Rotary is made up of three parts: at the heart of Rotary are the clubs like ours, that are supported by Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation. Through the collaboration of these three entities, we support local and international causes.
Our club brings together dedicated individuals to exchange ideas, build relationships, and take action.
Rotary International supports ours and other clubs worldwide by coordinating global programs, campaigns, and initiatives.
The Rotary Foundation uses generous donations to fund projects by Rotarians and our partners in communities around the world. As a nonprofit, all of the Foundation’s funding comes from voluntary contributions made by Rotarians and friends who share our vision of a better world.
These are the charities the Rotary Club of North Raleigh supports directly.
Business Address 3231 Atlantic Ave. Raleigh NC 27604 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (919) 872-4884work
Website: http://www.ocscouts.org/ Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc.Contact: Sharon Connor Business Address 400 Flemington Drive PO Box 127 Lake Waccamaw NC 28450 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (910) 646-3083workBusiness Fax: (910) 646-4934workfaxBusiness Email: sharon.connor@bghnc.orgINTERNET
Website: http://www.boysandgirlshomes.org/About This Charity
Mission
Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina, Inc. is dedicated to providing a comprehensive array of residential and community-based services to meet the needs of vulnerable children by addressing their physical, emotional, social, educational and spiritual development.
Vision
To be a leading human services provider, addressing the ever-changing needs of children and families, led by people of excellence and compassion.
Rotary Commitment
B&GH and Rotary
In 1966, 16 boys moved into the brand new Rotary cottage, which was generously funded by Rotarians across the state. With the capacity now at 9, the residents are able to build closer, family-like relationships with staff.
Each year, hundreds of Rotarians visit campus on “Rotary Day” – traditionally held on the Sunday following Super Bowl Sunday. They attend a morning worship service with all B&GH residents, followed by lunch in the Fellowship and dessert in the Rotary Cottage.
How We Give
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh is proud to be a financial supporter of the Boys and Girls Homes of NC. Each year, we allocate funds that are critical to their successful operations.
Bridges to SuccessContact: Stephanie Lake About This Charity
Bridges to Success will benefit adult students returning to school to earn their GED. Students will attend Wake Technical College on a dual path for their GED and a certificate in a marketable skill such as medical technology or welding.
The program involves two primary purposes. The first is an intensive program to teach recipients to be successful students. The second is a small scholarship ($100-150) to be granted for the certification program. Total commitment from the Rotary Club of North Raleigh is $25,000.
Cedar Hills ParkRaleigh Parks and Recreation Business Address 5600 Sweetbriar Street Raleigh NC 27609 United Stateswork
Website: https://www.raleighnc.gov/About This Charity
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh is proud to sponsor Cedar Hills Park. The park boasts 38.5 acres and is home to one of Raleigh’s two disk golf courses.
Additionally, the park has a picnic shelter, a softball field, playgrounds for kids ages 2 – 12, 2 basketball courts, 4 tennis courts. In April 2014, the Rotary Club paved the path to the shelter and planted trees and shrubs.
Rotary Commitment
Through the years at Rotary Park:
How We Give
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh sponsors Cedar Hills Park (Rotary Park) through community work efforts to keep the park clean, updated and safe.
Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust (CART)Run by RotariansContact: Bill Shillito Business Address 1985 Tate Blvd. SE Suite 43 Hickory NC 28602 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (828) 320-6410workBusiness Email: execdir@cartfund.orgINTERNETWebsite: http://www.cartfund.org/About This Charity
The CART Fund provides funds for cutting edge research to cure Alzheimer’s disease. CART started in 1996 with Rotarians voluntarily emptying their pockets and purses of change at weekly meetings.
One hundred percent (100%) of donated funds go to cutting edge AD research as required by the by-laws. Through 2015, the Fund has awarded over $5.2 million dollars in 29 grants to recognized US research institutions. All administrative expenses of the Fund are paid from interest earned from invested contributions.
Rotary Commitment
How We Give
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh collects money at weekly meetings to send to the CART fund.
Family Support Network of Wake Co Business Address 319 Chapanoke Rd. Raleigh NC 27603 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (919) 662-5204work
Rotary Commitment
How We Give
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh organizes an annual food drive as well as providing financial support.
