Service Above Self
OVERVIEW This was a collaboration between Chatham First, Rotary and other civic groups to beautify the corner of Main Street and Depot Street in Chatham. In keeping with another of our projects to enhance our community (Lighting on Main), we donated funding for the beautiful lamp-post lighting at Giles Corner. The site formerly held an … Read more
Project Overview: Whether it’s trained disaster response teams, construction projects, regional distribution or blessing buckets, God’s Pit Crew stands with communities to provide the needs of people that have been impacted by disaster. The Chatham Rotary Club is proud to stand with God’s Pit Crew and support an organization that provides rapid response to communities … Read more
Background: God’s Storehouse works throughout the Danville and Pittsylvania County communities to collect food, distribute food resources to those in need, promote nutrition, and connect customers to local resources. The club supports monthly evening food distributions designed for working families who can’t get into Danville when God’s Storehouse is open. This partnership program was started … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Gretna, VA holds a Strawberries and Wine Festival each year, to help raise money for town projects through the Merchants Association. Music, strawberries and wine…(and more) are plentiful. What more could you want on a beautiful spring day? IMPACT STATEMENT Gretna is just a hop and skip (about 10 miles) from Chatham, … Read more
Project Overview: The Chatham Rotary Club has raised $13,138 through the Club, District and Community Grants to improve the Harris Field Playground in Chatham VA. Harris Field is a high use outdoor sports complex that includes two little league baseball fields, a walking trail, pickle ball courts, bathrooms, concessions, paved parking and the playground. The … Read more
Background/History of Project: Our club has had multiple years of partnering annually with Social Services to provide gifts for families in the Foster Care program. Project Overview: Member donations provide gifts for families participating in the Foster Care program. The Foster Care program assures that children from participating Foster families receive a gift. Impact Statement: … Read more
Background/History of Project: Third Annual Celebration, involving various community partners and multiple events to create a weekend-long celebration. Project Overview: A weekend of celebration and family fun is what this project is all about! Parades, fireworks, great food and more bring the community together to celebrate the 4th of July! Impact Statement: This event brings … Read more
Background/History of Project: Promoting community involvement and fundraising, the Hometown Heroes Honor Field has become an annual project to coincide with the community 4th of July events. Project Overview: As part of the Hometown Heroes July 4th celebration the Chatham Rotary Club presents the Honor Field. Located beside the Old Dominion Agricultural Center (ODAC) the … Read more
Background/History of Project: Interact programs help younger leaders build leadership skills, expand education and learn the value of service. Interact clubs bring together young people ages 12-18 to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Project Overview: Interact clubs organize at least two projects every year, one that helps their school … Read more
OVERVIEW On March 11, 2011, a magnitude-9 earthquake shook northeastern Japan, unleashing a savage tsunami. The tsunami resulted in the second worst nuclear accident in the history of nuclear power generation – the Fukushima Nuclear Facilities. The effects of the great earthquake were felt around the world, from Norway’s fjords to Antarctica’s ice sheet. Tsunami … Read more