Welcome to Cal-Nev-Ha Division 42!

Hello Kiwanians-

As we welcome the beginning of summer, a season often associated with warmth, growth, and renewed energy, we are also mindful of the many challenges that persist around us.

Across the globe and within our own communities, countless individuals continue to be affected by conflict, displacement, and deepening divisions. To those experiencing hardship, fear, or uncertainty, we see you. We honor your strength and hold space for your stories. Now more than ever, empathy, understanding, and solidarity are essential.

Our commitment to supporting one another remains strong. Through outreach, advocacy, mental health initiatives, and simply reaching out to one another, we strive to show up. For our communities, for those most in need, and for one another. It’s in the small, consistent acts of care and connection that meaningful change begins to take root.

This month we celebrated Father’s Day, a moment to recognize and appreciate the fathers and father figures who make a positive impact in our lives. Their love, guidance, and steady presence often go unspoken but are deeply felt. Let’s honor not only the joy and strength they bring but also their emotional well-being, as we create space for fathers to be seen in the fullness of their experiences.

June also marks Male Mental Health Awareness month, a time to shed light on the unique mental health struggles that many men face, often silently. Societal expectations and outdated stigmas still prevent too many from speaking out or seeking help. This month, we encourage open conversations, compassionate listening, and collective efforts to ensure that no one feels they have to carry their pain alone. Vulnerability is not weakness; it’s courage in action.

As summer unfolds, let’s carry forward empathy, resilience, and the unwavering belief that together, we can continue to serve our CommUnities and provide them with the opportunities that are not afforded without our actions. Thank you for doing everything that you do. You are all appreciated! 

Temo Solorio