Kiwanis Club of Texarkana on Wednesday donated about $24,000 to area programs supporting underserved children.
Grants awarded to programs came from money raised at the organization's annual Pancake Day breakfast.
"These grants would not be possible without Pancake Day. It's our biggest fundraiser," said Lori Yates, president.
The motto of Kiwanis International is changing one child, one community at a time, and local clubs always refer back to that motto when trying to help children in the community, Yates said.
Organizations receiving funds were grateful for the donations.
"Our grant is able to provide a children's grief therapy program. We are able to have children's playrooms in both of our locations. The kids that visit can have a space of their own," said Cindy Marsh, Hospice of Texarkana director.
Texarkana College spokeswoman Suzy Irwin accepted the grant for the Kiwanis Scholarship at Texarkana College and praised The Kiwanis Club of Texarkana for its hard work.
"This Kiwanis group has a lot of tenacity. When you put your mind to something, you make it happen," she said.
Kiwanis Club also made donations to Domestic Violence Prevention Inc., CASA of Northeast Texas, Harvest Texarkana, Boy Scout Troop 86, Bowie County Special Olympics, Texarkana Resources, Stuff the Bus, Challenged Outdoorsmen, First Choice Pregnancy Center, K.I.D.S. Day Camp, Literacy Council, Teen Court, Texarkana, Ark., Transition Program, Harvest Texarkana, Partnership for the Pathway, Pride Academy and Running WJ Ranch.
This was the first year for the Texarkana, Ark., Transition Program to receive a grant.
The organizations help young people prepare for a job.
"We help students gain employment. But many of them live in poverty and they need uniforms, shoes and gas money to keep that job. So thank you so much," spokeswoman Kim Miller said.