Service Above Self
Overview: The Chatham Rotary Foundation was set up as the 501(c)(3) for the Chatham Rotary Club. The Foundation was created to support the ideals of Rotary, primarily to benefit organizations and projects that enhance the betterment of the community of Chatham and the surrounding area. The Foundation is the primary recipient of grants for, and the … Read more
OVERVIEW In 1992, Chatham Rotary donated $27,000 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 beautiful lighting along the way.
Overview: This program provides free tutoring services in Danville, VA, Pittsylvania County, and Caswell County schools North Carolina. Our yearly donation helps K-12 students excel academically, build confidence, and develop strong character.
Background/History of Project: Since 2013, The Rotary Foundation has invested in over 2000 projects worldwide. Through this investment, our volunteers of action have improved access to safely managed and basic WASH services to communities, schools and healthcare facilities, while protecting and conserving water resources. A core donation. Overview: Through water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs, … Read more
OVERVIEW Competition Alley is the last street left from when the town of Chatham was — from 1807 until about 1852 — known as Competition. Located between Simpson Funeral Museum and Pittsylvania County Community Action on Main Street, it connects Main and Carter streets in Chatham. Chatham First, a local group, raised more than $100,000 … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Danita’s Children serves to rescue, love, and care for orphans and impoverished children in Haiti, meeting their needs physically, emotionally, educationally, and spiritually. The vision of Danita’s Children is to provide education, nutrition, medical and dental care, and love to the children and families we serve. We believe through our teachers, mentors, and … Read more
Background/History of Project: For man years, our club has been dedicated to this project as we maintain a yearly donation of dictionaries to area 3rd graders. Project Overview: Chatham Rotary Club members pay for and distribute dictionaries to over 200 children in the third grade at all the elementary schools in Pittsylvania County each year.
BACKGROUND: In 2018, the Chatham Rotary raised $4,000 for this project, and a Matching Grant from the Rotary Foundation for $4,000 for a donation value of $8,000 to establish a Dog Park next to the Pet Center. PROJECT OVERVIEW Pittsylvania County’s first dog park opened August 9, 2018, delighting animal lovers and wagging tails alike! … Read more
Background/History of Project: Over three years of service to the 80+ residents of the Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Project Overview: Club members fill containers with edibles, toiletries and other goods for older adults. Club Members then delivered the goodies to the residents and spent time visiting. Impact Statement: Gift baskets help residents remain cognitively … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Elba Park, in our neighboring town of Gretna is a park with ball diamonds, plenty of room for little league football practices, along with a pavilion with picnic tables, and playground equipment. But like anything else, these things need to be maintained and Chatham Rotary wanted to help. IMPACT STATEMENT Nice parks are … Read more