Grants

It is time again for the Community Allocations Committee (CAC) to begin its grant review cycle for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. CAC, co-chaired by Marsha Chamberlin and Carolina Typaldos, is inviting returning members and new members alike to a kickoff meeting on Thursday, November 5th, at The Venue at 1919 South Industrial Highway, Ann Arbor. […]

The club’s 5th annual food packing event is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at 9:00 at Pioneer High School. The goal is to recruit 200 volunteers to package enough of one pot, rice and nutrition based meal packs to make 50,000 meals. The amount of food we can pack is directly related to amount of […]

I am very excited to announce that our collaborative with the University of Michigan Depression Center is officially underway! In my travels, more and more of our youth continue to face mental health challenges. What a privilege it is to be part of the Rotary movement engaged in addressing these challenges. A huge thank you […]

During the business portion of our weekly programs we have been having quizzes about the background of individual members. Quiz hosts provide clues to see who can first guess the member. September 2 – Host: President-Elect Leo Shedden  Was born in Ann Arbor  Grew up in Pennsylvania  Parents were UofM graduates  […]

The Community Action Network (CAN) is one of 14 Washtenaw County nonprofit organizations selected by the RCAA Community Allocations Committee for grant funding in 2026. The grant monies are available from the funds raised at the Golf & Entertainment Outing (GEO) held at Barton Hills Country Club in September 2025. On Wednesday, October 14th, Derrick […]

Send Hunger Packing 2026 will be Saturday, November 14 at Pioneer High School. Registration is now open. For more information and to donate visit us here.

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, six members of Washtenaw County Rotary Clubs laced up their walking shoes and made history — stepping onto the Gordie Howe International Bridge (GHIB) for its very first day open to pedestrians and cyclists. The long-anticipated multi-use path officially opened that morning, offering a rare opportunity to walk or bike […]

The Rotary EPIC Day of Service is a global, coordinated day of community service where Rotary clubs and local communities unite to make a meaningful impact. It’s a worldwide initiative where Rotary clubs synchronize efforts to address community needs, strengthen bonds, and inspire hope through hands-on service projects. This year, on May 16, 2026, under […]

On Tuesday, June 16th, RCAA hosted a celebration of the 2026 grant winners at The Venue in Ann Arbor. It was a heartfelt and festive event with a representative from each of the winning organizations presenting a brief description of their mission and intended use of the grant funds. A total of $63,000 in grant […]

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor just completed its 22nd annual Rotary Fights Child Hunger food and fund drive, supporting Food Gatherers, the largest sponsor of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) in Washtenaw County. The SFSP is a critical source of food for children and teens in the summer, replacing the free and reduced-price […]