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Charities &
Programs

Circle K connects members to meaningful causes. Explore our preferred charities, service programs, and foundations that drive our mission.

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Our Charities & Programs

Circle K International connects members to causes that align with our tenets of service, fellowship, and leadership. These charities and programs give your club meaningful ways to make a difference on campus and in the community.

Causes We Champion

Preferred Charities

Organizations that Circle K International supports and partners with to drive meaningful impact around the world.

UNICEF
Preferred Charity

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to protect the rights of every child. Circle K's partnership with UNICEF focuses on Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF and other campaigns that help provide vaccines, clean water, nutrition, and education to children in need around the world.

Visit UNICEF USA
X-Hunger
Preferred Charity

X-Hunger is a campaign dedicated to eliminating hunger in local communities and around the globe. Circle K clubs participate by organizing food drives, meal-packing events, and awareness campaigns to fight food insecurity and ensure no one goes hungry.

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Active Minds
Preferred Charity

Active Minds is the nation's premier nonprofit supporting mental health awareness and education for young adults. Their campus chapters promote open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and connect students with resources and support.

Visit Active Minds
The Nature Conservancy
Preferred Charity

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Circle K members support conservation through campus clean-ups, tree planting, and environmental advocacy initiatives.

Visit The Nature Conservancy
Grow & Give Back

Programs & Foundations

Circle K International offers programs that recognize achievement, fund service projects, develop leadership skills, and provide scholarships to members.

Youth Opportunities Fund
Program

The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) provides grants to Circle K clubs to fund service projects and leadership development activities. Clubs can apply for funding to execute their signature projects, community initiatives, and programs that make a direct impact.

Learn About YOF
Global Leadership Certificate
Program

The Global Leadership Certificate (GLC) is an online program that allows Circle K members to develop leadership skills at their own pace. By completing modules focused on character, service, and leadership, members earn a certificate recognized by Circle K International.

Learn About GLC
The Tomorrow Fund
Foundation

The Tomorrow Fund provides scholarships and grants to Circle K members and clubs to support their education and service endeavors. It invests in the future of student leaders by helping remove financial barriers to education and community engagement.

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Earl Collins Foundation
Foundation

The Earl Collins Foundation honors the legacy of Earl Collins by supporting Circle K International's mission of service, fellowship, and leadership. The foundation provides resources and funding to empower Circle K members and strengthen the Kiwanis family.

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