Service Above Self
PROJECT OVERVIEW This program is designed to provide children from low-income households with nutritious kid friendly groceries for the weekend when free school lunches and breakfasts are not provided. Currently, 16.5% of students in Pittsylvania County are “Food Insecure.” IMPACT STATEMENT: While we decide what groceries to buy for the weekend, or what restaurant to … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Around 1995, a local group of Chatham runners decided to host their own road race after attending a Lynchburg, Virginia, running event. Their enthusiasm started the Chatham 5K Race. The charity race has always supported those who support others. The Chatham Fire Department, the Chatham Rescue Squad, and other local Chatham and Pittsylvania … Read more
OVERVIEW In 1992, Chatham Rotary donated $27,000 for the purchase and installation of 17 new vintage streetlights in and around Main Street in Chatham. This was a large project to support Chatham’s downtown renovations. Walk through the town today, and you will still be guided by the beautiful lighting along the way.
OVERVIEW Competition Alley is the last street left from when the town of Chatham was — from 1807 until about 1852 — known as Competition. Located between Simpson Funeral Museum and Pittsylvania County Community Action on Main Street, it connects Main and Carter streets in Chatham. Chatham First, a local group, raised more than $100,000 … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Danita’s Children serves to rescue, love, and care for orphans and impoverished children in Haiti, meeting their needs physically, emotionally, educationally, and spiritually. The vision of Danita’s Children is to provide education, nutrition, medical and dental care, and love to the children and families we serve. We believe through our teachers, mentors, and … Read more
BACKGROUND: In 2018, the Chatham Rotary raised $4,000 for this project, and a Matching Grant from the Rotary Foundation for $4,000 for a donation value of $8,000 to establish a Dog Park next to the Pet Center. PROJECT OVERVIEW Pittsylvania County’s first dog park opened August 9, 2018, delighting animal lovers and wagging tails alike! … Read more
PROJECT OVERVIEW Elba Park, in our neighboring town of Gretna is a park with ball diamonds, plenty of room for little league football practices, along with a pavilion with picnic tables, and playground equipment. But like anything else, these things need to be maintained and Chatham Rotary wanted to help. IMPACT STATEMENT Nice parks are … Read more
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 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
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