Pembroke Academy Key Club held its annual Senior Thanksgiving luncheon on Nov. 20 at the school. This community service project of providing free dinners to senior citizens has been held for nearly three decades over which time they have served more than 4,000 meals.
This is one of the largest and longest-running service projects by a high school service club in the nation. Key Club (Kiwanis Educates Youth) is the high school branch of the Kiwanis International family. Pembroke Academy Key Club is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Concord. Key Club members around the world are learning how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteerism.
In partnership with their local Kiwanis club, high school students are making a positive impact as they serve others in their schools and communities. Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time. Each community has different needs, and Kiwanis empowers members to pursue creative ways to serve the needs of children, such as fighting hunger, improving literacy and offering guidance. Kiwanis clubs host nearly 150,000 service projects each year.