About Kiwanis
Kiwanis is a worldwide service organization which focuses on the children of the world. There are over 445 thousand Kiwanians (adult and youth) who provide almost 8 million hours of service each year to their communities. The Defining Statement of Kiwanis: "Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time." For more information about the overall organization, visit the Kiwanis International website.
Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City is the local Worcester County adult club. We are a group of approximately 55 volunteers who provided over 1700 hours of community service in 2025.
We meet weekly, usually from 8 to 9 a.m. on Wednesdays in the Ocean Pines Community Center. Guests are welcome. See Meetings & Events for specific details of upcoming meetings.
Our Service Projects
Community Events/Fundraisers
Community Events/Fundraisers
- Scholarships: We award scholarships to graduating seniors from Worcester County public high schools. To help fund these scholarships, we have established an affiliated foundation, the Ocean Pines Kiwanis Foundation, Inc. In 2026 we awarded $26,500 to 15 students from our three high schools.
- Student Programs: We sponsor Kiwanis Student Leadership Programs at our local elementary, middle, and high schools.
- Diakonia Food Delivery: We pick up donated food from local businesses and deliver it to Diakonia, our local homeless shelter.
- Support to other organizations: We provide volunteers to assist the Blood Bank of Delmarva blood drives; make comfort dolls to distribute to the police and other organizations that interact with traumatized children; conduct holiday Toy, Coat, and Food drives; and support other volunteer organizations on a case-by-case basis. See How We're Helping.
Community Events/Fundraisers
Community Events/Fundraisers
Community Events/Fundraisers
- Pancake Breakfasts: In February, July and November we hold our popular Pancake Breakfast in the Ocean Pines Community Center.
- Concession Sales: Kiwanis sells hot dogs, burgers, chips and sodas at Ocean Pines community events. The upcoming events are shown on our Meetings and Events page.
- Lottery Tickets: The Club's lottery is our largest fundraiser. Tickets are sold at all Kiwanis events and are available from any Kiwanis member.
- Bingo: We hold two Bingo fundraisers a year, one at Sterling Tavern in Berlin and one at the Ocean Downs Casino. Our next Bingo will be at the Casino on October 21, 2026. More information is available on our Bingo page.
- Once every few years we have the opportunity to sell beer at Ocean City's Springfest or Sunfest.
- We collect donations from members at our weekly meetings to support Worcester Gold.
For more information about Kiwanis of Greater Ocean Pines/Ocean City, please refer to the menu at the top of the page, see our Facebook page, or contact us at kiwanisofoceanpines@gmail.com.
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