What We Do for Our Community

Imagination Library

Since 2005, Maryville Kiwanis has been the sponsoring organization for Imagination Library in Blount County.  Imagination Library is a program in which every enrolled child receives a free, high-quality, age-appropriate book every month in the mail from birth to age 5.  The goal of the program is to improve reading readiness and foster a love of reading in young children.  As the sponsoring organization, Maryville Kiwanis raises over $60,000 per year through contributions, grants, and fundraising and works to increase enrollment.

Each December, members of Maryville Kiwanis, working in two-hour shifts, spend five days ringing bells for the Salvation Army.  One of these days is staffed by our Service Leadership Programs – Circle K, Key Clubs, and Builders Clubs.

Serving as Proud Sponsors and Supporters

Kiwanis Club of Maryville is funded by donations and only two annual fundraisers - our Pancake Breakfast and our Tee It Up for the Kids Golf Tournament. Our members work and meet with members of these groups regularly to the mutual benefit of both the members and the groups:

Adopt-A-Highway, Adult Education Foundation, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Blount County Elementary School Libraries, Blount County Public Library, Boys & Girls Clubs of Blount County, Builders Clubs in Eagleton & Heritage Middle Schools, Maryville Jr. High School and Montgomery Ridge Intermediate School, Circle K Club of Maryville College, Community Food Connection, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, Girl Scouts of Tanasi Council, Great Smoky Mountain Council Boy Scouts, Habitat for Humanity, Key Clubs of Heritage & Maryville High Schools, Kiwanis International Foundation, K-T District Kiwanis Foundation, Leadership Adventure Camp, Key Club College Scholarships, Read for Success, Salvation Army, Second Harvest Food Bank Back Pack Program