Guatemala Student Support GroupContact: Thomas Goehl Business Address PO Box 90 Morrisville NC 27560 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (919) 467-2650workWebsite: http://gssg-usa.org/ Business Address 1001 Blair Dr. Raleigh NC 27603 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (919) 250-0043work
Website: http://foodshuttle.org/ About This Charity
Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is an innovative hunger-relief organization serving seven counties in and around the Triangle. We believe hunger IS fixable if the community works together to do two things: create sources of healthy food in every low-income neighborhood and grow opportunities for people to provide for themselves by learning job skills or growing their own food. From BackPack Buddies to nutrition education, mobile markets to community gardens, culinary job training to urban agriculture training, we go directly to people in need and create what works to empower them. We feed. We teach. We grow…to create a hunger-free and healthy community.
Rotary Commitment
How We Give
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh, through our various fundraising efforts, collects funds to financially contribute to the Interfaith Food Shuttle.
About This Charity
Created by the North Raleigh Rotary Club as one of it’s 50th anniversary project, LaunchRALEIGH strives to develop successful entrepreneurs who have limited access to financial and business resources.
LaunchRALEIGH will provide training, mentors, microloans and networking opportunities to develop Raleigh-area entrepreneurs who have limited access to resources. Applicants are required to complete a training program prior to applying. Loans of $500 to $2500 will be repaid in 12 months at 5% interest. Once approved, recipients will be paired with a mentor.
Because repayment is required, the program is sustainable for years to come without additional funding. Total commitment from the Rotary Club of North Raleigh is $25,000.
Partners on this project include:
- Wake Tech Center for Entrepreneurship
- Wells Fargo
- Passage Home
- Solidarity Capital Group
- Carolina Small Business Development Fund
- City of Raleigh – RaleighForYou (R4U) Economic Development
About This Charity
Nourish International accomplishes its mission by serving as a platform for students to make a global impact today. The Nourish International Model has three parts:
Student Leadership Development – students gain skills in social enterprise, responsible development, and leadership to create lasting change
Ventures – students run these socially responsible businesses to raise money and help support people, planet and profits
Projects – students and partners (community-led, grassroots NGOs) establish lasting relationships centered around addressing issues related to extreme poverty. Chapters invest the earnings from their ventures and also commit small intern teams for a 6-8 week project alongside the partner organization.
About This Charity
In 2007 a group of local veterans called Triangle Real Estate & Construction Veterans (TREACV) and members from the Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake County decided to create a project for these severely wounded veterans. The mission of this project is to aid a local military service member who were severely wounded in combat, by fulfilling his/her family desire to live the American Dream of home ownership—thus the creation of Operation: Coming Home (OCH).
Rotary Commitment
How We Give
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh has provided financial support to Operation Coming Home since 2013.
Polio Plus (The Rotary Foundation)Contact: Erik Grunwald Business Address Rotary International One Rotary Center 1560 Sherman Ave. Evanston IL 60201-3698 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (866) 976-8279workWebsite: http://www.endpolio.org/take-action/polioplus30About This Charity
Polio eradication has been the top Rotary priority for 30 years and now, 80 percent of the world’s population lives in regions certified polio-free.
About This Charity
The Read & Feed concept is to combine a mobile classroom, a child friendly atmosphere, books, food, and tutors to motivate children to become confident in their academic skills so they have every opportunity to succeed in adult life.
Rotary Commitment
How We Give
The Rotary Club of North Raleigh sends members to participate as readers in the program.
Stop Hunger NowContact: Rod Brooks Business Address 615 Hillsborough St. Suite 200 Raleigh NC 27603 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (919) 839-0689workBusiness Fax: (919) 839-8971workfaxBusiness Email: info@stophungernow.orgINTERNET
Website: http://www.stophungernow.orgAbout This Charity
What We Do
We package and ship meals to feed people in need. We have engaged over millions of corporate, student, civic and faith-based volunteers to package meals. We educate thousands of people each year about hunger and inspire them to help end it. This year, we will package 45 million meals, and ship over $9 million in donated aid, mainly vitamins and medical supplies.
Total Life CenterA Resources for Seniors CompanyContact: Stella Ray Business Address Departure Drive Location – Raleigh 5124 Departure Drive Raleigh NC 27616 United StatesworkBusiness Phone: (919) 873-1870workBusiness Email: dtlc@rfsnc.orgINTERNETWebsite: http://www.totallifecenters.org/About This Charity
The Total Life Centers provide an essential alternative for families who want to keep their older relative in the community as long as possible, but may not be able to provide 24-hour care.
Rotary Commitment
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About This Charity
Mission
The Triangle Literacy Council improves the lives of adults, youth, and families by teaching basic literacy and life skills for economic and social success.
