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Community Service – Making a Lasting Local Impact

Community Service is one of Rotary's Five Avenues of Service, and it's at the heart of everything we do here at the Rotary Club of Elk Grove. Our mission through Community Service is simple yet powerful:
To make Elk Grove a better place to live for everyone.

This avenue of service focuses on improving the quality of life within our local community, often by supporting those who need it most—youth, seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families facing challenges. Whether raising funds, giving our time, or recognizing local leaders, our club takes pride in being a source of hope and action.

The Community Service Chair oversees our hands-on efforts and helps allocate funds raised throughout the year to support impactful causes. Each initiative reflects our commitment to Service Above Self and showcases the heart of our club.

Projects That Make a Difference

Here are just a few of the many ways we serve our community:

  • Walt Davis Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament – Annual fundraiser supporting local youth

  • Bartholomew Sports Park Grand Opening – Community celebration and Rotary support

  • Check & Change – Delivered 9-volt batteries to 1,800 homes; provided lunch for residents

  • Dictionary Project – 700 dictionaries distributed to third graders in EGUSD

  • Elk Grove & Galt FFA – Support for youth in agriculture and leadership

  • Elk Grove Community Foundation – Scholarships awarded to Elk Grove High School students

  • Elk Grove Citizen of the Year – Honoring impactful community members

  • Elk Grove Senior Center – Support and collaboration with senior programs

  • Elk Grove Wrestling Team – Sponsored youth sports development

  • Group Study Exchange – Leadership exchange with Rotary clubs abroad

  • Independence Day Parade – Rotary participation in a community celebration

  • Jesse Baker Christmas Party – Holiday gifts for students with special needs

  • Jump Rope Project – Promoting health and fun among local youth

  • Kohl's Child Spree – School shopping event for children in need

  • Pleasant Grove Interact Club – Mentorship and support for student-led service

  • Project RIDE – Therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with disabilities

  • Project RIDE Annual Crab Feed – Volunteer support for one of the biggest fundraisers

  • Relay for Life – Hosting lunch for cancer awareness participants

  • Rotarians at Work Day – Volunteering at Elk Grove Food Bank

  • Rotary Speech Contest – Encouraging youth voice and public speaking

  • Rotary Youth Exchange – Sponsoring cultural exchange and global understanding

  • Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) – Sending students to leadership camp

  • Veterans Day Parade – Honoring veterans with a warm Rotary welcome and hot lunch

💬 What Our Members Say

“Seeing a young student light up after receiving their first dictionary or watching families smile at the food bank—that’s what Rotary is all about.”
— Steve Jones, Club President

“Community Service lets us give back to the place we call home. Every project is an opportunity to create connection and kindness.”
— Elliot Mulberg, President-Elect

🤝 Ready to Get Involved?

We meet every Wednesday at 12:00 PM for lunch—you're invited!
We'd love to connect with you whether you want to volunteer, donate, or learn more.

📬 Contact Us: contact@elkgroverotary.org
🌐 Visit Us Online: www.elkgroverotary.org



Some fun pictures from various Community Service Projects (more pictures available in our photo album):

July 2017 - KOHL'S SHOPPING SPREE

 

July 2017:  HOT DOG TRAILER FOR STRAUSS FESTIVAL

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for PATH
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PATH House clean up projectImage

Dictionary Project 
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Garden Project
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Breakfast with Santa 
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