Wreaths Across America 2024 Kiwanis Club On behalf of the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch, we thank everyone who donated wreaths for National Wreaths Across America Day. Your donation honors an American hero with the placement of a veteran’s wreath so that we may never forget their sacrifice to this country. Wreaths Across America honored…
Empowering Change: Kiwanis Club’s Impact on the Rainbow Room and Resource Room At a recent meeting, the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch welcomed Region 3 West Faith-Based and Community Engagement Specialist Myrna Mason who provided educational information about the Department of Family and Protective Services’ Rainbow Rooms. Myrna offered valuable insights into the program’s history…
Kiwanis Club Provides Dental Information to Elementary School Students The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch partners with the Denton Noon Kiwanis Club to provide dental bags to students in Denton elementary schools. In addition to some dental supplies, these bags provide important information for the students to learn about the Children’s Clinic in Denton, operated…
Kiwanis Club Supports Interfaith Ministries in Denton Kiwanis Club President Barbara Leurig introduced Keri Caruthers, executive director of Interfaith Ministries (IFM). The Robson Ranch Kiwanis Club provided a donation to Interfaith Ministries. Keri introduced the members to the Interfaith Ministries organization and its history in Denton. In 1991 local churches and civic agencies were inundated…
President Barbara Leurig welcomed Taffy Olszewski, Community Engagement Manager of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Lone Star. Taffy presented an engaging overview of Big Brothers Big Sisters. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) was founded 125 years ago as a prevention to youth from entering the juvenile justice system. Our area is a part…
At a recent Kiwanis Club meeting, members heard an update on the activities of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County. Barbara Leurig, president, welcomed Lora Blakeslee Atkinson from Habitat for Humanity of Denton County and Bill Wright, a Kiwanis Club member. Lora is the executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County, and Bill…
Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch members are having another very successful year designing and assembling little hand-sewn and stuffed dolls. The group named them “Comfort Dolls,” because that’s just what they do—provide a snug-able doll to hug when the world is a scary place. The dolls are provided to various hospitals and other agencies where…
On April 27 residents of Robson Ranch were treated to a Craft Bazaar in the clubhouse featuring over 20 vendors, nine of whom were featured Robson Ranch residents. The club was thrilled by the response from the Robson community who attended to support the vendors and the Kiwanis Club. There was quite a range of…
The Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch recently provided a donation to the Community Clothes Closet (CCC) in Justin. Kiwanis Club President Barbara Leurig presented the check to Robson Ranch resident Linda Smith. Joanna Johnson and Gwen St. Clair founded the CCC in 2012 and invited Linda Smith and her husband to join the new board…
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Robson Ranch welcomed Executive Director Christine Mann for her presentation on Refuge for Women. Refuge for Women is the nation’s largest nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides a continuum of care for women aged 18 and older who have escaped human trafficking or sexual exploitation. The North Texas site is…