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Programs, Charities
& Partners

Key Club connects members to meaningful causes. Explore our service partners, preferred charities, and district programs.

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Why Service Partners?

Key Club International partners with select organizations that align with our mission of service, leadership, and community. These partnerships give your club access to resources, opportunities, and causes that extend the impact of your service work beyond your local community.

Endorsed Organizations

Service Partners

Organizations that partner with Key Club International to support student leaders and service opportunities.

CollegeWise
Service Partner

CollegeWise is a college admissions counseling organization that helps students navigate the college application process. As a Key Club service partner, they offer resources and guidance to help Key Club members plan for their futures while continuing to serve their communities.

Visit CollegeWise
Schoolhouse
Service Partner

Schoolhouse is a free peer-to-peer tutoring platform founded by Sal Khan. Key Club members can both receive tutoring and serve as tutors, directly connecting service with education. It's a great way to log service hours while making a real difference in students' learning.

Visit Schoolhouse
Erika's Lighthouse
Service Partner

Erika's Lighthouse is a nonprofit dedicated to adolescent depression awareness and mental health education. They provide free classroom curriculum and resources for teens. Key Club members can bring mental health awareness to their schools through Erika's Lighthouse programming.

Visit Erika's Lighthouse
Causes We Champion

Preferred Charities

Key Club International has designated these organizations as preferred charities — causes that align with our global commitment to service and youth leadership.

Thirst Project
Preferred Charity

The Thirst Project is the world's largest youth water activism organization. They empower students to build freshwater wells in developing nations for communities who lack access to safe, clean drinking water. Key Club members can fundraise to directly fund wells and change lives.

Visit Thirst Project
UNICEF
Preferred Charity

UNICEF works in over 190 countries to protect the rights of every child. Key Club'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
Grow as a Leader

Key Club Programs

Key Club International offers programs that recognize achievement, fund service projects, and develop leadership skills in members across the globe.

Youth Opportunities Fund
Program

The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) provides grants to Key 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 in their communities.

Learn About YOF
Global Leadership Certificate
Program

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

Learn About GLC

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