Service Above Self
PROJECT OVERVIEW Learning after secondary school as a mature aged student allows adults to develop valuable skills to improve career prospects and expand their professional knowledge. Developing literacy and numeracy skills in adulthood also gives individuals a better ability to reach their full potential. Individual students work with tutors to set their goals which may include GED assistance, Math … Read more
Background/History of Project: The Wheelchair Foundation was founded in 2000 by by real estate developer Ken Behring, and based in Danville, California. It is a 501(c3) Foundation with a goal to provide a free wheelchair to every child, teen and adult who needs one but has no means to acquire one. Rotary Clubs world-wide partner … Read more
Overview: Chatham Rotary Club sponsors a local high school student to attend the District 7570 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Seminar (RYLA) annually. Participants will have the opportunity to hear outstanding speakers, participate in team activities, practice leadership skills and grow personally by sharing ideas and experiences with peers throughout the district.
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.
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
