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The Killeen Exchange Club develops and implements programs which seek to eliminate child abuse and strengthen families.  These programs include:  Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness, Time Out Teddy, Blue Ribbon Campaign, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Awareness, Kidcode and CARS (Children Are Really Special).

One of the most popular Exchange youth projects, the Youth of the Quarter/Year Award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement.  Selection of the Youth of the Year includes a scholarship and is made from the Youth of the Quarter recipients for that school year. Our club’s Youth of the Year advances to district competition, and ultimately, an opportunity to vie for the prestigious National Youth of the Year Award.

A.C.E. stands for Accepting the Challenge of Excellence. This program recognizes high school students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance during their high school years. These changes have enabled the students to overcome adversities and prepare for graduation. The Killeen Club submits its top A.C.E. Award winner to the district competition. Winners at the district level then have an opportunity to compete for the National A.C.E. Award. The A.C.E honoree only receives a scholarship from the Killeen club.

This popular projects involves the distribution of small American flags to youngsters at parades in Killeen.  The flags are absolutely free to the children and can make a great souvenir of the occasion.

The Killeen Exchange Club erected a Healing Field at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center for the 2004 Memorial Day weekend.  These flags were displayed in memory of soldiers and civilian contractors killed in Iraq from Fort Hood.  This Healing Field was an impressive site of 1,000 full-sized American flags displayed in an outdoor setting.

This powerful program not only aims to increase appreciation of our rich religious heritage, but also seeks to remind Americans that we must always trust in a higher power for guidance, protection and strength. The famous words of the program's title are, of course, taken from the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. One Nation Under God Month is observed annually during November.  The first Monday in November, the Killeen Exchange Club hosts a Prayer Breakfast for recognizing “One Nation Under God” month.

No symbol better signifies our nation's greatness than our American flag—the Stars and Stripes. The Proudly We Hail program encourages regular display of the flag by individuals and commercial businesses.  Recipients are honored annually on Flag Day by the Killeen Exchange Club.  

The National Exchange Club developed this project to encourage Americans to "Get Out the Vote." Americans are given the freedom of choice—to choose which candidate to elect or whether to vote at all. An alarming number of citizens are choosing the second option, leaving only a handful of people to decide who will run our country. Through this exciting program, we educate and encourage people not only to register, but also to cast their vote on election day.

Each year, the Killeen Exchange Club recognizes a Police Officer of the Year from Killeen and Harker Heights.  We also recognize a Firefighter from both cities each year.

This exclusive Exchange Club program honors the quiet, good deeds of America's unsung heroes. The woman who regularly donates her time to care for disadvantaged children—the man who voluntarily instructs disabled persons in some skill or craft— these are the kinds of exceptional individuals that the Book of Golden Deeds Award aims to recognize. These extraordinary men and women exist in our community and might not otherwise be recognized for their tiring efforts. An annual awards banquet has become a social event of the year because the honored recipient is truly a hero of the community.