Service Projects

We are excited to announce that on November 10, the STRIVE committee started with the first hands-on workshop at Pathways. During the summer we gathered feedback, data, and insights from all the different stakeholders and it became apparent that there are more effective ways to cater to the needs of the students we aim to […]

Do you remember the World War I marching song, “Pack up your troubles in your old kit-bag; And smile, smile, smile”?  You have an opportunity to donate to a veteran’s kit-bag!  Our Veterans Initiative Committee is collecting Chap Stick, Kleenex packets and small Pocket Combs for veterans at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. The […]

Our Community Service Assessments (which are due at the end of next month) provide much of the funds for the grants that Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is able to make to local-area non-profits engaged in the RCAA goal of helping kids succeed.  One of this year’s grantees, the Student Advocacy Center of Michigan, has recently released […]

The environment is a significant area of focus for Rotarians across the globe.  Admirable efforts are underway to address environmental issues with education, policy, and through the support of activities that improve sustainability and create a synchronicity between our communities and the environment. In the spirit of this Rotary focus and supporting these goals, the […]

We need volunteers for the 7th Annual Veteran Hiring Event on Saturday November 13, Concordia University, 9:30 AM-12:00 PM. This event is hosted by Hire MI Vet. Volunteers are needed to be: 1) Welcoming Ambassadors to direct all attendees where to go when entering the building -veterans, employers & volunteers. 2) Ambassadors (6 needed) that match Veterans […]

    Rotary Road Waste Warriors were once again smiled upon by Señor sol for the State of Michigan Adopt-A-Highway fall trash pick up. Pictured above are members of the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor and UM Rotaractors who joined forces on Saturday, October 2, to attack highway blight on I-94. The road waste warriors, […]

Thank you to all who came to participate in the RCAA River Cleanup at Argo Park on Sunday, September 26th to celebrate World Rivers Day.  It was wonderful to work with you and I am looking forward to this becoming an annual (if not 2x a year) event.  I also want to thank those of […]

Pints for Polio, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor When: October 18-24, 2021, and a special happy hour for RCAA on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2-4 p.m. Where: Ashley’s Restaurant, Ann Arbor, Michigan in cooperation with Dragonmead Brewery in Warren. Ashley’s will donate $1 per pour or flight of Dragonmead sold during Oct. 18-24. Each dollar will […]

The Rotary Road Waste Warriors struck again on October 2nd! More details and photos from the event are coming soon, but for now enjoy this group photo.    

CELEBRATE WORLD RIVERS CLEAN UP DAY HURON RIVER CLEAN UP SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 3 PM- 4 PM ARGO PARK **ORIGINAL TIME OF 9-10AM ON SATURDAY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 3-4PM ON SATURDAY DUE TO RAIN**   In celebration of World Rivers Clean Up Day, Rotarians will be cleaning up Argo Park and its surrounding trails […]