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For 22 years, the Kazickas Family Foundation has been proud to support the International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB), organized by the International Vilnius Women's Association IWAVilnius.

The ICCB Handover Ceremony hosted at the Kazickas family resideence

The ICCB Handover Ceremony at the Kazickas Family Residence

For 22 years, the Kazickas Family Foundation has been proud to support the International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB), organized by the International Vilnius Women's Association IWAVilnius.

For 22 years, the Kazickas Family Foundation has been proud to support the International Christmas Charity Bazaar (ICCB), organized by the International Vilnius Women’s Association IWAVilnius.

The 2024 ICCB raised a remarkable €136,000, providing essential support to 14 charitable organizations across Lithuania, benefiting children, youth, the elderly, women, and individuals with disabilities. During the 1st Handover Ceremony at the French Embassy, funds were allocated to eight organizations:

During the ICCB Handover Ceremony at the French Embassy, funds were transferred to the following beneficiaries:

  • Day Center “Mes esame”;

  • Blessed Priest Mykolas Sopočka Hospice;

  • Organization “Atsigręžk į vaikus”;

  • Vilnius District Family and Child Welfare Center;

  • Klovainiai Center for Young People with Intellectual Disabilities;

  • Kelmė Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired;

  • Linkuva Social Services Center for the Elderly;

  • Children’s Day Center “Aitvarai”.

Last week, we were honored to host the 2nd ICCB Handover Ceremony at the Kazickas family residence, where an additional €48,265.72 was allocated to six organizations:

  • “Viltis” Center;
  • Kuosinės Social Care Home;
  • Youth Line “Jaunimo linija”;
  • Vilkpėdė Hospital;
  • Linkuva Social Care Center;
  • Veriškiai Village Community.

The event was opened by KFF representatives Kamilė Perminė, Communications Director, and Monika Zavistanavičiūtė, Project Manager, who welcomed the community and shared words of gratitude for the continued support and generosity that make this initiative possible.

The partnership with IWAV is deeply meaningful to us, as it aligns with our mission to strengthen communities and invest in lasting social impact.

IWAV is now accepting applications for ICCB 2025 support until May 15, 2025.

For more information and application details, please visit: www.iwavilnius.com/iccb

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KFF Giving and Activities Report 2024 Now Available for Review

KFF Giving and Activities Report 2024 Now Available for Review

We are pleased to announce that our Giving and Activities Report 2024 is now available for those interested in our mission and activities. The document provides an insight at the projects we support, financial allocations, and the highlights of our work over the past year.

In 2024, we continued our commitment to supporting education, youth empowerment and social welfare programs that benefit Lithuanians both domestically and abroad. Our efforts have also been directed towards supporting emotional and mental health, fostering cultural and arts initiatives.

We invite you to explore the full report to gain a deeper understanding of our work and the support to our partners and community. Your continued collaboration and trust are invaluable as we strive to make a positive impact.

To access the KFF Giving and Activities Report 2024, please follow this link.

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Kazickas Family Foundation Visits the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Paris

Kazickas Family Foundation Visits the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Paris

On January 7, the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Paris hosted a meeting between the French-Lithuanian community and representatives of the Kazickas Family Foundation (KFF).

Ambassador Arnoldas Pranckevicius opened the event and the attendees had the opportunity to meet members of the KFF board, including Michael and Beverly Kazickas, alongside its staff, KFF’s Vilnius Office Director Domantė Greifenbergeryte, Project Coordinator Monika Zavistanaviciute, Communications Director Kamile Permine, and New York Office Director Neila Baumiliene. Representatives of KFF-supported organizations also participated – Dalia Beigiene, Director of the Craft School “Sodziaus Meistrai”, and Renata Marcinkute Lesieur, organist, Professor at the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre, and Head of the Center for Religious Music.

During the gathering, the Kazickas Family Foundation presented its key initiatives and projects, including Bring Together Lithuania, “Sodziaus Meistrai”, and the “Kristupas Festival”, among others. The French Lithuanian community also shared insights about its activities, with representatives from Strasbourg, Lyon, and Southern France participating remotely.

We thank Ieva Baublyte, who enriched the evening with a captivating musical performance and Simona Raišyte for organization of the meeting.

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