activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 11
- Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program Holiday Food and Gift DistributionOperates an annual program to assist needy families in Havasu during the holidays by raising funds, shopping for toys and clothing for children, wrapping presents, and delivering them along with gift certificates and Christmas dinner. In one instance, the program assisted 19 families and 50 children.
- Clock Tower Construction Public Space Beautification & Signage EnhancementConstructing a clock tower with an illuminated concrete base and internally lit clock face at the Pima Wash Bridge recreational area.
- Community Clean-up Events Community Litter and Waste CleanupsOrganizes land, water, and highway cleanup events.
- Community Health Fair Support Local Community GrantmakingDonated $2,500 to the Havasu Community Health Foundation to support discounted pricing for lab screenings at the Community Health Fair.
- Community Park DevelopmentDonated $100,000 over 10 years to the city for the development of a new park, which was officially named “Rotary Community Park.”
- Havasu Island Balloon Festival and Fair Community Festival & Event OrganizationOrganizes the Havasu Island Balloon Festival and Fair.
- Kinder Swim ProgramProvides water safety classes for kindergartners in Lake Havasu City through an ongoing partnership, offering $7,500 annually for two weeks of supervised swimming lessons as part of their school curriculum. This program has been running for over 25 years.
- Local Community Assistance Local Community GrantmakingDistributes funds to needy and deserving neighbors in Lake Havasu City.
- London Bridge Rotary Invitational Track Meet Youth Swim and Track Meet OrganizationHosts the annual London Bridge Rotary Invitational Track Meet, which has included nine participating teams.
- London Summer Study Abroad ProgramSelects Arizona scholars annually for a summer study program at the University of Westminster in London, England, covering airfare, tuition, and room. The program is funded through the City of London/London Bridge Rotary Educational Foundation (COLLBREF) and includes an orientation meeting for selected students and their parents in Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
- Youth Programs Funding Local Community GrantmakingDonated $33,600 to Lake Havasu Parks and Rec for summer and after-school care programs.
capacity building · 1
- Support for Local Charities and Organizations Local Community GrantmakingProvides financial and other support to a wide range of local charities and organizations in Lake Havasu City, including those focused on education, health, community services, and youth programs.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Enhance community infrastructure through collaborative public projects community_infrastructure_enhancementThe organization improves public recreational spaces and community environments by partnering with municipal authorities and other Rotary clubs, focusing on sustainable enhancements that serve public needs.
- Generate funds through commemorative coin sales and raffle events fundraising_through_commemorative_coin_salesThe organization raises money for local donations and programs by selling commemorative coins at public events and conducting raffle-based fundraising activities, such as the "ROC'n RZR Days" reverse raffle and raffles supporting the Adopt A Family program.
- Reduce environmental waste via organized community cleanups community_cleanup_initiativeThrough organized initiatives, the organization engages communities in cleaning land, water, and highways to reduce plastic waste, promoting environmental stewardship and local engagement.
- Support international educational opportunities for Arizona students educational_scholarship_programThe organization funds and administers scholarships for Arizona students to participate in summer study abroad programs, particularly in London, by coordinating directly with recipients and educational institutions to ensure effective use of funds and educational impact.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
Adopt-A-Family Christmas Program
Supports local families in need during the holidays by providing toys, clothing, gift certificates, and Christmas dinner through fundraising and volunteer shopping
COLLBREF Study in London Scholarship
Provides scholarships for Arizona students to participate in a summer study program in London, funded by the City of London/London Bridge Rotary Educational Foundation
Commemorative Coin Sales
Produces and sells a series of collectible coins, with proceeds supporting club charitable programs
Havasu Balloon Festival
Sponsors and organizes the annual Havasu Balloon Festival, a community event supported by local Rotarians and partners
London Bridge Rotary Invitational Track Meet
Hosts an annual track meet for youth athletes, now in its 41st year, promoting youth sports and community engagement
relationships · 20
who they work with
- 800th Anniversary Trust Funder — Financially assisted the scholarship since 1993.
- AZ West Allsports, Inc Partner — All fees for the RZR must be paid to AZ West Allsports, Inc before a clear title can be issued to the raffle winner.
- Cindy Dionne Partner — Point of contact for scholarship recipients to coordinate disbursement and answer questions
- City of Lake Havasu City Partner — Collaborating with London Bridge Rotary on the installation of The Rotary Clock at the Pima Wash Bridge recreational area.
- City of London Arizona Educational Trust, Inc. (COLAET) Partner — COLAET operated the scholarship program from its inception in 1991 until 2005.
- City of London/London Bridge Rotary Educational Foundation Partner — Funds scholarships for Arizona students to study in London.
- City of London/London Bridge Rotary Educational Foundation (COLLBREF) Funder — Funds scholarships for Arizona scholars to participate in a summer study program in London.
- Daybreakers Lions Club Partner — Committed to community service and supports the Havasu Island Balloon Festival and Fair.
- LH Memorial Walkway Funder — Largest donor for the Al Louis triple happy bucks fundraiser.
- Lake Havasu Kiwanis Partner — Committed to community service and supports the Havasu Island Balloon Festival and Fair.
- Lake Havasu London Bridge Lions Club Partner — Originated the Havasu Island Balloon Festival and Fair.
- Lake Havasu Parks and Rec Partner — Received donations for summer and after-school care programs and is a partner in the Kinder Swim program.
- Lake Havasu Rotary Club Partner — Sponsored by the London Bridge Rotary Club in 1985 as the second Rotary Club in Lake Havasu.
- Rotary Club of Needles, California Partner — Sponsored the London Bridge Club on December 10, 1969.
- Sunrise Rotary Club Partner — Sponsored by the London Bridge Rotary Club in 1990 as the third Rotary club in Lake Havasu.
- Sunrise Rotary Club of Lake Havasu City Partner — Partnering with London Bridge Rotary on the ongoing enhancement of the Pima Wash Bridge recreational area.
- The Lake Havasu Rotary Club Partner — Committed to community service and supports the Havasu Island Balloon Festival and Fair.
- The London Bridge Rotary Club Partner — Committed to community service and supports the Havasu Island Balloon Festival and Fair.
- The Sunrise Rotary Club Partner — Committed to community service and supports the Havasu Island Balloon Festival and Fair.
- University of Westminster Partner — Students attend summer study programs at the University of Westminster in London, England.