November is Rotary Foundation month! It's a good time to reflect on the great Rotary Foundation sponsored programs we support and on how each of us can contribute to make sure these programs continue.

 

The Rotary Foundation transforms your gifts into projects that change lives both close to home and around the world.  As the charitable arm of Rotary, we tap into a global network of Rotarians who invest their time, money, and expertise into our priorities, such as eradicating polio and promoting peace.  Foundation grants empower Rotarians to approach challenges such as poverty, illiteracy, and malnutrition with sustainable solutions that leave a lasting impact. Strong financial oversight, a stellar charity rating, and a unique funding model mean that we make the very most of your contribution. Give and become a part of Rotary’s life-changing work!

Thank you!  Thank you!  Thank you! The Limited Time Offer was a HUGE success.  Over the 76 days that the match ran, 195 Rotarians generously contributed in excess of $73,750 to The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund.  In the process, the contributors earned a total of 173 PHFs.  Many thanks each of you who helped support the great work that our Foundation does around the world and in our local communities. 

Our accountability and transparency have earned The Rotary Foundation 11 straight years of four-star ratings — the highest possible — from independent evaluator Charity Navigator. Ninety-one percent of Foundation funds are spent directly on programs. No high administrative costs dilute your gift. 

Close your eyes for a moment and image with me a world without hunger, without poverty, without disease, without illiteracy, and without conflict.  Seem impossible?  Perhaps not. Rotary’s International Avenue of Service exemplifies our global outreach in promoting peace and understanding, and working to provide a better life for those in need or faced with unexpected misfortune.