Past Activities

March 2026

Volunteers and high school students from the community signed up to read to children throughout the month of March. Participating schools included: Century, Lowell, McFadden, Saddleback, Santa Ana, Santiago and Segerstrom.

April 2026

Kiwanis joined Santa Ana College in welcoming over 1,000 kids from Santa Ana and Garden Grove unified school districts (SAUSD and GGUSD). 

The young students explored future careers and the possibilities that college can bring. Members voluteering to staff the Career Pathway booth at the event reminded the young students that reading is the first step toward their future. Kiwanians enjoyed handing out bookmarks and stickers, shared smiles and encouraged a love of reading.  #ReadersAreLeaders  

March 2026

Kiwanians celebrated ‘Read Across America’ at Santa Ana schools in March. Community volunteers and local high school students read books to young students at McFadden Institute of Technology, Adams, Madison, Diamond, Carl Harvey and other elementary schools while putting a smile on kids’ faces. Visit www.santaanakiwanis.com for more information. 

December 2025

Over 300 individuals representing Kiwanis International volunteered to decorate floats for this year's Rose Parade.

Thank you to all of our volunteers from Santa Ana and surrounding service areas.

The George Upton All-Access Park, located off Linda Way and West Adams Street, is part of the larger Thornton Park and has a rich history of community involvement. Originally built in 1957–58 with funds raised by the Kiwanis Club of Santa Ana and support from the Santa Ana Parks & Recreation Department, it became the first park in California designed specifically to provide a play space for children with special needs. Around 2002, a basketball court was added to the park. Most recently, in 2024–2025, the playground underwent a major renovation to upgrade its equipment. Today, it stands as a fully integrated playground, thoughtfully designed to welcome and include children of all abilities.