The Rotary Club of Des Moines feels a strong and unified sense of purpose, which is demonstrated through commitment to our community. The following are central themes describing the Club's mission:
1) Provide Service to Community:
a. Youth: Programs , Scholarships, and Projects which benefit kids in our community (Examples: Homeless Youth District 5030, After School Program)
b. Seniors: Programs, Grants, and Projects such as the Elderwatch Program, which benefit the elderly in our community
c. Education: Partnering with Highline School District and Highline Community College to provide Grants, Scholarships, and support for our Students and Schools (Examples: Dollars for Scholars, HCC College Foundation, Dictionary Program)
d. Recreation: Projects and Grants to provide or improve recreational opportunities within our community (Examples: Des Moines Parks and Recreation Grants, Beach Park Clean Up)
2) Community Betterment:
A key mission for the Rotary Club of Des Moines is identifying and creating opportunities to invest in the overall quality of life for our community. There are several facets to this, including:
a. Building better communities and neighborhoods
b. Teamwork and collaboration
c. Physical improvements (Facilities, landscaping, art, etc)d. Providing opportunities for growth:
i. Economic
ii. Educational
3) Housing
4) Balanced Quality of Life
5) Holistic approach
6) Neighborhood Outreach
Educational Service
Educational Service provides opportunities to assist young people in growing into mature and productive members of the community. The following are examples of projects and programs that our club has been involved with:
Dollars For Scholars
Athletic Scholarships for secondary students in the Highline Schools
Highline Community College Foundation
Elementary School Dictionary Program
Highline Schools For Excellence
Pacific Middle School After School Program
Cle Gunsel Foundation/Outbound Exchange Student Program
Phil Swansberg Essay Contest at Pacific Middle School
Community Service
The following is a sample of the Rotary Club of Des Moines local projects and support, demonstrating the depth and breadth of our commitment to enrich our community and people's lives:
DesMoines Parks and Recreation Support
LocalWater Project/Beach Park Clean Up
Fireworks Over Des Moines
Rotary First Harvest
Des Moines Food Bank Backpack Program
Roto-Mow Community Outreach
Rotary Work Day
After School Program at Pacific Middle School
Elder Watch Program
Pacific Middle School Speaker Bureau
International Projects
The following is a sample of the Rotary Club of Des Moines international projects from the last year, demonstrating our strong and sincere commitment to enrich the lives of people across the globe.
Micro Credit Loans
Purchase of Shelter Boxes
Purchase of Life Straw
South Africa College Scholarship
Solar Power H2O Project
Biosand H2O Project
Nepal Wheelchair Project
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