A new branch of Kiwanis International, a worldwide volunteer organization, launched April 20. Kiwanis Club of Cypress serves the Cypress, Jersey Village, Copperfield, Fairfield and Bridgeland communities with an emphasis on children and youth as well as feeding the homeless.

The group has about 20 members so far and is led by local resident Buck Lally. Membership requirements include one monthly meeting, three hours of service monthly and one social monthly in addition to a background check.

For more information about joining Kiwanis Club of Cypress, contact Buck Lally at [email protected] or Aaron Bull at [email protected]. www.txokkiwanis.org/cypress-kiwanis-club