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Adopt a HIghway
ADOPT A HIGHWAY A ROTARY COMMUNITY PROJECT Rotary Area of Focus: Water and Sanitation Background/History of Project: The Chatham Rotary Club sponsored a stretch of Rt. 57 for 10+ years. Eventually, VDOT took it over, so as a club, we decided to continue cleanup of local roads in our vicinity. Project Overview: Twice a year, … Read more
Annual Christmas Parade
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE A ROTARY COMMUNITY PROJECT Rotary Area of Focus: Economic & Community Development Background/History of Project: Project Overview: Each year, the club participates in the Annual Chatham Christmas parade as a method to get involved in community celebrations. The parade features First Responders, local high schools band, floats, treats and various distributions. We … Read more
Annual Gala Signature Event
ANNUAL GALA SIGNATURE EVENT A ROTARY COMMUNITY PROJECT Rotary Area of Focus: Economic and community development Background/History of Project: This was a revival of our previous Rotary Auction, with the creation of a new Signature Event – The Gala. The Kentucky Derby theme is lively and entertaining, and retains the level of quality that the … Read more
Backpack Buddies
Backpack Buddies PROJECT OVERVIEW This program is designed to provide children from low-income households with nutritious kid friendly groceries for the weekend when free school lunches and breakfasts are not provided. Currently, 16.5% of students in Pittsylvania County are “Food Insecure.”
Boys & Girls Clubs
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE DANVILLE AREA A ROTARY YOUTH PROJECT Rotary Area of Focus: Maternal and Child Health Background/History of Project: An annual core donation Project Overview: The Boys & Girls Clubs help shape caring, responsible adults. We are proud to make a donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Danville Area … Read more
C.A.R.T.
C.A.R.T. COINS FOR ALZHEIMERS RESEARCH TRUST ROTARY INTERNATIONAL PROJECT Rotary Area of Focus: Disease prevention and treatment Background/History of Project: In October 1995, the Sumter Rotary Club in South Carolina, led by Roger Ackerman and Dr. Jack Bevan, initiated the effort to prove that Rotarians voluntarily emptying their pockets of change for a good cause could … Read more
Chatham 5K
Chatham 5K PROJECT OVERVIEW Around 1995, a local group of Chatham runners decided to host their own road race after attending a Lynchburg, Virginia, running event. Their enthusiasm started the Chatham 5K Race. The charity race has always supported those who support others. The Chatham Fire Department, the Chatham Rescue Squad, and other local … Read more
Chatham Street Lights
Chatham Street Lights YEAR: 1992 Approximate Donation Value: $27,000 PROJECT OVERVIEW Chatham Rotary paid for the purchase and installation of 17 new vintage streetlights in and around Main Street in Chatham. This was a large project to support Chatham’s downtown renovations. Walk through the town today, and you will still be guided by the … Read more