There is a lot to be said for our youth today, but Bonni Sundberg of the Kiwanis Club of Kirkland said the organization chooses to focus on the positive aspects of how the young adults in the community are reaching out to help where it is needed.

“There are many groups of students in local high schools and middle schools that have worked on projects to raise money for charities of their choice throughout the year,” Sundberg said. “We are very proud of all of them and want to thank them for their compassion and time spent in their efforts.”

One such group is the Kiwanis Key Club at Juanita High School. They raised $4,710.99 for four separate charities during the school year. “Their school adviser, Paul Miller, is the backbone of this group,” Sundberg said. “He keeps the kids motivated but allows them to ‘run their own show’ and to have fun while doing it.”

Projects supported by the group this year are: Lake City Baby Cupboard, raising $1,296.31; Pink Shirts – Susan Komen Foundation, raising $917.28; Trick or Treat – UNICEF, which raised $1,922.40 with help from the Honor Society; and Child’s Play, raising $575.

“Thank you to Juanita High School Key Club for all they do,” Sundberg said. “Also to all the Key Clubs and Builders Club in our community for the continuing work you do to raise money and to give back to those who most need it. You all make us proud.