Jasper · Walker County · Alabama
Since 1923 the Kiwanis Club of Jasper has served the Walker County community — and specifically its children — through hands-on projects, scholarships, and a weekly gathering of neighbors who show up.
Signature projects
Each fall, hundreds of students and volunteers gather at Jasper High School for a morning of Olympic-style competition for special needs children across Jasper City and Walker County Schools. Kiwanis plans it, volunteers the day of, and provides awards, meals, and a gift for every student.
For over 25 years, Kiwanis has recognized Walker County students for good grades — a mid-year ice cream party and a year-end pizza party for students who Bring Up Grades (B.U.G.). Currently serving grades 3–5 at Memorial Park, Maddox Intermediate, and Lupton Jr. High.
A Kiwanis tradition since at least the 1940s. Every February, members sell tickets and sponsorships, cook pancakes and sausage at Bevill State, and host local dance studios for entertainment. Proceeds support Walker County children. From all our fundraisers, we gave $13,000 in Community Grants in 2026.
One of the club's largest fundraisers for almost 70 years. Each fall, Kiwanis spends a day on WJLX informing the community about its work and giving the organizations it supports a chance to share their own good news.
Work began in 2018 on this park named for Stanley Wade, retired Walker County Probate Judge and a nearly 60-year Kiwanis member. It includes the Downtown Jasper gateway sign with changeable murals, a pavilion built by a local Eagle Scout, and a lawn and track — created with Jasper Main Street.
The club's newest signature event — a pickleball tournament that brings players and sponsors together at the courts to raise funds for Kiwanis projects across Walker County.
Also in the community
An annual fishing day the club takes part in each year, getting kids out on the water.
Members pitch in stocking and sorting food for Walker County families in need.
Kiwanis members ring the bell for the Salvation Army each holiday season.
Members visit local classrooms to read aloud and celebrate a love of reading.
Fill out the membership form online, or just come see us at one of our weekly meetings — Monday at noon.
