The mission of The Rotary Foundation is to enable Rotarians to advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through the improvement of health, the support of education, and the alleviation of poverty.

The Rotary Foundation helps fund our humanitarian activities, from local service projects to global initiatives. Your club or district can apply for grants from the Foundation to invest in projects and provide scholarships. The Foundation also leads the charge on worldwide Rotary campaigns such as eradicating polio and promoting peace. Rotarians and friends of Rotary support the Foundation’s work through voluntary contributions.

How does it get its money?

Through the SHARE system, contributions to The Rotary Foundation are transformed into grants that fund local and international humanitarian projects, scholarships, and activities, such as vocational training teams. At the end of every Rotary year, contributions directed to the Annual Fund-SHARE from all Rotary clubs in the district are divided between the World Fund and the District Designated Fund, or DDF.

At the end of three years, your district can use the DDF to pay for Foundation, club, and district projects that your club and others in the district choose. Districts may use up to half of their DDF to fund district grants. The remaining DDF may be used for global grants or donated to PolioPlus, the Rotary Peace Centers, or another district.

All Annual Fund contributions count toward the following recognition opportunities:

Abby Walker from the Community Relations Department of Memorial Spring Branch Independent School District was our featured speaker last week. Our club has been a "Good Neighbor" with SBISD for the last 7 years.  The more Good Neighbors, the better the quality of education for our kids.

 

Ways to participate as a Good Neighbor with Spring Branch Independent School District:

1.  Host and Assembly

2.  Support a District Initiative

3.  Provide Career Exposure
4.  Serve as a Guest Speaker
5.  Sponsor a Community Relations Project
6.  Develop Incentive Programs
7.  Sponsor a District Program
8.  Provide Networking Opportunities
9.  Support District Events
10. Mentor a Student
For more information, contact:  Abby Walker, Coordinator for Strategic Partnerships & Volunteer Programs, 713-251-2289, abigail.walker@springbranchisd.com