Service Above Self
Project Overview: Each year two $1,000 scholarships are awarded to a deserving student from Chatham High School and one from Gretna High School to assist with the costs of college or university. The fund is managed and administered by the Community Foundation of the Dan River Region. Impact Statement: Sponsorship of a student to assist … Read more
OVERVIEW Right now, around 85 million people around the world have been made homeless by natural disaster and conflict. Aid comes in the form of ShelterBoxes and ShelterKits. Our sturdy green ShelterBoxes contain family-sized tents specially designed to withstand the elements and provide people with temporary shelter until they are able to start the process … Read more
BACKGROUND In 2016 the Chatham Rotary Club raised $4,000 for this project, and received a Matching Grant from the Rotary Foundation for $4,000. The total donation value was $8,000 PROJECT OVERVIEW Monetary donation and volunteer labor from CRC assisted with the costs of refurbishing the park. There had been no upgrades since 1998 and it … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Simpson Funeral Museum is located in historic downtown Chatham, Virginia. Bill Simpson’s purpose of opening this unique museum is to pay tribute to the honorable profession of funeral service. IMPACT STATEMENT As one visitor to the museum stated, “The amount of historic and well preserved coffins, caskets, and equipment goes beyond what anyone … Read more
Overview: The SPCA of Pittsylvania County is a volunteer foster-based animal rescue based in Chatham, VA. The organization is committed to ensuring positive outcomes for all animals while also working to reduce the overpopulation of companion animals. This organization is a yearly recipient of a portion of Chatham Rotary Club’s annual donation fund.
PROJECT OVERVIEW Trunk or Treat is monumental in size in Pittsylvania County. Sponsored by the Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Department, people deck out their trunks with Halloween decorations and let their kids meander from car to car, collecting candy at each stop. IMPACT STATEMENT Kids love Halloween…and their parents love safety for their kids. And so … Read more
Background/History of Project: In 2013 Woody Saddler (PDG) of Rotary District 7570 started raising money for two containers of wheelchairs to go to the southern Caribbean. Since that time, the Chatham Rotary Club has partnered with the District to send a financial contribution each year. Besides that contribution, occasionally a member will volunteer to go and participate in giving … Read more
OVERVIEW The Y is a leading nonprofit organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y offers programs, services and initiatives focused on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, according to the unique needs of our community. As a charitable, volunteer-driven, community-based organization, the Danville Family YMCA derives its strength from its community … Read more
Overview: Young Life reaches out to middle school, high school and college-aged kids in all 50 of the United States as well as more than 90 countries around the world. There is no one type of person involved in Young Life – it’s for everyone!
