“The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde

At Ontario-Montclair Kiwanis, we believe leadership is born from action, not just ideas. The most powerful change often starts with the simplest gestures—a door held open, a shared lunch, a conversation that says, “I see you.”

In a world full of big dreams and bold plans, it’s easy to forget that what truly matters is what we do. Our mission to develop youth leadership through service isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment to make a difference—it’s about empowering young people to make a difference right now, with what they have.

Whether it’s organizing a food drive, mentoring younger students, or just taking the time to include someone who’s sitting alone, our Kiwanis youth are proving every day that small acts can build strong communities.

We’ve seen high school students start kindness campaigns that transformed the culture of their schools. We’ve seen elementary-aged K-Kids write heartfelt notes to seniors who haven’t had a visitor in months. None of these gestures required a big budget or elaborate strategy—just heart, empathy, and the willingness to act.

That’s the magic of service leadership. It teaches youth not just to dream of change but to be the change, one small act at a time.

So this week, we challenge you to take one small step: reach out, lend a hand, speak a kind word. It may seem like a tiny ripple, but to someone else, it might feel like a wave of hope.

Let’s turn good intentions into great actions, together.

Read the current newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/13bd953a55a3/kiwanis-news

Here are the highlights:

• The board meeting is August 9th.
• The annual planning meeting will be held on August 19th
• The first Student of the Month Awards Lunch is set for September 8
• The YMCA is having a school supply drive

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