What is Circle K International?
We are the largest student-led community service organization in the world.
Established in 1936Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. With more than 13,770 members in 17 nations, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every day.
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Who We AreUCSC CKI is sponsored by the Surf City Kiwanis club in Santa Cruz and the Kiwanis of the Valleys club in Scotts Valley.
We are a part of the Sunset division along with Stanford University, San Jose State University, DeAnza College, and Foothill College. Our division is a part of the CNH District. |
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Our Three Tenets
Service!
As one of the three tenets, service is the fundamental element of Circle K International. Collectively, Circle K members perform more than one million hours of service on their campuses and in their communities annually. Without service, Circle K International would be just another campus activity. Through service, college students are making the world a better place one service project at a time. Together, Circle K’ers truly make a difference in the community. CKI is active on campus, in the city of Santa Cruz, and in the greater Bay Area
Leadership!
If there is one thing that Circle K’ers know best, it is fellowship. Whether they are planning a car wash, reading to three-year-olds, or conducting business, Circle K members across the globe take time to meet and welcome new people. Members experience genuine fellowship and develop life-long relationships with fellow collegians, advisors, Kiwanians and citizens in their communities. Whether they are mentoring a child, networking with a businessman, or bowling with members, that member is developing social skills, networking, and strengthening relationships. We take pride in developing student leaders by providing opportunities to strengthen leadership skills.
Fellowship!
Through the mission and vision of the organization, Circle K is dedicated to the realization of humankind’s potential. The unique experiences offered by Circle K truly develop and bring out the leader within each individual. CKI gives you the chance to meet new people and build lasting friendships.
Our District Fundraising Initiatives
Pediatric Trauma ProgramThe Pediatric Trauma Program aims to develop local projects which will reduce the number of children who are killed or injured by trauma. These projects include promoting community outreach, providing education materials, and assisting partner hospitals. The funds raised will go towards the end goal of preventing unintentional injury and death as well as providing safety items for children.
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Kiwanis Family HouseThe Kiwanis Family House strives to provide housing and support to families of seriously ill or injured children and adults being treated at the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. The funds raised will go towards providing additional resources and improve the stay for these families so that they can be there to support.
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Project C.U.R.EProject C.U.R.E is a nationwide voluntary health organization that focuses on supplies to resource-limited communities across the globe. Their organization is the world’s largest distributor of donated medical equipment, and they are dedicated to the lives of patients, families, and children in more than 135 countries.
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