activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 14
- Back-to-School Shopping Event Back-to-School Supply DistributionHosts an annual back-to-school shopping event to provide new clothing, shoes, and school supplies for children from struggling families, serving over 30 local school-aged children annually.
- College Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides local college scholarships, aiming to award approximately $8,000 in scholarship money.
- Community Projects Annual Community Service DrivesConducts several annual community projects including a dictionary project, USA maps project, Christmas shopping spree, and service projects at Carver Elementary School.
- Community Projects Annual Community Service DrivesConducts several annual community projects, including a dictionary project, a USA maps project, a Christmas shopping spree, and service projects at Carver Elementary School.
- Community Projects and School Support Annual Community Service DrivesConducts various community projects including a dictionary project, USA maps project, and a Christmas shopping spree. The organization also invests in school improvements, such as a $28,000 investment in Carver Elementary School for playground and facility upgrades for special needs children.
- Elementary Literacy ProgramsOperates literacy programs for elementary school students.
- Elementary Literacy Programs Early Childhood Literacy Support for Caregivers and EducatorsOperates elementary literacy programs.
- Elementary School Facility ImprovementsInvested almost $28,000 into Carver Elementary School for improvements to the playground and other facilities for special needs children.
- Food Provision for the HungryProvides food for the hungry.
- Food Provision for the HungryProvides food to individuals experiencing hunger in the community.
- Fundraising EventsHosts fundraising events, such as a ball drop fundraiser that sold over 1200 balls, with 100% of profits reinvested into the local community.
- Local College Scholarships Targeted Educational ScholarshipsProvides local college scholarships, aiming to award approximately $8,000 in scholarship money.
- Weekly Club Meetings Member Meetings and ConventionsHolds weekly club lunch meetings every Thursday.
- Youth Community Service EngagementInvolves youth in community service through two local high school Interact Clubs.
capacity building · 3
- Youth Community Service and Leadership Development Rotary Youth Leadership ProgramsEngages youth in community service through local high school Interact Clubs and sends children to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to develop leadership skills.
- Youth Leadership Development Rotary Youth Leadership ProgramsSends children to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to develop leadership skills.
- Youth Leadership Development Rotary Youth Leadership ProgramsSends children to RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) to develop leadership skills, having sent 11 children.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Community Fundraising for Local Reinvestment community_fundraisingThe organization generates resources through community fundraising events, with all proceeds being reinvested locally to support community initiatives.
- Community Fundraising for Local Reinvestment community_fundraisingThe organization generates resources through community fundraising events, with the explicit strategy of fully reinvesting these funds back into the local community.
- Leveraging Diverse Community ExpertiseThe organization achieves its goals by leveraging the diverse expertise and knowledge present within its community members.
- Personalized Service Experience personalized-service-experienceThe organization creates personal connections and meaningful service moments by facilitating one-on-one shopping experiences between Rotarians and children.
- Regular Club Meetings for Organization and Engagement regular_club_meetingsThe organization utilizes regular weekly meetings as a core mechanism to organize club activities and foster engagement among members.
- Service Above Self Guiding Principle service_above_selfThe organization operates under the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self," which guides its community efforts by emphasizing dedication and enjoyment in service.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Back to School Shopping Spree
Annual event providing clothing, shoes, and school supplies to low-income children in Yuma through JCPenney and other sponsors
Carver Elementary School Project
Facility improvement initiative for special needs children, including playground upgrades funded by BCBS of Arizona and The Rotary Foundation
Christmas Shopping Spree
Event that helps children with special living circumstances receive new clothes and gifts during the holiday season
Dateland School Backpack Program
Weekly program providing backpacks filled with food or supplies to students, organized by Rotarian Ronna Stubbs
Local College Scholarship Program
Provides financial support to students pursuing higher education, with approximately $8,000 awarded annually
Penitentiary Pint Fest
Beer tasting event at Yuma Territorial Prison featuring live music and local vendors to raise funds for community projects
RYLA Leadership Camp
Sends local youth to Rotary Youth Leadership Awards camp to develop leadership skills
relationships · 9
who they work with
- BCBS of Arizona Funder — Partnered to invest in improvements at Carver Elementary School.
- BCBS of Arizona Partner — Partnered to invest in improvements at Carver Elementary School.
- Rotary International Network — Operates under the motto "Service Above Self" of Rotary International.
- The Rotary Foundation Funder — Partnered to invest in improvements at Carver Elementary School.
- The Rotary Foundation Partner — Partnered to invest in improvements at Carver Elementary School.
- Yuma Civic Center Partner — Hosts regular club lunch meetings at its facility.
- Yuma Civic Center Partner — Hosts the Fort Yuma Rotary Club's weekly lunch meetings.
- Yuma Elks Lodge #476 Partner — Hosts weekly meetings at their location.
- Yuma High Interact Club Partner — Collaborates with the Yuma High Interact Club on service projects, such as painting USA maps at elementary schools.