Pictured from left are Todd Medley, Al, Matt Hammer, and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
Dry Run Church of Christ
In December 2024, Kiwanis presented a $250 donation to Kiwanis Member Sharon Carver in support of the Dry Run Church of Christ and its program to provide coats and shoes for local school children in need. Pictured from left are Al Oliver, Todd Medley, Sharon, Matt Hammer, and Kiwanis President Dan DeLotell.
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Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth
Are you interested in helping the Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth support our area kids? If so, you can complete the form below to make a difference in your community. Our club is not a 501(c)(3). This means your donation will not be tax-deductible, but it will be wisely invested to help our local children. If you would like your donation to be tax-deductible, please contact the Scioto Foundation to contribute to our club.
If you prefer to send a check, please make it payable to Kiwanis Club of Portsmouth and mail to us at P.O. Box 782, Portsmouth, OH 45662.
Donate to Kiwanis
Request a Donation
If you are a local organization that supports our area children and would like to request a donation from our club, please complete the information below and select the SUBMIT button to forward your request for consideration.
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Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time. We meet every Wednesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at Shawnee State's Kricker Innovation Hub.
It’s Veterans Day, and we want to sincerely thank all of our veterans for the freedoms we enjoy today!
Our speaker today was Rev. Mike Simpson, assistant pastor of Rubyville Community Church. A former Marine, Mike served from 1991 to 1995. His service led him to places all over the world such as Spain, Tunisia, Greece, Italy, Japan, South Korea and Israel.
Mike said there are more than 176,000 active duty members overseas. He reminded us that when we sit down to eat Thanksgiving dinner with our families, to be thankful for the sacrifices of these men and women and their families here at home.
All veterans in attendance today are pictured below from left:
- Gary Albrecht, Army Reserves, 1961-67
- Roger Drake, Army Reserves, 1963-69
- Ralph Scott, Air Force, 1961-64
- Major Mike Morales of the Salvation Army, Air Force, 1990-97
- Mike Simpson, Marines, 1991-95. ... See MoreSee Less
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Our club recently hosted Rev. John Gowdy from the Friends of Greenlawn Cemetery Foundation. He is pictured with Kiwanis President-Elect Makenzie Gruber.
Rev. Gowdy discussed the Foundation's latest project to restore two mausoleums, one constructed in 1900 and the other in 1928. The Greenlawn Mausoleum Window Restoration Campaign is the first step in an important multi-year restoration and preservation project. Donations may be made online at www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/P2HAFETQMJG26
The City of Portsmouth is funding roof repairs for the mausoleums, and the Foundation has committed $50,000 toward the cost of the window restoration. Proceeds from the recent Tombstone Trot 5K Run/Walk will benefit the project as well.
Organized in 2017, the Foundation has spearheaded the completion of $650,000 in restoration and preservation projects at the cemetery, the site of approximately 80,000 graves. They regularly apply for grant funding and are working to add the cemetery to the National Registry of Historic Places, a list that already includes the cemetery's chapel. This designation will make more grant funding possible.
Check out the Foundation's website at: www.friendsofgreenlawncemeteryfoundation.org/ ... See MoreSee Less
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