Kin in the News

Kin Canada Wins the Association of Fundraising Professional's Outstanding Foundation Award. 

Stewart Ruffley has witnessed horrific experiences in his life time that have left him wondering “what kind of world” he lives in. But joining the Fort Erie Kinsmen Club has helped to renew Ruffley’s spirit. Ruffley spoke about his experiences at a speaking competition hosted by the Kinsmen organization in the spring. He was the winner of the Gord Harbison Public Speaker Award and the Bill Esson Kin Quill Award.

The Summerford Volunteer Fire Department recently received a generous donation from the Bridgeport and New World Island Kinsmen.

Co-chairs Gabe Myers and John Parsons said it's becoming one of the club's signature events, and helps the Kinsmen to support a variety of sports teams, Canada Day fireworks and other activities for youth in the Wallaceburg area.

The director of the New Waterford Kinsmen Club says there are a lot of generous people who give to the Ida Schwartz Memorial Back to School Supply program, but some really tug at the heart.

We’re pleased to announce the Bible Hill Kinsman Club recently won the Ray Wamboldt Attendance award, given each year to the club in Atlantic Canada having the highest percentage of attendance of members at club meetings. This award serves as an indication of the dedication of our 20 members and the high regard given to club meetings. The Bible Hill Kinsmen are also earning the Boake Efficiency Award and the Outstanding Club Award, two awards from Kin Canada for clubs going above and beyond serving their communities.

NEW WATERFORD — The New Waterford Kinsmen Club held its annual awards ceremony recently, but this year there was an extra surprise. During the event the Kinsmen led in the family of Angus Gillis, a director with the club, to be on hand for the presentation of a life membership award to Gillis.

Hungry eaters devoured more than four tons of ribs at Cockshutt Park.

For more than 25 years, the Pembroke Kinsmen Club has brought kids and families together with their annual fishing derby.

The Weyburn Kinsmen presented the Wor-Kin Shop with $200,000. This money will be recognized as a permanent legacy of the Kinsmen Foundation in the naming of the Wor-Kin Shop new Day Home building at a grand opening in 2015.