The Rotary Foundation is one of the primary tools for Rotarians to achieve peace in our world. The support we give to The Rotary Foundation provides grants that improve health, well-being, environment, and peacebuilding through humanitarian service across the globe. The Changemakers Diabetes Support Project with Family Health La Clinica is our own example of The Rotary Foundation at work.

We qualified for a District Grant because of our personal giving. That made it possible to nearly double the amount we raised using donations from District 6250 Rotarians.

As we begin a new Rotary year, please consider making your commitment to supporting The Rotary Foundation’s Annual Fund. Your support will be combined with that of over 1.3 million Rotarians around the world to achieve this year’s goal of $500 million. That total includes funding for District Grants, Global Grants, Polio Eradication, Disaster Response Grants, and much more.

Giving is easiest by going online and donating when you sign in at My Rotary.org. If you would like to budget your giving, Rotary Direct allows you to designate the amount, frequency, and use of your donations. I like to give monthly. It brings a smile with each credit card statement!

If you have questions about supporting Our Rotary Foundation, I would be happy to walk you through the options that align with your goals for supporting Rotary. OUR donations to support the work of Rotarians around the world bring hope for a brighter future to people and communities around the world.

Dwight Heaney

Changemakers Club Rotary Foundation Chair