The Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Valley is a small part of Kiwanis International. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kiwanis International is a thriving organization of service-and community-minded individuals who support children and young adults around the world. More than 500,000 Kiwanis-family members in more than 80 countries make their mark by responding to the needs of their communities and pooling their resources to address worldwide issues. Through these efforts, Kiwanis International truly is "Serving the Children of the World."