Service Projects

K-12 education in the U.S. is truly in a state of crisis. Globally, among the 38 countries in the OECD, the US ranks 13th in reading, 18th in science, and an egregious 37th in math. Michigan is in the bottom 14% of all states, ranked 44th. This is not acceptable. To improve our ranking, there […]

Working with global partners, the Ann Arbor Rotary Club International Humanitarian Projects Committee (IHPC) made a meaningful, measurable impact throughout the 2024-2025 Rotary year, accomplishing our mission of service, sustainability, and international goodwill. IHPC invested in health access, women’s and children’s services, education, and essential infrastructure. These efforts provided direct benefit to vulnerable populations across […]

More than 200 volunteers gathered on Saturday, November 8, at Pioneer High School to pack almost 60,000 meals to help those affected by food insecurity. The three Ann Arbor Rotary Clubs, as well as the Ann Arbor community raised $20,000 for this cause. This exceeded our goals of $17,500/50,000 meals, making this the most successful […]

On Saturday, September 27, Fifteen Rotarians gathered early in the morning and took action for our local environment. As a part of the State of Michigan’s Adopt-A-Highway Program, the Rotary Club of Ann Arbor sponsors a section of I-94 between State St. and Platt Rd, and we conduct a semi-annual cleanup. This time we were […]

Pennies are on the way out. Nevertheless, our pennies can still help with polio eradication. It’s time to go through your jars, cans, and couch cushions and bring them to lunch on Wednesday. We will be set up to weigh your pennies, reward you with a “purple pinky*” and announce the results from the podium. […]

Above: Your Road Waste Warriors waged havoc on the trash strewn about I-94 between State St. and Platt Rd. From L to R (top row): Randle Kado, Downs Herold, Leo Shedden, Andrea Bastillo, and Bob Harrington. From L to R (bottom row): Don Duquette, Ed Johnson, Bonita Singal, and Dennis Burke. On Saturday, April 12, […]

Come join us for a probable glorious spring morning to help beautify the city. The Rotary Club sponsors a section of I-94 between State St. and Platt Road as part of the Michigan Department of Transportation Adopt A Highway program. On Saturday April 12, the Rotary Road Waste Warriors will meet at 9:00 AM at […]

The Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is once again partnering with Food Gatherers, Washtenaw County’s food bank and food rescue program, to alleviate child hunger. Our 21st annual food and funds drive, dubbed Rotary Fights Child Hunger, kicks off on March 3 and runs until March 14. This year, Rotary Club of Ann Arbor is […]

By Mary Avrakotos In the highlands of Guatemala, a group of Mayan midwives works tirelessly, traveling to bring essential medical care to pregnant women in small remote rural communities. The absence of infrastructure like electricity and clean water makes safe home births difficult and poses challenges to childhood health and development. Guatemala has the highest […]

On December 17, thirteen Rotarians and two spouses gathered at the Ann Arbor District Library’s Pittsfield Branch to pack hygiene kits for VA patients under the direction of Don Deatrick. This is the seventh year Don has organized this effort. The group packed 201 bags with toothbrushes, combs, a puzzle book, ChapStick, greeting cards and […]