During 2025 we contributed more than $43,000 to over 40 organizations and programs designed to serve the children of the Quincy area & beyond, and have given over $250,000 during the last eight years.
On Community Grant Day in May 2025 we gave $27,900 to 34 organizations who serve the children of the greater Quincy area.
2026 Grant Applications are available .
Go to the Grants link for applications.
Applications are due April 7, 2026
The Gem City Breakfast Kiwanis Club
(Quincy, IL) is dedicated to the community & serving area children! Through service projects & sponsored youth programs we strive to make the greater Quincy area & the world a better place.
We meet every Friday.
Social at 6:45 a.m. Meeting begins at 7:00 a.m.
Meetings are at the American Legion,
116 North 8th St, Quincy, IL 62301.
Social at 6:45 a.m. Meeting begins at 7:00 a.m.
Meetings are at the American Legion,
116 North 8th St, Quincy, IL 62301.
(Meetings on Zoom, for those who can't make it in person.)
You are invited to come to one of our meetings,
either "in person" or on Zoom.
If interested in coming or joining, email us at:
GemCityKiwanis@gmail.com
You are invited to come to one of our meetings,
either "in person" or on Zoom.
If interested in coming or joining, email us at:
GemCityKiwanis@gmail.com
Our club focuses on community initiatives and children-centered projects, striving to uplift local children by fostering growth and empowerment by providing:
- Grants to Community
Groups ($43,708 / Yr.)
- Mentoring
- Reading to Kids
- Scholarships
- Reading to Kids
- Scholarships
Fundraisers:
Peanut Day (1981) - 44 yrs
Trivia Night (2006) -19 yrs
Scholarships:
Peanut Day (1981) - 44 yrs
Trivia Night (2006) -19 yrs
Sammy & Kids Golf
Outing (2015) - 10 years
Oakley-Lindsay Ctr Events
(2018) - 7 years
Outing (2015) - 10 years
Oakley-Lindsay Ctr Events
(2018) - 7 years
Individual Contributions
Scholarships:
- QHS Key Club (1)
- QND Key Club (1)
Tight-knit group makes positive impact in community through shared dedication to service and building lasting friendships.
Enjoy Volunteering for:
- Adopt a Highway
- Bridge the Gap (Keep
Runners & Walkers
Safe on Bridges)
- "Meals on Wheels"
(Every Sat. Route)
- Read "weekly" to Early
Childhood Center Kids
- Mentor to Kids in School
- Ring Bells/Salvation Army
- Bridge the Gap (Keep
Runners & Walkers
Safe on Bridges)
- "Meals on Wheels"
(Every Sat. Route)
- Read "weekly" to Early
Childhood Center Kids
- Mentor to Kids in School
- Ring Bells/Salvation Army
- Clergy Appreciation Day