Service Above Self
Background/History of Project: Over three years of service to the 80+ residents of the Chatham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Project Overview: Club members filled baskets with edibles, toiletries and other goods for older adults. Club Members then delivered the baskets to the residents and spent time visiting. Impact Statement: Gift baskets help residents remain cognitively … Read more
Background/History of Project: Promoting community involvement and fundraising, the Chatham Rotary Club has sponsored this project for 4+ years. Project Overview: As part of the Hometown Heroes July 4th celebration for 2025, the Chatham Rotary Club presents the Field of Honor. Located in a field beside the Old Dominion Agricultural Center (ODAC) the display features … 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: 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: 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
Project Overview: The Northern Pittsylvania County Food Center serves Pittsylvania County from Tightsqueeze to the Campbell County line. The distribution focuses on low and fixed income families in northern Pittsylvania County by delivering monthly food boxes. The club has financially supported the Food Center as one of our primary yearly donation organizations. Several members also … 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