In a unique relationship the Club has operated the Castle under a license agreement with the City of Toronto, for over 60 years. The enormous task of repairing years of vandalism and neglect to make the place safe for visitors was monumental. The Kiwanis Club is responsible for maintaining building interiors and grounds while the City maintains the structure. The City receives a fixed percentage of the operating revenues. The balance of revenue is used to support a wide range of community service endeavours.
Support includes both membership hands-on involvement as well as financial assistance.
An active Youth Committee concerns itself with young people through a variety of programs at home and abroad. There are two Millennium Service Projects the Club has sponsored. The first project is to support the Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement located in Parkdale. The school is a non-profit organization with charitable status with over 250 students age 2 and up from our local community. The school supports a performance company, YMI dancing, of approximately 12 to 16 young dancers.