Civic Organizations
Kiwanis, through guidance and example, works to develop future generations of leaders. Every day, Kiwanians are revitalizing neighborhoods, organizing youth-sports programs, tutoring, building playgrounds, and performing countless other projects to help children and communities.
Exchange Club of Kenosha is the local chapter of the National Exchange Club, a nonprofit community service organization.
Junior Achievement inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy. Volunteers deliver engaging programming that teaches financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship in grades K-12.
Kenosha Area Noon Optimist Club is a service organization providing a helping hand to youth in our community. With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best that they can be.
A women's group dedicated to the betterment of our community through volunteerism.
The Kenosha Public Library (KPL) has served the City and County of Kenosha for over 100 years as an ever-evolving, interactive learning resource that enriches our community. In addition to their extensive catalog of books and online books, KPL offers specific programs and areas for children, teens, and young adults, as well as a variety of resources for adults including access through your library card to professional training and online classes at Lynda.com. From digital magazines to Freegal Music to Book Clubs, KPL has something for everyone!
Branch Locations:
Southwest, 7979 38th Avenue, Kenosha
Northside, 1500 27th Avenue, Kenosha
Simmons, 711 59th Place, Kenosha
Uptown, 2419 63rd Street, Kenosha
From Monday through Saturday, the bookmobile is on the road with regular community stops, making access to books readily available to children.
Kenosha Sport Fishing and Conservation Association (KSFCA) is more than a club for sport fishing, they are committed to continuing efforts of protecting and improving the environment through education and example, ensuring that future generations of sport fishermen will have the same or better resources we now enjoy. Through their Kenosha Salmon Rearing Pond they release over 40,000 baby Salmon (fish fingerlings) into the Pike River and Lake Michigan each year. Their annual Pike River Clean-Up clears debris and log jams so the Pike River is healthy and enjoyable for all. Membership dues, sponsorship contributions, and active volunteers make their conservation efforts possible.
The Kenosha Symphony Orchestra strives for excellence in their music selection, performances, and outreach to Kenosha families, and they endeavor to make quality music a part of their community. They have been engaging, educating, inspiring, and enhancing the cultural environment of Southeastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois for more than 75 years.
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time
Rotary Club of Kenosha is part of a worldwide organization of business, professional, and community leaders who volunteer their time and talents to serve their community and world in understanding, goodwill, and peace through fellowship and service.
Every Thursday at noon business, professional and community leaders from Kenosha come together at the Kenosha Rotary West meeting to listen and learn about key issues affecting our community. These local members are also part of a worldwide network of more than 1.2 million men and women who make a difference in the lives of people in their own community and in communities around the world. Rotary offers a chance to network and make lasting friendships.
UMOS operates 40+ programs with more than $27 million grant and performance-based contracts from federal, state and local funding sources. Programs/services are divided into three major divisions: workforce development, child development, and social services which include farm labor housing, teen tobacco prevention, HIV prevention services, domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking supporting services, home energy assistance, food pantry, and after school programs. UMOS sponsors and organizes several corporate, cultural, and community events