Our Signature Project: Kiwanis Kids
Project Onset – 2018-2019 School Year Who – Students who struggle academically at our partner St. Landry Parish Schools What – Work closely with faculty to recognize & reward students that are struggling but have increased efforts to improve. This could be by submitting homework when they typically haven’t, participating in class, improving their grades,…
Grillin’ for a Great Cause
Get fired up to support our BBQ Plate Lunch Fundraiser! At the Kiwanis Club of Opelousas, we keep the flame alive by offering programs and community service efforts that ignite the potential in our youth. Should you be interested in ordering BBQ lunches for yourself or business; please text (337) 459-1434 stating your interest in…
Trick or Treat Trail
Be on the lookout for the City of Opelousas to announce the 2024 Trick or Treat Trail at South City Park in Opelousas! This SPOOK-tacular event brings over 1200 people to the park for a safe and exciting Halloween celebration! The event also allows families to interact with businesses and organizations from throughout the community,…
Kiwanis Banquet
The Kiwanis Club of Opelousas is pleased to announce its second annual Kiwanis “Spice Up” our Investment in the Community Banquet, scheduled for Wednesday, November 13th, 2024 beginning at 6 pm. This celebration of our community and club partners will be held at the Yambilee Building at 1939 West Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570. Experience…
Kiwanis Club of Opelousas Announces 4th Annual Co-Ed Softball Tournament and Celebrate Community Family Fun Day
(Opelousas, LA) – The Kiwanis Club of Opelousas is pleased to announce its 4th year Co-Ed Softball Tournament, our 2nd Community Family Fun Day and 1st Annual Black Pot Cookoff. This event will be held at South City Park at 1524 S. Market St. Opelousas, LA 70570 on Saturday, September 14th. We are also partnering…
Community Donations
We do offer donations to community organizations as the need arises and our funds allow. A couple to mention include CASA and the Boys and Girls Club.
Scholarships
Annually we partner with the St. Landry Parish Chamber of Commerce and South Louisiana Community College to provide scholarships to students from St. Landry Parish.
Krewe des Cheins des Opelousas
In February of 2020 we piloted our first dog parade for Mardi Gras as another fundraiser. Dogs were decked out by their owners and paraded around South Park. There was face painting, a photo booth, vendors, and we sold chillin’ dogs aka chili dogs. This was such a fun event and again a great way…
Historic Holiday Tour of Homes
In December of 2019 we piloted a Historic Holiday Tour of Homes to serve as a fundraiser. It ended with a small reception at a new local venue with live music and delicious hors d’oeuvres. It was a great way to capitalize on the history of our community while supporting a great cause!
Breakfast with Santa
Every year we donate and volunteer our time to serve at Breakfast with Santa, which is a benefit for the Opelousas Area Cerebral Palsy Clinic.
Lighting of the Village
In past years, we set up a tent at Le Vieux Village Lighting of the Village and cooked a taco soup to provide small bowls to the community free of charge.
Safe Halloween
In past years, we attended and provided bags to trick or treaters who showed up with none at Le Vieux Village.
Kiwanis Kids from Grolee Elementary
Today we recognized our Kiwanis Kids from Grolee Elementary. These students stepped up their game by improving their academic performance! Bottom left to right: Chance Owens, Jayven Cary, Jhoneve Guillory, Marvin Morris, and Raylene Pickney. Top left to right: Kiwanian Jacque Folse of St. Landry Homestead, Brandon Singleton (principal), and Kiwanian Madelyn Rosette of CASA.…
Kiwanis Kids from Northeast Elementary
We are very proud of our Kiwanis Kids from Northeast Elementary! This group has worked hard and got rewarded for improving academically during the 2nd Nine Weeks! Front row left to right: Xyzavion Hicks, Kaymien Manuel Back row left to right: Kiwanian Dwanetta Scott of the St. Landry Parish School Board, Mark Tyler, Chloe Manuel, Carly Thomas,…
Kiwanis Kids of Park Vista Elementary
Better late than never Kiwanis Kids bicycle presentation at Park Vista Elementary from last year’s academic efforts! Congratulations to Brandon Atwood and Rainey Marks! These two really went above and beyond and improved academically! 🚲 Work Hard. Get Rewarded. 🚲 Pictured below include Mr. Joubert, Principal; Rainey Marks; Carla Marks; Kiwanian Brother Perry Hubbs of…
